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COLUMBIA - At the Columbia City Council meeting this week, emergency medical personnel from Columbia and Dupo were recognized for their successful resuscitation of a patient in cardiac arrest. Columbia EMS Paramedics Jason Nonn and Brandon Layton, along with Dupo EMS Captain Melissa Schertz and EMT Shelly Acord, received the ZOLL Clinical Save Award for their coordinated efforts. ZOLL's Clinical Save Award Program celebrates the success stories of our customers who have saved a life using

Police used footprints in the snow to track down two burglary suspects earlier this week in Town and Country.

A new report from MoneyGeek finds that, on average, nearly 400 people die each year in winter weather-related crashes, highlighting the most dangerous states for drivers during the season.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens postponed the North American book tour supporting his memoir, Cat On The Road To Findout, in September due to visa issues. At the time, he had expressed hope that…

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SMITHTON - An East St. Louis woman died in a two-vehicle crash in Smithton Wednesday night, Dec. 3, 2025, authorities said. Estelle Stamps, 34, of the 600 block of South 42nd Street, was identified as the victim by the St. Clair County Coroner's Office. Illinois State Police said the crash occurred at about 10:22 p.m. Wednesday on Illinois 159 just north of Douglas Road. Stamps was pronounced deceased at the scene, the coroner's office said. Another person suffered injuries in the crash and

EDWARDSVILLE – Two New York residents face major felony charges in Madison County after bringing over 5,000 grams of cannabis into Illinois. Zachary M. Parise, 21, of Long Beach, N.Y., and Victor S. Parise, 49, of New York, N.Y., were both charged on Nov. 19, 2025 with one count each of cannabis trafficking and unlawful manufacture or delivery of cannabis (each Class X felonies). On Nov. 17, 2025, the two allegedly knowingly possessed and brought over 5,000 grams of cannabis from the

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School announced its students selected for the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Conference, scheduled for Jan. 29-31, 2026, in Peoria. The list, released Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, includes band, choir, and orchestra participants who earned spots to represent the school at the statewide event. Victoria Voumard, Edwardsville High School’s Orchestra Director and Fine Arts Department Chair, confirmed the selections and shared a group photo

A developer is proposing to build more than 150 apartments at a dilapidated retail center in Creve Coeur.

Guns N' Roses have premiered two new songs called "Atlas" and "Nothin'.""'Nothin'' and 'Atlas' find the long-running band still at the height of their powers, showcasing two different sides of…

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WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. Nearly 60% of enrollees surveyed could not cover the […]

WASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested a Virginia man Thursday morning who they say was involved in planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to the Department of Justice. FBI agents took Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, into custody “safely […]

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must rewrite the summary ballot language for an initiative petition that seeks to enshrine education as a fundamental right in the state’s constitution, a Cole County judge ruled Tuesday. The Missouri Right to Education Initiative challenged the ballot language as “deceptive and prejudicial” in August, pointing to two bullet […]

Did you know that the average American consumes over 1,000 cookies annually? Cookies are more than just sweet treats; they are often a centerpiece in social gatherings, evoking nostalgia and fostering connection. Hosting a holiday cookie exchange party is a delightful way to bring friends and family together, share cherished recipes, and create new memories. But what does it take to orchestrate such an event successfully? This guide will walk you through the essential steps to host a memorable

Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper died Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was confirmed on Cropper's Facebook page, which noted he "died peacefully in Nashville.""Steve was…

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ALTON — The Alton Police Department announced this week that Officer Bill Reed has been named Officer of the Month for October 2025 and promoted to the rank of sergeant. In October, Reed led a complex investigation involving violations of an Order of Protection. Recognizing the victim’s fear and need for additional support, Reed extended his efforts beyond the initial report. He coordinated with detectives, sought additional investigative resources, and followed the case through