Illinois law enforcement achieves near universal compliance in inaugural SAFE-T Act training verification cycle
By Tribune Staff • The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) today announced near universal compliance among active-duty law enforcement officers in the state’s first verification group in the training verification process as mandated by the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act. The high achievement rate for the “A-G” last name group,…
Read MoreTriad High School second semester honor roll, high honor roll
Second semester honor roll “Alford, Merik” “Alldredge, Alyssa” “Allen, Chase” “Amaya, Maelie” “Anderson, Ava” “Askew, McKenna” “Bakay, Silas” “Baquet, Camden” “Barger III, Robert” “Barker, Kaden” “Barker, Karly” “Barnett, Samuel” “Barnett, Tyler” “Bauman, Brad” “Becker, Brock” “Benear, August” “Berisha, Lorijan” “Besse, Adam” “Biehl, Liam” “Bierman, Addison” “Biggs, Karalyn” “Blevins, Aston” “Bock, Landon” “Boehning, Heidi” “Bogue, Brodix”…
Read MoreChina resumes U.S. poultry imports, restores beef market access
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek China will purchase at least $17 billion per year of US agricultural products through 2028, in addition to the soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025, according to the White House. The announcement follows President Donald Trump’s May 14-15 visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According…
Read MoreTriad Middle School 4Q Honor Roll for 2025-2026
Sixth Grade Alldredge, Brody Steven Allison, Drew Edward Amburgey, Layla Meredith Anderson, Asher James Anderson, Isabella Kate Anderson, Kynlee Layne Baka, Rylee Anne Baker, Hailey Addison Baldus, Keegan Storm Bancroft, Leonard Roxas Baquet, Madelyn Dominica Barackman, Garrett Watson Barton, Alexis Jewel Barton, McKenna Kylie Basciano, Lance Christopher Batson, Easton Paul Beaty-Zinda, Tiegan Arlene Becker, Andrew…
Read MoreState lawmakers approve bill to regulate e-bikes, scooters
By Ben Szalinski • Owners of electric bikes, scooters and other modes of transportation could soon be subject to new regulations under a bill moving forward in the Statehouse. Senate Bill 3336 would establish regulations on “micromobility” transportation such as e-bikes and e-scooters that include age requirements, speed limits and rules on where they can be…
Read MoreIllinois State Police announce results of violent crime suppression detail in Metro East
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on May 13 and 14, 2026, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders…
Read MoreAmeren reminds customers to use caution with ladders, lifts near power lines this spring
By Tribune Staff • Look up to identify all overhead power lines before beginning any project As spring projects get underway, Ameren is reminding customers to take extra precautions when using ladders, scissor lifts or other equipment near overhead power lines. Each year in the United States, ladder related incidents lead to more than 100 fatalities…
Read MoreTroy City Council tables three proposals until next month
By Charles Bolinger Editor • A bevy of commission meetings took place between the April 6 Troy City Council meeting and the next one that took place on April 20. Mayor David Nonn was absent on April 20, so Councilman Nathan Henderson substituted for him as Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilwoman Debbie Knoll was also absent. …
Read MoreTriad Middle School’s Q3 Honor Roll 2025-2026
Sixth Grade Brody Steven Alldredge Drew Edward Allison Layla Meredith Amburgey Asher James Anderson Isabella Kate Anderson Rylee Anne Baka Hailey Addison Baker Keegan Storm Baldus Leonard Roxas Bancroft Garrett Watson Barackman Alexis Jewel Barton McKenna Kylie Barton Easton Paul Batson Tiegan Arlene Beaty-Zinda Andrew Ryan Becker Kendall Nichole Becker Alexandra Elizabeth Benear Harper Lynn…
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