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Aetna said earlier this year it would pull out of the ACA marketplace for 2026.

The plan alarms nearby residents who have narrowly dodged their own close calls from flooding in recent years.

The Ballwin Police Department is investigating an incident that led to a gunshot being fired outside of Sky Zone over the weekend.

A Florida man appeared in court Monday morning after being found with several fraudulent credit and gift cards as well as a card skimmer during an arrest in Maryland Heights.

ALTON - Denise Sparks believes she has “the best spot” to watch the Alton Halloween Parade. Located at 2201 E. Broadway in Alton, Sparks Junk Removal and Hauling is known for helping the community clean up. But on Oct. 31, 2025, Sparks and her friends and family were taking the evening off to relax and watch the parade from the business’s parking lot. “This is a no-brainer,” Sparks said. “We’ve invited some friends and family down, and we’re

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Halloween Parade Friday evening, Oct. 31, 2025, drawing families and children eager to celebrate the holiday with festive floats and candy. The parade began promptly at 6:30 p.m. at Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville. Participants traveled east along St. Louis Street, turned onto Vandalia Street, and proceeded north on Main Street, passing the Wildey Theater. Attendees praised the float presentations

ALTON - The Alton Halloween Parade always features several Jeep groups, but Shannon Schneider says Riverbend Jeeps is about much more than a parade. On Oct. 31, 2025, the Riverbend Jeeps club was preparing to show off ten Jeeps in the parade. President Schneider explained that while all of the members enjoy participating in parades or taking drives together, they do a lot to help the community, too. “We’re a non-for-profit organization,” she said. As part of their mission

ALTON – After multiple undercover drug buys by Alton Police, a Godfrey man has been charged along with his sister and girlfriend with possession of a stolen firearm and over 300 grams of cocaine among other charges. Mintai A. Bedford, 39, of Godfrey, was charged on Oct. 31, 2025 with one count each of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, armed violence, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, (each Class X felonies), and unlawful possession of a stolen

The Trump administration will provide partial food stamp benefits this month as the government shutdown approaches a record length, officials told a federal judge Monday. The administration indicated it will not tap other funds to fill the gap, meaning the more than 40 million people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to [...]

A winning scratch-off ticket for $1 million was sold in the St. Louis Metro area recently.

STAUNTON – Madison Communications is proud to announce that Bryan Huffstutler has been named the World Champion at the 2025 SCTE Broadband Championship, held during TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), the Broadband Championship is the industry’s premier competition recognizing excellence in broadband technology and technical skills. This year’s event brought together 28 top competitors from SCTE chapters around the

ALTON - A special group of dancers were ready to take the streets by storm at the Alton Halloween Parade. On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, dancers from King Khi’s Royal Court gathered in downtown Alton for their debut in the Alton Halloween Parade. Dressed like the character Wednesday Addams, the young girls showed off their costumes and their dance moves along the parade route. “We do a lot, and everything is about the kids, just giving them opportunities that they don’t necessarily

To say the irony was lost on them would be to assume they ever thought some irony might exist. DC resident Sam O’Hara came across a bunch of out-of-state National Guard troops and put his own spin on their Trump-enabled interloping. As he followed the troops through the neighborhood, O’Hara engaged in protected expression — […]

ALTON — George Berry, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974, is being recognized for his military service. Berry held the rank of Staff Sergeant during his time in the armed forces. Berry, a native of Alton, served during the Vietnam War. His service period spanned seven years, reflecting a significant commitment to his country. Janet Berry, his wife, submitted a message expressing her desire for George Berry to be included in local contributions honoring