Internet creator Skweezy Jibbs is conducting a 71-city theater tour for his self-released film, which was funded by a Kickstarter campaign supported by his TikTok audience.
There are multiple things this administration is incapable of doing: winning wars, curbing inflation, not acting like Nazis, wearing shoes that fit them, etc. But if there’s one thing it’s most known for, it’s the unwillingness to take a loss and move on. That’s why the DOJ is still trying to imprison/jettison into a war-torn […]
ALTON — Teamsters Local 525, representing the dedicated members of the City of Alton Public Works Department, announced on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, that its members are prepared to initiate a lawful strike in 15 days following months of prolonged stall tactics, bad-faith bargaining, and a lack of meaningful negotiation from city leadership. Despite repeated attempts by the union to negotiate fair, competitive wages and address critical workplace concerns, the City of Alton has consistently
EDWARDSVILLE – A man from Edwardsville accused of leaving the scene of an accident while driving with a revoked license for the eighth time faces new charges in Madison County. Clayton C. Shaffer, 50, of Edwardsville, was charged on Sept. 2, 2026 with one count each of driving while license is revoked (a Class 4 felony) and leaving the scene of an accident (a Class A misdemeanor). Shaffer allegedly drove a 2005 Lincoln Navigator on State Route 143 in Edwardsville on July 20, 2026, while
EDWARDSVILLE – Three Edwardsville High School seniors have been named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them among a select group of academically talented students from across the country. Alan Chen, Jude Luesse, and David Maloney were named National Merit Semifinalists as part of the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. More than 16,000 students nationwide were named Semifinalists in this year’s program, representing less than one
SWANSEA - A traffic stop attempt over mismatched license plates led to a crash and arrest Sept. 7, 2026 near North Belt West and North 17th Street, according to the Swansea Police Department. Tazia J. Beison was arrested at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, after a Swansea Police officer attempted to stop a 2003 Hyundai Sonata because the license plates displayed on the vehicle did not return to the Hyundai, police said. The driver, identified by police as Beison, did not stop
The Mayor's Celebration of Business is scheduled for Oct. 1 and will recognize several companies, more than half of which have built new projects in St. Louis.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY — Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the eastbound Interstate 70 exit ramp to Wentzville Parkway overnight Friday and Saturday to install a drainage structure at the ramp.
ST. CHARLES COUNTY — Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close all lanes of Interstate 70 between Wentzville Parkway and Route Z for 15-minute durations overnight Monday and Tuesday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
EAST ST. LOUIS - A woman was arrested Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2026, in East St. Louis after police said a male victim reported she injured him with a knife and bit him when he tried to intervene in a physical altercation inside a residence. Officers with the East Saint Louis Police Department were dispatched Sept. 8, 2026, to the 1800 block of Missouri Avenue in reference to a reported aggravated battery. Police said the victim reported he had been assaulted by a female later identified as Bonnie
BETHALTO - It was an exciting morning for senior students at Civic Memorial High School as they learned more about available scholarships. On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, senior students gathered to engage with the high school’s CM Next initiative, which encourages students to think about their future after graduation. As part of this, all students learned more about their individual scholarship offers through VU Scholarships, a program offered by the Bethalto Community Unit School District
WOOD RIVER – Wood River officials have placed new restrictions on where future businesses and transitional living facilities can be located within the city. A series of three zoning-related ordinances gained unanimous approval from City Council members at their Sept. 8, 2026 meeting. “Transitional living facilities” are the subject of one ordinance, which only allows such facilities to be located with I zoning districts. These refer to “any dwelling house containing
Three people have been charged with felony property damage after police say they spray-painted playground equipment at two St. Ann parks and damaged a sign at another park nearby.
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for directing local election officials to use an illegal congressional map, but ultimately ruled he remedied the contempt by reversing his directive. The unusual proceedings Thursday were the first of their kind in living memory. The judges brought a statewide elected […]
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Volunteer Fire Department welcomed an impressive crowd to the 107th Bethalto Homecoming. From Sept. 4–7, 2026, the homecoming offered a carnival, vendors, live music and plenty more fun to enjoy. The event serves as a fundraiser for the fire department. Riverbend residents enjoyed the homecoming tradition and look forward to another great event next year. “I think the community really enjoys this because it’s a time to get together,” said voluntee
WASHINGTON — A proposal by President Donald Trump to give $5,000 to each American adult if Republicans retain control of the U.S. House and Senate in November would “explode” the national deficit and worsen inflation, according to an analysis issued Thursday by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The committee, whose board includes […]
FOX 2's "The Vault" aired a segment of its "Rising Together: 9/11, 25 years later" series featuring interviews with survivor Krista Salvatore and former American Airlines pilot Chip Shanle.