The former Ladue police officer who shot a woman in 2019 after mistaking her gun for her Taser will keep working in law enforcement while her state license is on probation.
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces financial exploitation charges in Madison County after allegedly stealing over $2,000 from an elderly individual earlier this year. William C. Spicer III, 19, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 1, 2026 with two counts of unlawful financial exploitation of an elderly person and one count of theft of property over $500, each Class 3 felonies. From July 19-25, 2026, Spicer is accused of committing a series of acts to obtain control over $2,200 in U.S
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress known for performances in classic films such as On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, died on Tuesday. She was 102.Saint died of natural…
BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Chinese national to 27 months in federal prison for acting as a courier in an investment scam. Shenghan Jin, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. “A Chinese national who should have been gone in 2022 was still here in 2025, abusing our immigration system and helping fleece a Belleville man of his life savings. After Jin finishes his well-deserved prison sentence, he will be immediately
Evergreen Solutions will be paid $72,250 for the study, looking at cities of comparable size to St. Louis to see how competitive the department's pay is.
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man was sentenced Monday after shooting a locksmith in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, Donnel Trotter, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He previously pleaded guilty in July to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. The incident [...]
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is now taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Thursday. Madison County Community Development will start accepting applications Oct. 1 to select individuals who qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households for natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program
Two men face criminal charges after the kidnapping and sexual assault of a girl last week in Washington County, Missouri. Investigators say both men were undocumented immigrants.
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County directed nearly $9.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward water and sewer infrastructure projects serving communities across the county. The largest investment — $8.5 million — supports the Bethalto Interceptor, a regional sewer project benefiting several communities in the Bethalto and Wood River Township area. “Water and sewer infrastructure is expensive, and those costs eventually fall back on local taxpayers,” County
SOUTH ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding for the Village of South Roxana to purchase a cold planer attachment to support local road maintenance. “Having the right equipment available locally helps our communities take care of road needs more efficiently and make taxpayer dollars go further,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m glad to bring this funding back to South Roxana and support the Village as the
On one hand, it’s great to see a ruling like this. On the other hand, it’s not going to set any precedent, not even in its own jurisdiction. But it does push this conversation forward, judicially speaking, which means other cases reliant on ALPR tech have some new reference material to add to challenges of […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School’s National Honor Society chapter has been recognized with the Chapter of Distinction Award for its commitment to leadership, service, character and meaningful impact within the school and community. The Edwardsville High School NHS chapter represents a select group of students who have demonstrated excellence inside and outside the classroom. Under the sponsorship of Dr. Amanda Shoemaker, the chapter has developed a strong culture of service, leadership
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