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Two men have been indicted on federal drug and gun charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Maplewood in February.

GODFREY - The Godfrey Fire Protection District lost one of their long-time favorite firefighters when the retired assistant chief Edward McBride died recently. Ed was married to his wife, Rebecca, since 1989 and she survives along with his two daughters Chelsie and Beca, and granddaughter, Lorelai. He is also survived by brothers, sisters, and various nieces and nephews. A Celebration Of Life Service is planned from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Wood River Moose. Godfrey Fire Protection District Chief Eric Cranmer said Ed was “one of a kind” as an assistant chief and firefighter. “He was hired in 1995 and I was hired in 1999,” he said. “He never met a stranger. He always had the gift of gab and always had a story. He was a Navy veteran and also very proud of that.” He retired with a medical disability in 2019. “Everybody liked Ed,” Chief Cranmer said. “If he was around a stranger, they weren’t a stranger

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Artists across social media took part in the Stand Up for Ukraine outreach effort on Friday to raise awareness about the toll of Russia's war on that country. Among those…

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Justin Coffman pleaded guilty in the 2020 shooting death of his brother-in-law Mark Shepard.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Police have been searching for Delbert Kinsey of Lonedell for months. A body found in the Big River has been identified as the 56-year-old man by the Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office. There are no obvious signs of trauma and the cause of death is still under investigation. Kinsey left home [...]

Terrell Robinson has served 12 years in Missouri prisons for a parole violation that he says was never explained to him. Attorneys at the MacArthur Justice Center say his incarceration is part of a pattern that led to a federal judge ruling in 2020 that Missouri’s parole system is unconstitutional. Attorney Amy Breihan and Robinson’s wife Lawanda discuss his case.

EAST ALTON – Volunteers are needed to help remove bush honeysuckle and autumn olive at the Wadlow Restoration Site in Alton, Illinois, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday, April 14. Free lunch and necessary tools will be provided to volunteers. The volunteer day is being hosted by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ) in partnership with the Lewis and Clark Community College Restoration Ecology program, the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois, and the City of Alton. This project is supported by Trees Forever. Formerly a golf course and now a pedestrian and bicycle trail, the trail's stream banks are currently overrun with bush honeysuckle and autumn olive, both invasive plant species that hinder the growth of native trees and shrubs. “Participants will learn about habitat restoration efforts taking place in the local community,” Director of Environmental Education Sarah Fisher said. Bush honeysuckle impacts many

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Several St. Charles County Officials expressed opposition Friday to a state bill they say would “defund” the county’s public services.

Lux Living is one of the largest developers in St. Louis, yet many of their tenants are dissatisfied. Current and former tenants continue to voice complaints, and the company’s business practices also are drawing heat. In this episode, we talk with St. Louis Post-Dispatch reporter Jacob Barker. He recently reported on the company and the brothers who run it.

The Missouri Department of Conservation says that the young male bear probably just emerged from his winter nap. He is probably looking for a new place to call home.

Ohio-based Cornerstone Properties wants to build 256 apartments atop a Planet Fitness in Brentwood.

SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to celebrating talented poets with this year’s competition.” The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and Illinois Poet Laureate Angela Jackson. The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2022. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100). Winning poems will be submitted for possible publication in the “Ninth

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Voters in St. Louis County on Tuesday dealt County Executive Sam Page two decisive defeats. In one of them, voters passed Proposition B, which prohibits the county executive from holding another job. Page has worked some hours as anesthesiologist and critics made no secret about the measure targeting him. STLPR Political Correspondent Jason Rosenbuam breaks down the election results as Page faces a Democratic primary challenger in August’s election.

A St. Louis aldermanic panel will hold a “town hall” meeting Saturday morning at the O’Fallon Park Recreation Complex to get public input on spending the city’s second-year $249 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money.

PEORIA - Chris Manson and his 7-year-old daughter were hanging out at home when images from the war in Ukraine came on the television. Before he could change the channel, Manson was facing tough questions, as he puts it, from a young girl who was trying to understand the suffering she saw. Her words got Manson wondering if there was some way – even a small one – that people in central Illinois could do something to help. Working for one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the state of Illinois, it seemed a natural fit. At first, Manson just thought about sending medical supplies. To make sure they would be needed, he first contacted the Ukrainian consulate. Working in government relations for Peoria-based OSF HealthCare, Manson knew how to navigate the system to get the best answer. They enthusiastically accepted any offer of help and provided a list of the most critically-needed supplies, ones that were also easy to ship overseas. As he started t

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EAST ALTON - St. Louis Regional Airport Authority in East Alton, Illinois, is currently auctioning off a 1973 Cessna 150L aircraft, which is unregistered and unairworthy. This auction is open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Friday, April 15th. Illinois residents are able to bid in this government auction online, 24/7, on Municibid. This auction will help an Illinoian get a fantastic deal on the aircraft they always wanted! The St. Louis Regional Airport Authority is also auctioning off a Lycoming R-680-17 Radial Aircraft Engine (nine-cylinder, 225 HP). This auction is also open to the public at municibid.com and ends on Friday, April 15th. Why are these auctions important? All of the proceeds from these auctions is going right back into improving East Alton’s local community. 100% of the proceeds from these auctions go back to East Alton. These funds can be used for road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public safety initiatives,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville i s hosting its first One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving on Thursday, April 21. This event will bring together the entire SIUE community–students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners–to raise money for worthwhile causes across the University. The day will culminate with an evening celebration on the SIUE Stratton Quad as the campus lights up red at sunset. “As we chart our path forward, I invite you to participate in our first One Day, One SIUE 24-hour day of giving,” said Chancellor James T. Minor. “Your generous support in reaching our goal of $350,000 will help SIUE boldly advance in our mission to provide access, opportunity, and educational experiences for all individuals who seek something greater.” Beginning at midnight on Thursday, April 21, and continuing all day, the community is encouraged to make a gift at siueday.com . Contributions will support student scholarships,

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