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Semi-Truck Overturns On Interstate 255 Near Alton

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MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said a truck-tractor semi-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, on Interstate 255 near the Seminary Road exit in Alton, blocking all northbound lanes and forcing traffic to divert. The crash was reported about 1:35 p.m. Feb. 9, near milepost 16 in Madison County, according to Trooper Ryan Wagand of Illinois State Police Troop 8. Wagand said there were no reports of injuries in the accident. Wagand also explained after the accident that “all

Ex-police chief gets $200K payout amid misconduct claims

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$200,000 to walk away. That’s what Ballwin’s former police chief, Douglas Schaeffler, was paid out in a settlement finalized at the end of 2025. The settlement includes a deal that allows Schaeffler to obtain his full benefits through his government retirement system
Chris Hayes

Charges filed in weekend Alton shooting

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One man remains in critical condition at a St. Louis-area hospital after being shot over the weekend in an Alton apartment complex. The suspected shooter is facing charges.
Kevin S. Held

Madison County State's Attorney Files Multiple Charges In Alton Shooting

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ALTON - Marquan Knight of Alton, 22, faces multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot a man during an incident Feb. 7, 2026, at a residence in Alton in the 1300 block of Lawn Street in the Alton Acres Housing Project. Knight is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), home invasion (Class X felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), and felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony) charges, according to charging documents signed by Madiso

Hot Country Nights Concert Series Supports Make-A-Wish

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St. Louis -- Margie Ellisor sat down with Shannon Stelling, Executive Director of the HBR Charitable and Education Foundation, and Andrew Dreyer, Entertainment Manager for Cardinal Nation, to talk about the Hot Country Night Concerts at Cardinal Nation supporting the Wish Home Raffle. Tickets are available from January 30 through March 19. When you purchase [...]
Joran Wise

Tell Us Your Super Bowl Feedback

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RIVERBEND - Super Bowl LX is in the books, and the Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious over the New England Patriots. But what does this mean for local fans of the sport and watchers of the game? Locally, people rooted for both teams. The Riverbend celebrated and mourned in equal measure when the Seahawks won. Who were you rooting for? The food is part of the game’s fun. Chicken wings, nachos, dips and more dominated the table. What are your go-to Super Bowl snacks? Bad Bunn

Teen arrested in murder of rideshare driver

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The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a rideshare driver who was fatally shot in Ferguson last month.
Daesha Gear

NBC Hid The Boos For JD Vance. Where’s Trump’s ‘Unfair Editing’ Lawsuit?

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If you watched NBC’s prime time broadcast of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, you saw Vice President JD Vance in the stands at San Siro Stadium in Milan with his wife, Usha. The commentary team said “JD Vance” and moved on. Pleasant enough. But if you were watching literally any other country’s broadcast—or […]
Mike Masnick