EDWARDSVILLE — A crash involving a Ford Edge SUV and a Suzuki motorcycle sent the motorcycle driver to an area hospital Wednesday night, May 6, 2026, authorities said. The incident occurred around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Troy Road and Fifth Avenue in Edwardsville. The Edwardsville Police and Fire Departments responded. The motorcycle driver was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening. The driver of the other vehicl
The “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act” remains Missouri Republicans’ signature piece of abortion legislation this year as they work to fast-track it to passage before the legislative session ends next week. A state Senate bill passed late Wednesday was modified to remove provisions allowing lawsuits over medication abortions. It has received pushback from some members […]
A Madison County jury convicted an Illinois man for the 2022 abduction and rape of a woman while she was picking up coffee at a Collinsville shopping center.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that a part of Interstate 70 in Wentzville will shut down for short periods of time over the next few weeks.
Circle K is offering up to 40 cents off each gallon of fuel on May 7th from 4-7 p.m. local time, and is also celebrating America's 250th birthday with a "Fuel Your Summer" Sweepstakes, $2.50 meal deals, and donations to the Children of the Fallen Patriots Foundation.
Steve Cropper passed away in December, but fans will be getting new music from the late Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist this summer.Watching the Tide, the album Cropper and his…
John Roberts has spent years whining about how totally unfair it is that people claim he and his colleagues rule based on partisan leanings. He did it in 2014. He did it in 2017. He did it in 2019. Hell, he did it a couple months ago too. So it’s little surprise that he’s out […]
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside an apartment on Wednesday.
JERSEYVILLE – Diane Fessler says connection is key to helping each unique student succeed. As a second grade teacher at East Elementary in Jerseyville, Fessler is getting ready to retire this year after a 33-year career with Jersey Community Unit School District 100. Fessler fondly recalled a personal connection she felt while working with a family member, which inspired her to foster the same sense of connection with her students as a teacher. “I remember working with my Grandma
JERSEYVILLE – Julie Muenstermann has helped students across Jersey 100 succeed for the past 32 years. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she reflected on her path into a rewarding – and sometimes unpredictable – career. Muenstermann has taught K-12 physical education in every building in Jersey Community Unit School District 100. She currently teaches at Jersey Community High School and is preparing for retirement this year after 32 years with the district. “I am truly
O’FALLON, Ill. — HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies at locations throughout southern Illinois at these Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals: HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in the fountain area (front of the hospital) HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon Wednesday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. in front of the Health Center HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Highland
EDWARDSVILLE - Jaimee Henderson loves getting to know her students. Henderson teaches math at Edwardsville High School. She also spent several years as a coach. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is thankful for the opportunity to teach — and learn from — these kids. “I’ve always loved helping people. I enjoyed my school experiences growing up and know that having dedicated teachers to guide me through is a big part of that,” she shared. “It’s
EDWARDSVILLE - Colbee Molina loves watching her students achieve their goals. Molina is a special education teacher for third through fifth grade students at Woodland Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is proud of the work she does to support her students and hopeful that she can continue to be an encouraging role model in their lives. “I wanted to provide a welcoming and positive environment to students. I
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