All metro-east customers should have restored power by Tuesday night, Ameren says

A mother and son from the metro-east were listed in good condition Saturday, according to a family friend, after a car crash in Indiana killed the other two children in the car.

Metro-East News

Metro-east sees hottest July 22 since at least 1938

Person of interest held in Belleville double shooting, home invasion

These officers serve the public daily. At this event, they’ll serve you a free lunch, too.

Sports

Cahokia grad wins long jump title at Pan American Junior Championships

Cahokia native Ja’Mari Ward won his third major championship in the past two months Friday when he captured the long jump title at the Pan American Junior Championships at Chan Chan Stadium in Trujillo, Peru.

Malcolm Hill signs contract with Philippine basketball team

Cardinals trade longtime pitching prospect, land minor-league outfielder

Jamaica stuns Mexico 1-0 to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup final

Nation/World

The Latest: Taliban claim responsibility for Kabul bombing

The Latest: Taliban claim responsibility for early morning suicide attack in Kabul that killed 24.

Michael Phelps didn’t really race a shark on ‘Shark Week,’ and some fans feel cheated

If you have a can of Bush’s Best baked beans, you’d better check them out

A U.S. Army sergeant allegedly pledged loyalty and tried to aid ISIS

Opinion

Together we lift! Col. Lenderman aimed high for Scott and for our community

Col. Laura Lenderman, who took command of the 375th Air Mobility Wing at Scott Air Force Base in mid-2015, will hand over the reins during a change-of-command ceremony Monday.