On February 10, 2026, just after 10:00am, District 3 officers responded to the 2300 block of S. Grand Ave for a shooting. When they arrived, they located a woman inside a vehicle in the drive-thru of Starbucks. She was not responsive and discovered to have a gunshot wound. EMS arrived and transported the 28-year-old woman […]
WOOD RIVER - Ethan Barrett, a senior at East Alton-Wood River, is being recognized for bowling after four years in the sport that culminated in his highest high school game, a 244. Barrett said his progress came through “practice and more practice,” adding that “with hard work, I got to a point where I felt that I was at the best point in my high school career, it took me to my senior year, but I got it.” He credited coaches Garry Herron and Gary Quigley, saying, “With
A worker at Eddie Bauer’s St. Louis Premium Outlets location confirmed that the store will shutter April 26. The Galleria store doesn't have a closing date yet, an employee said.
WOOD RIVER - Aubrey Cathey, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is being recognized for cheer after a decade in the sport and a senior season that included learning and performing advanced stunts in new roles. Cathey said her “strong passion and love for cheer” helped lead to the recognition. “I was never able to do anything, and cheer wasn't how I expected it, but I was able to start as a base and then my senior year I was a backspot and with both positions I wa
Peoria High School basketball coach Daniel C. Ruffin faces new sexual abuse charges after a second student came forward, and he has been placed on leave pending the investigation.
A Missouri bill would impose a statewide moratorium on all solar construction projects in the state for nearly two years, or potentially longer, if enacted into law.
by Dr. John Gaal This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks at how one state’s Governor has misgivings concerning the endorsement of Sports Gambling; to how PFAS chemicals used for stain resistance in carpets has poisoned the water supply in southeast sections of the USA; to a recent study acknowledging the psychological hazards […]
Former Procul Harum guitarist Robin Trower is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his album Live! with the release of a new deluxe expanded edition.The original 1976 vinyl of Live!…
Melissa Sheehan has joined Wiegmann Associates as Payroll Specialist. Sheehan is responsible for efficiently managing the payroll process and ensures compliance with tax law. Sheehan brings nine years of payroll experience and holds an Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) in Business Administration from St. Charles Community College. Wiegmann Associates is a St. Louis-based mechanical […]
Attainable housing doesn’t move forward by talking — it moves forward when people build. On Wednesday, March 25, from 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM Construction Forum brings together practitioners who are solving for the real-world challenges of financing, construction, and neighborhood context to deliver attainable housing at scale. The program is free to attend, but […]
JERSEYVILLE — Jude Jones, a senior multi-sport athlete at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, has committed to Greenville University to continue his education and play baseball and join the Panthers baseball program, according to a district announcement. Jones is a Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month. “Committed! We’re excited to announce that Jude Jones has committed to Greenville University to continue his education and join the Panthers Baseball program.
ALTON - The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club donated materials to local Alton elementary schools to encourage letter-writing and literacy. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Rotary Club members and Alton Community Unit School District #11 administrators gathered at West Elementary School to introduce the students to letter-writing. Students were encouraged to write a letter to their favorite person, with the goal to eventually expand this project so students write letters to veterans, domestic violence
Kadean Construction has realigned its executive leadership team and consolidated its operations into Industrial, Healthcare, and Commercial Business Units to strengthen the company’s long-term strategy for delivering complex projects with clarity, consistency, and early client engagement across the country. Aaron Retherford has been promoted to President of Kadean Construction, assuming select responsibilities previously held by […]
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Wrestling’s Lady Warriors hosted a girls regional tournament over the weekend, facing large brackets in a 29-team field and finishing seventh as a team while advancing three wrestlers to next weekend’s sectional competition in Virden at North Mac. The team said the regional gave the Lady Warriors “the opportunity to host girls regionals this weekend,” adding that “every girl fought extremely hard.” Granite City's coaching staff
Support us on Patreon » In the last few years, the Supreme Court has been paying a lot more attention to the internet than it ever has before, and the cases keep on coming. This is already having a big impact on how the internet functions, and it doesn’t look likely to stop any time soon. […]
A St. Louis rescue puppy took home the top prize Sunday night in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XXII, taking home MVP in one of animal advocacy’s biggest stages.