BUNKER HILL — The Bunker Hill Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, morning on Bluebird Lane in rural Bunker Hill. When firefighters arrived on scene at the farmhouse, it was fully involved, fire officials said. The Shipman and Brighton Fire Departments also assisted at the scene, providing mutual aid. The farmhouse was vacant at the time of the fire and appeared to be a total loss. No injuries were reported.
COLLINSVILLE - Antonio Dean III is a key part of the Granite City High boys basketball team and is one of its leaders as the Warriors look ahead to the second half of the season after the holidays. Dean is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month for the Warriors. Dean is among the leading scorers for Granite, averaging 9.9 points-per-game, and is also averaging 0.9 rebounds-per-game to go along with 10 assists and 16 steals as the Warriors are currently 8-7 after losing all four
This story has an update here dated January 11, 2026 This story has an update here dated January 5, 2026. Portia Louise Rowland was murdered shortly after 6:06 am on January 21, 2025, in the driveway of her home in Collinsville, Illinois. She died from multiple gunshot wounds. Sarah Shafer, her girlfriend, was in the … Continue reading St. Louis Hires Murder Suspect’s Company for Demo Contract →
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have identified a body found Friday afternoon in the North Riverfront neighborhood.
A south St. Louis County portion of a popular trail network will be temporarily closed for the next three months to allow for improvements along the route, local officials said.
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