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Gunfire Reported at Alton Acres Housing Complex

14 hours 53 minutes ago
ALTON — Alton Police responded to a report of gunfire at the Alton Acres Housing Complex at 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and determined that shots had been fired, though no injured people were found at the scene, Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. “Preliminary investigation has revealed the individuals involved are acquainted, and there is no information to suggest this was a random act of violence,” Ford said. “The incident appears isolated, and there is no ongoing,

Infrastructure upgrades could hike water bills by 40% in St. Louis

15 hours 54 minutes ago
St. Louis city leaders say the city's water division faces a financial crisis due to aging infrastructure, potentially leading to significantly higher water bills for residents. This comes as the Youth and Family Center in North St. Louis is already experiencing costly consequences from the failing system after two recent water main breaks flooded portions of its building.
Taylor Harris

Valuable gold and silver coins stolen from Ferguson home

16 hours ago
Ferguson police are investigating after thousands of dollars in valuable gold and silver coins were reported stolen from a home there earlier this week. It happened just after 10 a.m. at Clark Prestโ€™s home on Roberta Avenue near South Florissant Road.
Max Diekneite

Alton City Council Gives Final Approval For Downtown Planters

17 hours 3 minutes ago
ALTON – Plans to install planters along a section of Broadway in downtown Alton are now moving forward after being delayed late last month. Alton City Council members unanimously approved a previously postponed resolution to consider an ordinance authorizing $11,814 in Food and Beverage Tax funds to purchase Earth Planter containers for Broadway in downtown Alton. With the council’s approval, 25 planters are set to be placed along Broadway from Ridge Street to Market Street