Dali set to be refloated Monday, nearly 8 weeks after Key Bridge collapse. Here’s how
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after nine weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.
3 killed, 3 wounded in early-morning shooting in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Deputy Chief Gregory Bodker told reporters that officers arrived to find a “very chaotic scene.”
Houthi missile strikes Greek-owned oil tanker in Red Sea, U.S. says
It comes just two days after the Houthis shot down another U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone.
Census: Modest growth in St. Charles, Lincoln and Jefferson counties
MISSOURI – Far suburbs and exurbs of the St. Louis region continue to see growth, while St. Louis County and St. Louis City both continue to drop in population, according to new Census estimates released this week. Census reports modest growth in St. Charles, Lincoln and Jefferson counties from July 2022 to July 2023: St. […]
I-55 closed near Litchfield, Illinois; Vehicle with hazardous materials rolls over
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ill. – Authorities have closed down a stretch of northbound lanes on Interstate 55 near Litchfield, Illinois, after a semi-truck hauling hazardous materials overturned Saturday morning. The semi-trailer appeared to be leaking gas after the rollover crash, according to a news release from Illinois’ Mutual Aid Box Alarm Hazardous Material Response Team. “It […]
Israeli War Cabinet member says he’ll quit unless new war plan adopted
The announcement escalates a divide within Israel’s leadership.
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a U.S.-built pier into Gaza. U.S. officials say this could mean up to 150 truckloads a day will get to the besieged Palestinian territory.
Three Illinois cities will pay you thousands to move there
ILLINOIS – At least three cities in Illinois are offering to pay people thousands of dollars to move there. Under certain conditions, of course. These opportunities come as the state of Illinois has lost around 240,000 people since the turn to the 2020s, according to new Census figures released this week. It’s not necessarily a […]
Pakistani nationals studying in Kyrgyzstan asked to stay indoors after attacks
According to local media, the violence began last week following a clash between Kyrgyz people and foreigners in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
5/18: Saturday Morning
Trucks carrying desperately needed aid are rolling across a newly U.S. built pier into Gaza; Chef Salil Mehta introduces diners to Malaysian food after eatery earns Michelin star
