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New ‘State of the Air’ report shows continued struggles for St. Louis Region as air quality forecasting season nears

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Despite long-term progress, latest national report ranks metro area among top U.S. cities for ozone pollution ST. LOUIS, MO—As daily air quality forecasting resumes for the 2026 season on May 1, the American Lung Association’s newly released “State of the Air” report reveals that, even after decades of efforts to clean up air pollution, millions…

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Weekend lane closures on eastbound I-64 in St. Clair County

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CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced April 30 that eastbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in St. Clair County for pavement work. The lane closures will occur on the following weekends, weather permitting: May 1-4 Beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, May 1, eastbound traffic…

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Highland Cemetery to get its first columbarium

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By Brittany Blackwell Reporter • Highland is acquiring its first columbarium at the city cemetery, providing families with another option to preserve the memory of their loved ones.  Highland Parks Director Brad Koehnemann said the project is intended to give residents a more affordable choice while also conserving cemetery space. Koehnemann, who manages the cemetery,…

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Troy City Council tables partnership with King Engineering to evaluate sewers, eliminate inflow, infiltration

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By Charles Bolinger Editor • King Engineering and Construction, PLLC evaluated Troy’s sanitary sewer system for 2026. The 2026 sanitary sewer evaluation study (SSES) is meant to build upon previous studies. In 2024 and 2025, the SSES efforts identified manholes as the most significant and consistent contributors of inflow and infiltration (I&I). Partnering with Public…

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Triad High School’s first female principal prepares for retirement

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Kelli Barbour’s final day at THS will be June 30 By Charles Bolinger Editor • Surrounded by momentos, photos, plants, and of course, a knight, Kelli Barbour’s office is inviting and comfortable, not stark and spartan like some administrator offices of yore. While Barbour has been a Triad High School employee since 1994, she has…

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State Rep. Kevin Schmidt says cutting funds to local municipalities, counties poor idea

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By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD, IL—State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor J.B. Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23% for FY27. Schmidt warns that the move could shift the burden onto local taxpayers and force communities to make difficult financial decisions.…

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First Fridays return to Troy with four exciting events in 2026

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By Tribune Staff • The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated First Fridays event series in Downtown Troy. This community favorite brings together live music, themed experiences, local shopping, food trucks and vibrant street activity from 5 to 9 p.m. on select Fridays throughout the summer…

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St. Clair County tax preparer pleads guilty to filing hundreds of false tax returns resulting in over $600,000 in loss, will remain in custody pending sentencing

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BENTON, Ill. – A tax return preparer who worked in St. Clair County appeared in district court to plead guilty to federal charges for making intentional false statements on tax return forms to defraud the Government. Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of false statements on tax return, one count of wire…

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