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Love Story: Alton Couple Celebrates Marriage and Teamwork

2 hours 19 minutes ago
ALTON - Aaron Wilson is sharing a personal love story with the community about his wife, Lauren Wilson. Lauren is the Alton City Clerk. Aaron Wilson describes their marriage and what he says sustains their relationship. Wilson said he and Lauren Wilson were married on June 6, 2015, in Alton. He described their relationship as being built on “teamwork and consistently covering each other’s blind spots.” In a shared memory, Wilson wrote to his spouse, “You care deeply

Edwardsville High Schooler Receives National Art Recognition

2 hours 24 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School student has received national recognition for her art. Zara, a senior at EHS, has been working for years to compile her portfolio as she applies to fine arts college programs. Her self-portrait, titled “Her and Her Shadow,” received a Scholastic Gold Key, a major accomplishment that encourages the young artist to continue creating. “I was so excited and proud of myself, especially for the Gold Key, because it's a huge achievement

MoDOT plans open house on New Halls Ferry project

2 hours 29 minutes ago
Staff and consultants with the Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public open house meeting for its New Halls Ferry Road Safety and Operational Improvements project on Feb. 25 from 4-6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the…

Alton Firefighters Extinguish Fully Engulfed SUV Blaze

2 hours 56 minutes ago
ALTON - A fully engulfed SUV fire on the Clark Bridge drew considerable attention Monday night, Feb. 9, 2026, in Alton, but thankfully, everyone in the vehicle got out safely, according to the Alton Fire Department. When the Alton Fire Department arrived at the scene on Monday, everyone in the vehicle was out of the vehicle, Capt. Michael Shewmaker said. Capt. Shewmaker said the vehicle was “fully engulfed” when firefighters arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and

LC's Cooper Earns ICCTA Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Nomination  

3 hours 24 minutes ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s long-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Jackie Cooper has been chosen by her peers to receive the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award nomination. The nomination, which was announced during January’s in-service week leading up to the start of the spring semester, recognizes the instructor’s high achievements. Cooper, who began her dental

Daniel Ruffin's court hearing delayed to Friday

3 hours 26 minutes ago
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- For the second time in about a week, a former Peoria High School basketball coach appeared in court on allegations he had inappropriate sexual contact with teenage girls. But a judge never heard the state's accusations that Daniel C. Ruffin engaged in sexual activity with a teenage girl. That's because prosecutors [...]
Andy Kravetz

Judge Veronica Armouti Honored with Advocacy Excellence Award

3 hours 30 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Vernoica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on January 8th in O’Fallon, Illinois. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Armouti is deeply engaged in the community. She supports local and pro bono organizations,

Peter Mandelson Invokes Press Harassment Protections To Dodge Questions About His Support Of Jeffrey Epstein

3 hours 34 minutes ago
Peter Mandelson—the former UK cabinet minister who was just sacked as Britain’s ambassador to the United States over newly revealed emails with Jeffrey Epstein—has found a novel way to avoid answering questions about why he told a convicted sex offender “your friends stay with you and love you” and urged him to “fight for early […]
Mike Masnick

Veteran Organizations Join Forces for Military Suicide Awareness Walk

3 hours 36 minutes ago
BETHALTO - Several area military veterans gathered Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Bethalto to raise awareness about veteran suicide, walking about 4 miles as part of an effort they said is aimed at honoring those who served and drawing attention to a daily death toll they want to reduce. Dustin Dixon of Lakeside Warriors of Missouri and Illinois teamed up with Brad Lafield in support of GWOT100, Nick Neidlinger of American Flag Mother Ruckers, and veterans Elliott Ferguson and Jordan Graham. Veteran