Aggregator

JERSEY — Three teachers from Jersey Community High School attended the Illinois Statewide Transition Conference to enhance their efforts in preparing students for life after graduation. Natalie Zedolek, Shelby Eisler, and Marti Hansen participated in the event with the goal of gaining new strategies to support their students’ transitions. The conference provided the educators with fresh ideas, which they have already begun implementing in their classrooms. The Jersey teachers are

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

The post St. Louis Riverfront Cruise appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Cheap Trick is revisiting their iconic live album Cheap Trick at Budukon, but fans won’t have to travel to Japan to experience it.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers announced two shows…

Source

EAST ST. LOUIS — A St. Peters, Mo., man was sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison after admitting to kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint and forcing her to obtain an abortion in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Kevin L. Smith, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of kidnapping and was sentenced Oct. 1, 2025, to 188 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. The case stemmed from an incident on Dec. 7, 2022, when Smith allegedly abducted his girlfriend

A St. Peters, Missouri, man was sentenced last month for kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint and driving her to an Illinois clinic to force her to get an abortion.

ALTON - Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu recently celebrated their grand opening, and owner Adam Marburger can’t wait to see what happens next. On Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, community members came together for the business’s grand opening party. Marburger expressed his excitement for the relocation to 2716 Corner Court in Alton and the rebranding as Alton Elite, noting that they will continue to do their work to uplift and empower community members. “We’re going to continue to innovate

VANDALIA – An investigation by Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents resulted in charges against 43-year-old Arnold B. Rivera of Vandalia, in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kylie M. Toberman of Vandalia. On November 14, 2025, Vandalia Police Officers found the body of Toberman inside a residence in 1100 block of West Gallatin Street in Vandalia and requested assistance from ISP and the Illinois Child Death Investigation Task Force. An extensive

A man in Peoria, Illinois, risked his own safety to pull a driver from a burning truck after a three-vehicle crash, suffering burns in the process.

Well, well, well. If it isn’t the system of checks and balances. We’ve missed you, buddy! Long story somewhat short: ICE has been terrible for years, but it’s been much worse under Trump. During Trump’s first regime (~2016-2020), ICE got rocked by a court decision that prevented it from engaging in traffic stops just so […]

The SunFounder Raspberry Pi Pico W Ultimate Starter Kit offers a rich learning experience for beginners aged 8 and up. With over 450 components, 117 projects, and expert-led tutorials, this kit makes learning microcontroller programming engaging and accessible. It also features 27 video lessons by renowned educator Paul McWhorter, simplifying microcontroller programming and IoT concepts. Packed […]

BRIGHTON — A Jerseyville man with a lengthy criminal record faces multiple new charges following an incident involving a Brighton Police officer on Nov. 11, 2025. Michael A. Malloy, 45, was charged Nov. 12, 2025, with one count of aggravated battery to a peace officer, a Class 2 felony. The charge stems from allegations that Malloy pushed and struggled with the officer during the encounter. The following day, Nov. 13, Malloy was charged in Jersey County with aggravated stalking, a Class

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is proud to announce that three students were recognized by the Madison County Green Schools Program as winners in the 2025 America Recycles Day Poster Contest. The honorees include Jace Boyer of Wilson Elementary School (K–2 Division, 3rd Place), Katelynn Taylor of Maryville Elementary School (3rd–5th Grade Division, 1st Place), and Taylor Thomas of Coolidge Junior High School (6th–8th Grade Division,

One man is in custody after attacking his friend outside a Warrenton motel earlier this month, leaving the victim with a permanent brain injury.

Dark money groups gave Republicans $2 million on Sunday to try and fend off a ballot initiative

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Sunday night abruptly changed his tune, telling House Republicans to vote on a bill to compel the Department of Justice to release all files related to its investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 awaiting federal trial. In a post on his social media […]

Ryan Williams was charged with two counts of first-degree property damage after throwing rocks at the Hertz Building and Globe Building in downtown St. Louis, breaking nine windows and glass panels.

ROYAL LAKES - Eugene Arnold, 62, of Royal Lakes, was charged with Aggravated Battery Using a Deadly Weapon. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Arnold agglegdly drove and struck the victim with his vehicle, causing the victim to fall to the ground and receive an injury. The Macoupin County Sheriff's Department presented the case. Macoupin County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Arnold was released from custody and was given conditions for his pre-trial release. All individuals charged