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Lawmakers debate gifted student screening bill

1 day 2 hours ago
Lawmakers in the Missouri House are expected to approve a new round of legislation this week, including a measure that would require school districts to expand existing efforts to screen all students for gifted programs.
Mark Zinn

Semi-Truck Overturns On Interstate 255 Near Alton

1 day 3 hours ago
MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said a truck-tractor semi-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, on Interstate 255 near the Seminary Road exit in Alton, blocking all northbound lanes and forcing traffic to divert. The crash was reported about 1:35 p.m. Feb. 9, near milepost 16 in Madison County, according to Trooper Ryan Wagand of Illinois State Police Troop 8. Wagand said there were no reports of injuries in the accident. Wagand also explained after the accident that “all

Ex-police chief gets $200K payout amid misconduct claims

1 day 3 hours ago
$200,000 to walk away. That’s what Ballwin’s former police chief, Douglas Schaeffler, was paid out in a settlement finalized at the end of 2025. The settlement includes a deal that allows Schaeffler to obtain his full benefits through his government retirement system
Chris Hayes

Charges filed in weekend Alton shooting

1 day 3 hours ago
One man remains in critical condition at a St. Louis-area hospital after being shot over the weekend in an Alton apartment complex. The suspected shooter is facing charges.
Kevin S. Held

Madison County State's Attorney Files Multiple Charges In Alton Shooting

1 day 4 hours ago
ALTON - Marquan Knight of Alton, 22, faces multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot a man during an incident Feb. 7, 2026, at a residence in Alton in the 1300 block of Lawn Street in the Alton Acres Housing Project. Knight is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), home invasion (Class X felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), and felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony) charges, according to charging documents signed by Madiso

Hot Country Nights Concert Series Supports Make-A-Wish

1 day 4 hours ago
St. Louis -- Margie Ellisor sat down with Shannon Stelling, Executive Director of the HBR Charitable and Education Foundation, and Andrew Dreyer, Entertainment Manager for Cardinal Nation, to talk about the Hot Country Night Concerts at Cardinal Nation supporting the Wish Home Raffle. Tickets are available from January 30 through March 19. When you purchase [...]
Joran Wise