National
1 year ago
5 things to know about the apparent assassination attempt on Trump at one of his golf courses

Routh faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additional and more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues, and prosecutors seek an indictment from a grand jury.

2024 Illinois State Fair
Local
1 year ago
2024 Illinois State Fair saw record-breaking numbers

This year’s fair had an estimated local/regional economic impact of more than $86 million with sales tax revenue of $2.6 million. 

National
1 year ago
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

U.S. Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trump was playing noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course, roughly 400 yards away.

Local
1 year ago
September is National Safety Month: weekly tip 2

Safety is a shared responsibility, and together, we can make a significant impact.

Local
1 year ago
Shielding our Schools:  Fundraiser for life-saving ballistic shields for Riverton police set for Sept. 21 

The fundraiser aims to raise enough money to purchase two additional shields – each costing around $2,500.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Newly renovated African Asian Mammals Interpretative Area at the Henson Robinson Zoo

Currently the Silvery Langurs and Binturongs are being housed there.

Crime
1 year ago
A year after end of cash bail, early research shows impact less than many hoped or feared

Jail populations down, no change in failure to appear rate, analysis shows.

Road closed sign
Local
1 year ago
ROAD CLOSURES: 6th Street at Monroe & N. 2nd Street between Allen and Scarritt

Road is closed due to a broken water service line.

ADM
Local
1 year ago
ADM carbon sequestration project violated Safe Drinking Water Act, per EPA 

Leak in monitoring well being addressed by company, regulators.

Weekend Rundown
1 year ago
DJ Blake has a couple suggestions for what to do this weekend. Check out the Weekend Rundown!

You can always find live music, theater, community events and more on the events page at CapitolCityNow.com