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While there hasn’t been a case reported in the state, the Missouri Department of Agriculture is asking livestock owners and the public to be on alert for signs and symptoms of the New World Screwworm.

You may soon be helping to pay for a million-dollar demo job. Some contractors say it should not cost you anything.

St. Louis is expected to become the home of America’s next-generation fighter jet.

ALTON – An Alton woman is among two people charged in Madison County with battering a pregnant victim. Nyanna M. Burnett, 18, of Alton, and Kameron N. Graham, 27, of Saint Ann, Mo., were both charged on June 17, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (both Class 3 felonies) and mob action (both Class 4 felonies). Graham faces additional charges, including a Class 4 felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On

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EDWARDSVILLE — Strong leadership helps build stronger courts. Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae, Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore and Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson completed the Certified Court Manager (CCM) program, earning nationally recognized credentials through the Illinois Judicial College and the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management. The three received their Certified Court Manager credentials during a graduation ceremony

Many travel Route 66 for a taste of history. Well, you can literally do just that at one St. Louis landmark – Crown Candy Kitchen. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. And enjoy a big taste of history.

Several U.S. states are pushing to ban young people from social media entirely. This marks the latest wave of censorship bills masquerading as “children’s online safety” measures, with states like Massachusetts, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and EFF’s home state of California leading the charge. Just a few years ago, lawmakers supporting age-gating laws insisted their efforts were narrowly targeted at limiting young […]

EAST ALTON – An East Alton man faces his latest criminal charges in Madison County after an alleged domestic battery and failure to register as a violent offender against youth. 32-year-old Kevan K. Vann, with a listed address in the 300 block of Ohio Street in East Alton, was charged on June 22, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of failure to register as a violent offender against youth and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On June 18, 2026, Vann allegedly failed to register

BETHALTO/EDWARDSVILLE - A Bethalto woman was sentenced Monday, June 29, 2026, to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor boy, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced in Edwardsville. Amy L. Bryant, 44, admitted to having a sexual relationship with the boy between Oct. 1, 2023, and April 15, 2025, according to the announcement. The boy was 14 when the relationship began and was an acquaintance of Bryant’s family. In addition to the prison

ALTON - Bluff City Grill will host its beloved July 3 party with great views of the Alton fireworks. From 4–11 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, community members are invited to Bluff City Grill to enjoy food and drink specials, live music, a bags tournament and a top-notch view of the fireworks at 9 p.m. Manager Jimmy McGibany can’t wait to welcome the community out for an unforgettable holiday at an Alton staple. “It’s basically a big family atmosphere as far as

If circumstances of the shooting are revealed, it will likely be through the criminal case of girl's father, who is charged with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.