Politics
September 4, 2025

Missouri takes up Trump’s redistricting effort in Republican push to win more U.S. House seats

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to bolster Republicans’ chances of retaining control of Congress in next year’s elections.

McKeesport mayor cooks up Kids Kitchen dessert
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McKeesport mayor cooks up Kids Kitchen dessert
By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2026
Mayor Tom Maglicco taught the young chefs to make one of his favorite dishes from his Army years. It was an extra-sweet night at Christy Park United Methodist Church this week as youngsters gathered t...
Local nurse continues to help others following her unexpected death
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Local nurse continues to help others following her unexpected death
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
September 26, 2026
Kelly Feick, a longtime organ donation advocate, donated her organs to four other people. Kelly Feick spent her life taking care of people, and her death didn’t end that work. The 59-year-old McKeespo...
Monessen High School crowns homecoming king and queen
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Monessen High School crowns homecoming king and queen
September 26, 2026
Kayden Kolbeck and Emmalyn Higgins were chosen as homecoming king and queen at Monessen High School's football game Friday night. Photo by Jenn Codeluppi / Mon Valley Independent
South Allegheny High School crowns homecoming king and queen
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South Allegheny High School crowns homecoming king and queen
September 26, 2026
Skylar Cortes and Revan Sheader are South Allegheny High School’s homecoming queen and king. Photo courtesy of Laura Thomson
Phase 1 nearly done at Elizabeth Forward High School
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Phase 1 nearly done at Elizabeth Forward High School
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
September 26, 2026
Construction crews expect to hit their Oct. 9 target date for completion. Elizabeth Forward High School’s renovation is moving along as Phase 1 is expected to be completed next month. Phase 1 includes...