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Bethalto's Precision Point Armory Shares Gun Safety Philosophy with Personalized Training

5 months ago
BETHALTO - Precision Point Armory offers firearm training to create responsible gun owners. Ben Julian, owner of Precision Point, emphasizes safety in everything he does. His classes range from basic fundamentals to concealed carry classes. Julian ultimately wants to make sure people are safe when handling firearms. “It’s a lot of fun. We enjoy just practicing different things and different skills,” he said. “I really enjoy working with newer people, but I also

Missouri man accused of selling nonexistent trailers on Facebook Marketplace

5 months ago
PURDY, Mo. — An Independence man is accused of scamming a Barry County resident out of $18,000 in an online sale involving five semi-trailers that were never delivered. Online court records say Christopher R. Collins, born in 1993, is charged with stealing more than $750.  Investigators say Collins listed the trailers for sale on Facebook [...]
Kathryn Skopec

Missouri golf instructor delivers his own baby at golf course

5 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Christmas morning took an unexpected turn at Deer Lake Golf Course when a baby was born in the parking lot before his parents could make it to the hospital. The child, named Sonny Oliver Christensen, is the son of the course’s head golf professional, who helped deliver the baby just minutes after [...]
Jesse Inman

American Red Cross-St. Louis Blues Team For Annual Blood Drive

5 months ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Join the American Red Cross and the St. Louis Blues at the annual St. Louis Blues Blood Drive, sponsored by FanDuel Sports Network, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Carelon on Tuesday, January 20, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. at one of eleven convenient locations in Missouri or Illinois and from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Stifel Theatre. Louie and the Blue Crew will be briefly visiting several locations. “The St. Louis Blues have been an outstanding partner

Simon Law and Keefe Firm Raise $76,850 for Legal Aid

5 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - Land of Lincoln Legal Aid announced today that the Simon Law and Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C. Holiday Party fundraiser, held last month, raised $76,850 in support of free civil legal services across central and southern Illinois. The annual holiday celebration, hosted by Simon Law and Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, P.C., brought together attorneys, staff, and community supporters for an evening of giving, fellowship, and shared commitment to equal access to justice. Proceeds from the even

Simmons Hanly Conroy Elevates Luke Pfeifer to Partner  

5 months ago
ALTON, Ill. – Simmons Hanly Conroy , a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that Luke Pfeifer has been elevated to partner, effective Jan. 1, 2026. “We are delighted to announce Luke’s well-earned promotion,” said Simmons Hanly Conroy Managing Partner Laurence V. Nassif . “He is an esteemed firm ambassador who demonstrates our commitment to client-focused advocacy daily. I’m

Rotary Club of Swansea Wins Governor's Trophy Again

5 months ago
SWANSEA - The Rotary Club of Swansea was honored with the Governor’s Trophy for Best Small Club for the 2024–2025 Rotary year during the Rotary District 6510 Conference held November 7–8, 2025, in Effingham, Illinois. The award was presented by Past District Governor Robin Dean. Rotary District 6510 includes 43 clubs across Southern Illinois. The Rotary Club of Swansea has a notable history of recognition, having previously won the Governor’s Trophy for Best Small Club

Cquesta Expands Innovation Platform with Danforth Center Technology to AccelerateDevelopment of Climate-Resilient Corn

5 months ago

St. Louis, MO – January 14, 2026 – Cquesta, a leading agricultural biotechnology company,today announced a research license agreement with the Donald Danforth Plant ScienceCenter for advanced root genetic technology…

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Vehicle Crashes Into Building Near Alton Walgreens

5 months ago
ALTON — On Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 13, 2026, a vehicle struck a building near 1650 Washington Avenue in Alton after reportedly leaving the Walgreens parking lot and crossing the street, according to local authorities. At approximately 1:08 p.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, the Alton Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting the incident. One caller suggested the driver may have been shot before the crash. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that no shooting had occurred. The vehicle