A memorial grows near the intersection of Dingledine Road and Stonecroft Drive in St. Charles County, where a young woman lost her life over the weekend after being struck by Cottleville Fire Protection District vehicle.
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EDWARDSVILLE — Cross-River Crime Task Force Commander Marcos Pulido announced today that a defaced firearm that was in the possession of a convicted felon, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were all seized during a recent deployment of the task force. The countywide deployment of the unit, led by Granite City Police Capt. Adam Connor and Alton Police Captain Kurtis McCray, was conducted June 12, 2025. The deployment was conducted by approximately 40 law enforcement officers who are assigned to the Task Force. Highlights of the deployment included: • Arrest of a convicted felon who was in possession of a defaced firearm while possessing suspected drugs, which had a combined weight that was consistent with intent to distribute. • Arrest of an individual in possession of suspected methamphetamine that had a weight consistent with intent to distribute. • Arrest of an individual in possession of suspected cocaine that had a weight consistent with intent to distribute.
On the northern edge of the Ozark Mountains, Onondaga Cave is one of two known caves that encompass part of a Missouri state park that shares the same name.
Police said Brayan Medel admitted he lost control of his vehicle and struck a man's wheelchair and a van filled with children before fleeing the scene.
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College recently unveiled its 2025-2026 interactive mural by Graphic Design Alumna Grace Becker. The mural, titled “You Can Overcome Anything,” takes inspiration from medieval manuscripts. Becker said visitors can pose with both the sword and shield or team up with a partner. She said she chose a dragon because they are large, malicious and seemingly impossible to defeat. “The dragon symbolizes the great obstacles we face in life,” Becker said. “As someone on the verge of graduating, everything can seem big and scary – but if you face your fears head-on, you can overcome them.” During her time at L&C, Becker worked at The Bridge, the student newspaper, as a layout editor and graphic designer. She was also a member of the pottery club and took part in the Juried Student Art Show. She even won first place in 2024 with her piece, “Self-portrait.” “This year’s design truly
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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A person of interest was arrested by the St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) in connection to the death of a pedestrian on Highway 367 in Jennings on June 13. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Brayan Medel, 19, of O’Fallon, Illinois, with leaving the scene of an accident - [...]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate will gather behind closed doors Tuesday to hear from federal law enforcement officials about protection for lawmakers and the safety of their families, just days after a gunman said to be posing as a police officer targeted state lawmakers in Minnesota. The briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate […]
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. — A 26-year-old woman was killed in a pedestrian traffic crash near the intersection of Dingledine Road and Stonecroft Drive on June 14, 2025, shortly after 6 p.m., the St. Charles County Police Department reported. The victim, identified as Stacy M. Youngers of St. Charles, was found struck in the roadway and was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the St. Charles County Ambulance District, according to police. The vehicle involved was a staff vehicle from the Cottleville Fire Protection District, which is not a fire apparatus truck. The driver remained at the scene and has cooperated fully with the investigation, as has the fire district. The St. Charles County Police Department’s Vehicle Crash Investigations Unit is conducting a thorough and ongoing investigation into the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Zachary Koch at 636-949-3000 Ext. 8140 or via email at zkoch@sccmo.org .
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