ALTON — Officers with the Alton Police Department responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to the 900 block of Bradley Street on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after receiving a report of a male who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the victim was transported to a hospital in the St. Louis area and is currently listed in stable condition. Several individuals, all known to each other, were interviewed at the scene by officers and detectives. The initial investigation indicates the shooting was an isolated incident, and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active. The Alton Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 618-463-3505, extension 634.
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Collaboration (C3) has announced Rachel Whitener, fourth-grade teacher at Kreitner Elementary School, was chosen to receive the 2025 Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award. C3 is a partnership between the City of Collinsville, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 to recognize excellence in community and public service. Since 2018, the C3 Awards have been held annually to recognize organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community. This year’s awards dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award was established to honor the late Stan Schaeffer, retired educator and former mayor of Collinsville. The award is given to an employee within CUSD 10 who has gone above and beyond in the field of education resulting in a positive impact on the greater Collinsville
Record Store Day has announced the list of releases for its 2025 Black Friday event, taking place in independent record stores on Nov. 28. This year there will be over…
SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, MO. – St. Louis County Executive Sam Page sent his proposed 2026 budget to the County Council. He is asking the County Council to place a proposed online sales tax on the April 2026 ballot. The tax is already paid at local retail businesses. “If this online sales tax is approved by [...]
The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100 Year Tour to the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis on Jan. 10.
Next year will mark a century of thrilling entertainment from the Globetrotters, and their tour will also serve as a celebration for breaking barriers and making history in the world of basketball.
Fans can expect a showcase of dunks, tricks, and the debut of the team's new 100 Year jerseys as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals.
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An upcoming yacht rock festival in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, appears to be in danger of cancellation.Sunset Fest Cabo, scheduled for Oct. 24 through Oct. 26, was initially announced back…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Department of Public Health issued a "public health alert" on Thursday to raise awareness about Coldwater Creek, radiation exposure and potential compensation for affected residents. Federal legislation approving the Radiation Compensation Exposure Act (RECA) took effect in July, allowing Missouri residents who developed cancers or other [...]
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will be released on October 3, and several Target stores in St. Louis will be staying open for a midnight release, with a Target-exclusive vinyl of the album available for purchase.
From Wisconsin Public: In the 1950s, Wisconsin’s own Frank Lloyd Wright designed a home for art teacher Louis Penfield centered around a small poplar tree on 30 acres of land in Willoughby, Ohio. They were the last residential plans Wright ever created. Born in Richland Center, Wright is considered one of the greatest architects of […]
MADISON COUNTY — Deputy Michael Metzler has joined the Madison County Sheriff’s Office after retiring from the Alton Police Department, officials announced this week. Metzler, who brings several years of law enforcement experience, was recently sworn in as a deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Following a brief Field Training Program, he will be assigned to the Court Security Division. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office welcomed Metzler, highlighting his prior service with the Alton Police Department. Meanwhile, the Alton Police Department congratulated Metzler on his new role, expressing appreciation for his dedication and service. “While we’ll miss seeing him in an Alton PD uniform, we know he’ll continue serving our community with the same dedication in his new role,” the Alton Police Department said in a statement. “Best of luck, Deputy Metzler — once APD family, always APD family!”
Well, that didn’t last long. Remember back in August when we reported that the UK had supposedly “backed down” from its dangerous demand that Apple create encryption backdoors? Remember how the Trump administration (mainly Tulsi Gabbard and JD Vance) went around patting themselves on the back for tough-arming the UK into acquiescence? At the time, […]
A 65-year-old woman from Steelville was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway M Wednesday afternoon after the Chevrolet Tracker she was driving went airborne and struck a tree, and she was not wearing a seatbelt.
Blondie has shared another track from the upcoming reissue of their 1999 comeback album, No Exit.The latest is a never-before-released extended club mix of their hit single “Maria,” which is available…
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