From Missouri University of Science and Technology: Robert “Bob” Clark, founder of Clayco, offered Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates some inspiration from his story, his life and his career, along with some of his successes and failures, during two commencement ceremonies at Missouri S&T. Clark spoke during Missouri S&T commencement ceremonies held at […]
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City remains in custody after using a firearm during a domestic assault and battery. Brandon L. Fletcher, 42, of Granite City, was charged on May 30, 2025 with felon in possession of a weapon (Class 3 felony), domestic battery (Class A misdemeanor), and aggravated assault (Class A misdemeanor). On May 30, 2025, Fletcher allegedly assaulted a household or family member with a Smith and Wesson M&P .380ACP firearm by placing the firearm to their mouth. A petition from the State’s Attorney’s Office to deny Fletcher’s pretrial release states officers responded to a reported domestic disturbance before contacting the victim. The victim told officers Fletcher “began to make threats and retrieved a firearm” before the situation escalated further. “Upon retrieving the firearm, the defendant placed the firearm to the victim’s mouth,” the petition states. “Officers located the defendant, and he was
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration from invalidating work permits and other documents that granted legal status to 5,000 Venezuelans, a subset class of the nearly 350,000 whose temporary legal protections the U.S. Supreme Court last month allowed to be terminated. The Saturday order from U.S. District Judge Edward […]
When Courtney Leader gets the letter from the state each year telling her it’s time to recertify her daughter’s Medicaid eligibility, she scrambles to make sure the paperwork gets to the right place. Leader, of Ash Grove, considers herself adept at navigating her 8-year-old daughter’s complex medical needs and appointments, but even she has fallen […]
Deondre Robinson was set to stand trial this week for involuntary manslaughter, driving without a valid license and second-degree assault. Instead, the 20-year-old took a deal with prosecutors.
COLUMBIA - The Monroe County State’s Attorney, Ryan Webb, has issued charges against a Collinsville man and a Cahokia 17-year-old for a Sunday morning, June 1, 2025, after an incident with an Uber driver in the Columbia Police Department parking lot. Collinsville’s Kareem Weaver, 20, has been charged with the following: Vehicular Invasion (Class 1 Felony). Attempted Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class 1 Felony). Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony). Aggravated Kidnapping (Class X Felony). A 17-year-old Cahokia Heights juvenile has been charged with the following: Attempted First Degree Murder (Class X Felony). Aggravated Battery With A Firearm (Class X Felony). Vehicular Invasion (Class 1 Felony). Attempted Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking (Class 1 Felony). Attempted Discharge Of A Firearm (Class 1 Felony). Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony). Aggravated Kidnapping (Class X Felony). The juvenile is being held at the Juvenile Detention
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has kicked off their Summer Reading Program. This program is made up of free events for kids and teens to enjoy. Participants also complete reading challenges for the chance to win prizes. Mary and Sharon, librarians who oversee the program, explained that it’s a chance for kids to learn to love reading. “The point — I mean, obviously, it’s to have fun. It’s so the kids come into the library and associate the library as a fun place, a place to make memories,” Mary explained. “But also, there’s a thing called the summer slide…where kids’ literacy rates sort of start to slide down. So the Summer Reading Program, the point is to get kids in the library, get them reading, keep their reading going so that they don’t have that academic slide backwards. So it’s fun for them, but there’s also the ulterior motive of keeping them reading and keeping them engaged wit
The family of a man who was shot and killed at a north St. Louis gas station said Monday they're filing a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the business responsible.
The June 2020 shooting was the culmination of a police chase that started in the city and ended in St. Louis County during the civil unrest sparked by George Floyd's death.
Zebulun Nash told officers he was trying to dig up his grandmother’s corpse to relocate it to another cemetery, according to court documents filed in 2023.
A group of state officials and business leaders tasked by Gov. Mike Kehoe with creating a new formula to fund Missouri’s public schools gathered for the first time on Monday under an expectation that funding should be below what lawmakers approved earlier this year. Halle Herbert, the governor’s incoming policy director, told the group that […]
GRAFTON — A power outage affected the entire city of Grafton on Monday afternoon, June 2, 2025. Ameren Illinois officials reported to Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow that an issue with one of the power lines caused a substation outage along Illinois Route 3, disrupting service to the area. Morrow said the utility company is investigating and attempting to remedy the problem. Morrow added that Grafton City Hall was temporarily closed for the remainder of the day on Monday, starting at 2 p.m. Signs were posted at the front of the building, and police and city workers were informed of the closure. Outlying areas of Dow and Elsah are also involved in the power outage. Ameren has been contacted to find out more about the outage. Morrow said Ameren anticipates that power will be restored later Monday, or by Tuesday morning at the latest. If necessary, the company may deploy a temporary substation to expedite service restoration. Morrow said residents reported hearing a popping noise nea
Reports that prominent American national security officials used a freely available encrypted messaging app, coupled with the rise of authoritarian policies around the world, have led to a surge in interest in encrypted apps like Signal and WhatsApp. These apps prevent anyone, including the government and the app companies themselves, from reading messages they intercept. The spotlight on encrypted […]
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