Downstate Power Shock: Summer Bills Set To Spike Again
Ameren warns MISO capacity prices and booming data‑center demand could push supply costs higher when seasonal rates reset on June 1, raising summer bills in central and southern Illinois.
Mystery Sirens Jolt St. Louis As Skies Stay Clear
Tornado sirens blared across St. Louis on Monday afternoon even though the National Weather Service had posted no active watches or warnings, leaving neighbors confused. City officials point people to NotifySTL and the NWS for official updates.
Granite City Rail Horror: Mom Sues Norfolk Southern After Teen Loses Both Legs
A Granite City mother sued Norfolk Southern after her daughter lost both legs in a 2024 rail‑yard accident. The complaint alleges the yard lacks fences and closed crossings forced residents to cut through tracks.
Feds Drop $280 Million Lifeline On Missouri Hospitals After COVID Crunch
Rep. Jason Smith celebrated a $280 million FEMA Public Assistance package to reimburse Missouri hospitals for COVID‑19 costs, naming Sikeston and Cape Girardeau facilities. The awards aim to ease pandemic-era strains on rural providers.












