ALTON - The Salvation Army has officially started its Red Kettle campaign to raise money for local programs. From now until Christmas Eve, you have the opportunity to donate at the red kettles in local stores, or you can donate online . All of the money donated locally stays in Madison County to fund Salvation Army programs. Majors Sean and Cassy Grey noted the importance of helping this campaign during the holiday season so families can have year-round support. “I think we
The minimum wage for workers will increase in 19 states and 49 cities and counties next month, with the wage floor reaching $15 per hour in dozens of localities, a new report found. Though the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has not increased since 2009, many state and local governments continue to increase […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The two men who were fatally shot Wednesday night, Dec. 3, 2025, in the 12400 block of Horizon Village Drive have been identified by the St. Louis County Police Department. The St. Louis County Police identified the victims as 23-year-old Damarius Bolden of the 7200 block of Teal Avenue in St. Louis and 24-year-old Tajean Johnson of the 3200 block of Greenway Chase Drive in Florissant. Police responded at approximately 10:25 p.m. Wednesday to a ShotSpotter activation
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Warriors boys basketball team is showing great potential with three wins already recorded early in the 2025-2026 season. Granite City defeated Metro East Lutheran 58-39 on Thursday night, Dec. 4, 2025, at Granite City. Granite City goes to 3-2, and plays Union, Mo. in the Norm Stewart Shootout at Mizzou Arena in Columbia Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 2 p.m., then plays at home against Collinsville Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., then plays McCluer High in Ferguson, Mo., Dec.
Aerosmith and Yungblud have released a new version of the One More Time track “Wild Woman” featuring country star Lainey Wilson.Steven Tyler and Yungblud decided to ask Lainey to add her…
ALTON – Three Alton-area residents have been charged with possessing various stolen motorcycles in separate but similar felony cases. Lloyd A. Cook, 59, of Alton, was charged on Nov. 19, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of offenses related to motor vehicles. He was allegedly knowingly in possession of a 2007 Kawasaki ZZR600 motorcycle on Sept. 19, 2025 which he reportedly knew to be stolen. Scott A. Rector, 37, also of Alton, was charged in a similar but separate case from Nov. 19,
When it comes to lowering your risk of cancer, what you add to your plate can make a meaningful difference. Jeanna Rich, an oncology registered dietitian with OSF Cancer Support Services, says the key is nourishing the body with whole grains, colorful fruits and vegetables, fiber-rich foods and Omega-3s. As someone who works closely with cancer patients, Rich encourages people to think of food as a daily opportunity to fuel the immune system and support long-term health. Why fiber matters M
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Thursday announced new restrictions for immigrants, reducing the work authorization periods from five years to 18 months, the latest crackdown on legal immigration. The new policy follows the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard members by an Afghan national granted asylum earlier this year. The shift will not only […]
Timothy J. Leiweke allegedly conspired with the CEO of a competitor to rig the bidding for the development, management and use of an arena at the University of Texas.
Did you know that over one billion people worldwide engage in volunteer activities each year, contributing an estimated 8 billion hours of service? This sheer scale of collective effort underscores the vital role volunteers play in shaping communities and improving lives globally. International Volunteer Day (IVD), observed annually on December 5th, celebrates this spirit of selfless contribution and highlights the impact volunteers have on social development, peacebuilding, and humanitarian
December 5th has been a date marked by pivotal moments across the globe, spanning centuries and touching countless aspects of human history. One of the most impactful global events recorded on this day occurred in 1933, when the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, officially repealing the 18th Amendment and ending Prohibition. This marked a major shift in American social and legal policy, reversing the nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of
The fire occurred around 1 a.m. at the ruins of the historic Crunden Martin Warehouse facility, a 100-year-old brick complex, located near 2nd Street and Gratiot. The warehouse previously caught fire on Nov. 28.
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