ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County prosecutors have charged a 54-year-old St. Louis man with first-degree robbery in connection with a holdup at a liquor store on Old Halls Ferry Road, authorities said Monday. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said May 25, 2026, that Willie Scott, of the 100 block of Chambers Road in St. Louis, was charged in the May 18 robbery of Randall's Wines and Spirits in the 11000 block of Old Halls Ferry Road. Scott is being held on a $150,000 cash-only
Regional first responders, public health agencies, and emergency management officials from Missouri and Illinois will participate in a pair of exercises this week to test their security and emergency response capabilities.
Our war on drugs began with a simple man with a simple plan. That plan was this: give the government more powers at the expense of civil rights, all under the “leadership” of soon-to-be-deposed president Richard Nixon and known drug enthusiast, Elvis Presley. While that summary is long on pithiness and short on detail, it’s […]
The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating two incidents of anti-Islamic graffiti defacing property in south St. Louis County over the weekend.
EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY - Madison County prosecutors on Friday, May 22, 2026, charged Albert Lee “Buddy” Zigler, 70, with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with the 1993 killing of Randy Gail Sperino, a case that authorities said had remained unresolved for more than three decades. The charges were announced Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Madison County Administration Building boardroom by Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine and Madison County Sheriff Jeff
On This Day, May 26, 1967...The Beatles released their classic album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band in the U.K., with the U.S. release coming days later on June 2.The…
All four men face stealing, burglary and property damage charges in St. Charles County. They also face charges in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, officials said.
GREENE COUNTY — The Greene County Historical & Genealogical Society has been awarded grant funding to develop the Porch Stories Project, a digital oral history and community memory project focused on preserving the stories, photographs, and lived experiences of people connected to Greene County. The Porch Stories Project will collect recorded interviews, community-submitted photographs, local memories, and stories from across the county. The project is designed to honor the everyday lives
If approved by voters, the city would raise the property tax rate. The funding will help pay to replace the oldest of the city's two existing fire stations.
MACKINAW, Ill. — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) paid tribute to our nation’s fallen servicemembers at the Mackinaw American Legion “Emery Whisler” Post #607 Memorial Day Observance Ceremony. Duckworth joined local leaders including Village President Josh Schmidgall, Post 607 Commander Stu Schmidgall, Post 607 Vice Commander Tom Neely as well as Veterans and servicemembers at the Mackinaw Township Cemetery to honor those who were killed in the line
MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said one person was killed and another was injured Friday afternoon, May 22, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash on Illinois 4 at Rose Road in Madison County. ISP Troop 8 responded to the scene at about 3:36 p.m. Friday after a reported fatal crash involving a truck-tractor semi-trailer and a passenger vehicle, according to preliminary information released by police. One occupant was pronounced dead, and one occupant was taken to an area hospital with injuries,
ST. LOUIS — As we move toward Memorial Day, the American Red Cross calls on people to schedule their blood or platelet donation appointments now to help medical centers stay ready and respond quickly to emergencies. Having blood products immediately available is a key part of summer safety. With millions of Americans expected to hit the road around Memorial Day and spend time boating, swimming, camping and enjoying the outdoors, the risk of traumatic accidents rises. Blood and platelets
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police said Tuesday, May 26, 2026, that a man killed after being struck by a vehicle near West Florissant Avenue and Carl Avenue in Jennings has been identified as Terrence Covington, 40, of the 5700 block of Hodiamont Avenue in Jennings. The St. Louis County Police Department said detectives with the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons and Accident Reconstruction are investigating the fatal collision, which happened at 1:44 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2026, near
ALTON - Alton Main Street proudly announces their lineup of regional musicians that have been booked to perform throughout the organization’s 2026 event season. Get ready to enjoy the sounds of live music floating through the air in historic Downtown Alton! Nine weeks of live bands have been scheduled for the Night Market on Broadway, which takes place every Thursday in June and July from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Offering a diverse mix of styles and sounds, there’s something for everyone
RALEIGH – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 41-year-old Justin D. Maloney of Raleigh, IL, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On May 20, 2026, shortly after 9 p.m., the Saline County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reference a residential burglary in progress at a residence on Chapel Road in Raleigh, IL. Upon
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