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Tara A. Anderson, 40, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting of Phillip Armstrong outside Anderson's home.

A man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of St. Louis and Centennial Christian Church, nearly one year after his wife died when the church collapsed during the May 16 tornado.

A Granite City woman could spend the rest of her life behind bars after a Madison County jury convicted her of gunning her boyfriend down outside her home.

GODFREY - A local pastor is sharing his story in support of Vitality Women’s Clinic. Vitality Women’s Clinic is a faith-based, pro-life organization that provides free pregnancy and STI testing and ultrasounds. They do not refer for or perform abortions. They offer parenting classes and resources to pregnant individuals. In a recent episode of “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Vitality’s executive director Jackie Duty and local Pastor Steve Pace shared

An East St. Louis, Illinois, man has been charged after a woman was found dead inside her Brooklyn apartment earlier this week.

Residents near Queeny Park may have noticed a heavy emergency response presence Thursday as local agencies conducted a large-scale disaster readiness training exercise with the goal of testing emergency response during a mass fatality incident.

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, are among the celebrities recognized on the Time 100 Philanthropy list, which the magazine says highlights the “world’s most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and…

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Prosecutors say Alex Reichert, 36, made a recent post on Instagram that police said "could reasonably be perceived as threats of mass violence" toward the St. Charles School District.

ALTON - The City of Alton Parks & Recreation Department is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for its highly anticipated Summer 2026 season. Featuring a diverse range of activities from youth sports and day camps to wellness programs for adults, the city is prepared to offer residents an active and engaging summer. Youth Summer Day Camp Running from June 8 through July 17, the Summer Day Camp at Gordon Moore Park offers children entering 1st through 6th grade

BELLEVILLE – A woman from Belleville accused of injuring an Illinois State Police officer on the same day as an alleged DUI offense faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Madison County. Latoya C. Brown, 48, of Belleville, was charged on May 8, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 2 felony), resisting or obstructing a peace officer (a Class 4 felony), and driving while under the influence (a Class A misdemeanor). Brown allegedly drove a motor vehicle on I-55 at Illinois

ALTON — Effective May 14, 2026 , the public boat launch ramps at Alton Marina are officially open. As of today, the river level at Alton Marina stands at 416 feet above sea level , providing approximately 5-6 feet of water within the harbor . According to the latest forecast from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) , water levels are expected to remain steady at 416 - 417 feet for the next seven days. During this period, the public launch ramps will remain open. Vessels over

OSF HealthCare proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Innovator of the Year Awards , recognizing exceptional leaders who are transforming care delivery, advancing research, and driving operational excellence across the Ministry. This year’s honorees include Colleen Klein, Nichole Esterdahl and Tiffany Magallanes. They have each demonstrated extraordinary vision, creativity, and measurable impact in their respective areas. The awards were announced during the OSF Innovation Showcase

Missouri’s largest marijuana company is facing a second antitrust lawsuit in two weeks, this time from a Kansas City consumer who alleges Good Day Farm and more than 40 affiliated LLCs used a web of dispensary licenses to limit competition and inflate prices. Damon Frost Jr., a general contractor in Kansas City, filed the class-action […]

Paul McCartney was a guest on this week's Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, where he talked about the importance of his iconic Beatles tune “Hey Jude” in bringing folks together.“Particularly these…

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The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to reduce their risk of contracting illnesses carried by ticks, mosquitoes and bats, such as West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, Powassan virus and rabies.

ALTON – Alton officials have taken the first step toward negotiating a new city-wide trash contract. A resolution approved this week by the Alton Committee of the Whole and City Council authorizes Mayor David Goins and authorized city officials to negotiate with Republic Services to look into entering into a municipal waste contract. The resolution, presented by Alderwoman Martha Pfister, states the city “desires to provide a cost-effective, continuous municipal waste service

A Missouri bill that could reshape downtown St. Louis through major tax incentives, aimed at converting vacant office buildings into new homes and businesses, now heads to the governor's desk.

EDWARDSVILLE - To some, the National FFA Organization (FFA) may not stand out, but to Edwardsville High School seniors Brady Maher, Ellie Dungan and Kolson Bruhn, has meant a lot to their confidence and leadership skills. FFA, formerly known as the “Future Farmers of America,” is an organization for middle and high school students interested in leadership and agriculture, according to FFA’s website. Their name was officially changed from “Future Farmers of America”