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Former Postal Employee Admits Stealing Checks from St. Louis Mail

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ST. LOUIS – A former U.S. Postal Service supervisor on Monday admitted stealing 89 checks from the mail. Benita D. Randle, 43, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of theft of mail by a U.S. Postal Service employee. John W. Harrison, 26, of Black Jack, Missouri, pleaded guilty on Feb. 10, 2026, to one count of possession of stolen mail matter. Randle was a supervisor at the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center, which processes, sorts and distributes

Alton, Pontoon Beach Victims Die In Pontoon Beach Crash

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PONTOON BEACH - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Monday identified two female passengers who died after a two-car crash late Saturday night, May 2, 2026, in Pontoon Beach. The victims were Janecia N. Gardner, 32, of Pontoon Beach, and La Traya N. Hughes, 17, of Alton, Novacich said in information on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The crash occurred at about 11:27 p.m., May 2, 2026, north of 2188 Illinois State Route 111 in Pontoon Beach. Madison County Coroner’s Investigator Samual

New Providers Bring Hand Surgery and Neurology Focus to HSHS Medical Group in O'Fallon  

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O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome two new providers bringing advanced specialty care to the O’Fallon area. Brandy Holthaus, MSN, FNP-C – HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Brandy Holthaus, MSN, FNP-C, has joined HSHS Medical Group Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, located at 670 Pierce Blvd. in O'Fallon. Holthaus is accepting new patients and brings a focused interest in hand surgery and upper extremity care to the practice. Holt

Driver Loses Life: Jersey County Sheriff Investigates Tragic Accident

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JERSEY COUNTY - A driver lost his life in a crash on Sunday in Jersey County. At 11:38 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Jersey County Sheriff's Office received a report of an accident with injuries on Delhi Road near Hill Drive. Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns said the investigation determined that it was a one-car accident. "The vehicle left the roadway as it was traveling downhill and struck a tree," Sheriff Manns said. "The driver, a 56-year-old male from Jerseyville, was killed. A 33-year-old

Grand jury indicts alleged WHCA dinner gunman on 4 charges

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A federal grand jury in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday indicted the man accused of attempting to violently disrupt the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner last month on four charges. The charges faced by Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman, include attempting to assassinate President Trump at the annual black-tie dinner for journalists and public officials and assaulting an officer or employee of the United [...]
Ella Lee

Vehicle Crashes Into Parked Car and House in Wood River

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WOOD RIVER — A vehicle crashed into a parked car and then a house Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2026, at the intersection of East Acton and 1st Street in Wood River. “A vehicle was traveling down the road and struck a parked car and then struck a house,” Wood River Deputy Fire Chief Nate Kamp said. The Wood River Fire Department, along with Alton Memorial Ambulance, responded to the scene. The driver was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. The Wood River Police

Someone Ask Alito: If December Was Too Late To Fix Unconstitutional Gerrymandering For The 2026 Midterms, Why Is May Okay?

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Last December, Justice Alito told Texans they had to vote under an unconstitutional gerrymander because changing maps in December would deprive them of “certainty” before the 2026 midterms. Yesterday, with voting already underway in Louisiana, he rushed the certified copy of the Callais ruling out the door so Southern states can hurry up and redistrict […]
Mike Masnick

Edwardsville Approves Plans For University Pointe Plaza Subdivision

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EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville city officials are moving forward with plans for a new subdivision for future development known as “University Pointe Plaza.” Aldermen unanimously approved a preliminary plat for the University Pointe Plaza subdivision at their May 4, 2026 meeting. The proposed 24.5 acre subdivision is located at the corner of Illinois Route 157 and University Drive. The site would include seven lots and two common area lots, according to a city staff report o