ALTON - A few local social media posts are circulating about people being followed while driving. One Alton police officer explains what to do if you find yourself in a scary situation. Lieutenant Andrew Pierson, Chief of Detectives with the Alton Police Department, said that while there’s been an uptick in social media posts, they haven’t received new reports of people being followed. “We might get something like that a couple times a year, but the instances that you guy
WOOD RIVER — Three people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle collision at the Central Avenue intersection in Wood River, authorities said. The Wood River Police Department reported that one vehicle appeared to have run a red light and struck the other car. The crash occurred on Friday morning, on Nov. 21, 2025, as many were on their way to work. Both vehicles sustained moderate damage, the Wood River Police said. One individual suffered a leg injury, but police
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Five Fairview Heights police officers have been awarded the Medal of Valor for their actions during a shooting incident on May 17, 2025, that left three officers injured. The ceremony, hosted by Crusade Against Crime, honored the officers for their exceptional bravery in responding to a call about a suspicious person near a residence at 9:44 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Upon arrival, officers encountered Elijah Thompson, 22, of Belleville, who opened fire, striking
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Sanheim scored the winner with 1:09 left in overtime to rally the Philadelphia Flyers past the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Thursday night. Justin Faulk scored two goals in the first period for the Blues, but Rodrigo Abols scored for the Flyers in the second period to start the comeback and [...]
The constitutionality of Missouri using general revenue to fund private-school scholarships will be debated Monday and Tuesday in Cole County Circuit Court. The Missouri National Education Association is seeking to stop the state from distributing more tax dollars to private schools, saying the $50 million appropriation of general revenue to the MOScholars program is illegal. […]
Ann Metzger National Biennial Memorial Exhibition November 14 - December 20, 2025 Opening Reception: November 14, 2025 | 6:30-8 pm The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is proud to present the […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
On This Day, Nov. 21, 1991 ...Aerosmith made their debut on The Simpsons, becoming the first rock band to appear on the Fox animated series.The episode, "Flaming Moe’s," revolved around Homer creating…
BENLD — Devon W. Pulley, 18, of Benld, was charged with domestic battery with bodily harm and criminal damage to property following an incident on November 5, 2025. According to charging documents, Pulley allegedly struck and kicked the victim, resulting in bruising. Pulley also reportedly damaged the back windshield of a vehicle, causing less than $500 in damage. The charges were filed by the Gillespie Police Department. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven
A St. Louis jury awarded a California cannabis consultant $3 million on Thursday, following a four-day trial where he argued a 2022 lab accident ended his career in the marijuana industry. The incident happened when Mark Avent of Escondido, Calif., was helping build out the cultivation and manufacturing facility at 5401 Bulwer Ave. in St. […]
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