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Nation's most desirable city is in the center of Missouri, ranking says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Looking to move? For Missouri residents, the nation's alleged most desirable city isn't too far away. Real estate agent media website AgentAdvice sought to find the best city in the nation to live in right now, and analyzed 11 metrics that contributed to desirability. The metrics included home size and price, number of top-ranking schools, low crime rate, and nearby attractions.
Police seek help finding missing elderly man in Franklin County
An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.
Alpha Sigma Tau Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Honored with Three National Awards
Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024. The Beta Eta Chapter was recognized with...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses primary challenger to Cori Bush
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s editorial board has endorsed St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary against Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), the high-profile progressive who is a member of the House “Squad.” The editorial criticized Bush, arguing she and the other progressives in that group had been more effective at winning headlines…
Early Home Events Highlight SIUE Cross Country Schedule
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE men's and women's cross country Head Coach Marcus Evans announced Thursday that two home events at the SIUE Cross Country Course open the 2024 schedule. "This year we are excited to learn and prepare with a schedule that sets us up for success at the conference and NCAA level," said Evans. SIUE's season begins with the Cougar Intrasquad event (Aug. 23) where both the men's and women's races will be 4K. The SIUE Cross Country Challenge opens the regular season Aug. 30 with a women's 5K event and a men's 6K event. The rest of the...
SIUE Graduate School 2024 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students Announced
The recipients of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School’s 2024 Research Grants for Research Doctoral Students (RGRDS) awards have been selected. The RGRDS program awards grants of up to $1000 on a competitive basis to support research/projects initiated and conducted by students of the SIUE EdD program, PharmD program, DNP programs, and the co-operative PhD programs to enhance their academic progress. The purpose of this program is to support the research of doctoral students under the guidance of faculty advisors.
Alton police officer out, indicted for alleged stealing
A Madison County grand jury has indicted a local man for allegedly stealing from the union representing Alton Police. Forty-one-year-old Jeremiah Dressler is charged with one count of theft between $10,000 and $100,000, theft by deception, and three counts of wire fraud. Dressler’s accused of using the Alton Police Department...
Career Central: IRS to host direct hiring event for revenue agents
ST. LOUIS — The IRS is actively hiring all over the country for thousands of positions. It plans to hold a direct hiring event in Kansas City to fill jobs all over the state of Missouri, including 30 positions in the St. Louis office. The event is scheduled for...
Five Golfers Honored as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars
Five SIUE golfers have earned recognition as Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Anthony Ruthey, TJ Baker, Alex Eickhoff, Brady Kaufmann and Luke Ludwig have each been named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar. Ruthey becomes the Cougars' first four-time honoree. Baker is receiving the...
'Our Super Bowl, our World Series' Former Olympic Swimmer discusses experience of competing in the Olympics
Alfredo Jacobo, the Senior Vice President and Audit Director at Midwest Bankcentre in St. Louis joined KMOX to discuss competing in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia and discusses the traits he has brought from competing in Olympics to his life.
Edwardsville Tennis Center Hosts Pro Wildcard Showdown
EDWARDSVILLE - Isak Padio became the first player to advance to the semifinals of the Pro Wildcard Challenge tournament, presented by the Gori Law Firm, and is a qualifier for next week's Edwardsville Futures, presented by the EGHM Foundations, as the Wildcard Challenge began Wednesday at the Edwardsville Tennis Center.
“13 DAYS IN FERGUSON” FEATURING CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER TO AIR FRIDAY, AUG. 9 ON CBS
CBS presents 13 DAYS IN FERGUSON, a primetime special looking at the protests, riots and aftermath following the 2014 police shooting of a young Black man, airing Friday, Aug. 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
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