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EDWARDSVILLE – Residents from around the Riverbend and beyond have been charged in separate cases with unlawful possession of weapons. Nicholas A. Simpson, 21, of Granite City, was charged on May 9, 2025 with unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (a Class 2 felony) and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (a Class 4 felony). On May 9, 2025, Simpson allegedly possessed a Glock 17 9mm pistol which he reportedly knew was stolen. His possession of the weapon was unlawful as the gun was “uncased, loaded, and immediately accessible at the time of the offense,” court documents state; Simpson also had no valid Firearm Owners’ Identification (FOID) card. Simpson’s case was presented by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, and he was granted pretrial release from custody. Jacob Silva, 18, of Edwardsville, was charged in a separate case filed on May 6, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of possession of a firearm within five years of admission in a

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The best wine down Wednesday downtown! We open at 4pm, get here early for the best seats. Band goes on at 6pm. Happy hour all night long!

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Historic Revitalization For Missouri (HRM) recently honored a select group of companies and individuals for their excellence in the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings and communities across Missouri. HRM presented the 2025 Historic Revitalization Awards at a luncheon at the Angad Arts Hotel in St. Louis. Among highlights of the event was a […]

Lambert International Airport is taking significant steps toward its renovation, with officials now seeking specialized expertise for crucial aspects of the project.

Bryce Harper had two hits and drove in the game-winning run, Jesus Luzardo pitched seven strong innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a homicide that occurred Monday afternoon, May 12, 2025, in the 1100 block of Rio Avenue. At approximately 1:20 p.m., officers from the North County Precinct responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries. No suspects are currently in custody. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim. The investigation remains active. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Those wishing to remain anonymous or seeking a potential reward can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Additional details will be provided as they become available.

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JERSEYVILLE – A local business planning to open at 221 S. State Street in Jerseyville will get a boost in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to complete concrete work at the site. On Tuesday, members of the Jerseyville City Council unanimously approved a large facade commercial grant application submitted by Nana’s Hometown Sweets & Eats Owner Josh Chappell. Building & Zoning Director Jeff Soer said the scope of the work includes converting the gravel portion of the site’s parking lot into concrete. Not only will this ensure consistency between drive-up areas, but also compliance with city regulations against gravel parking lots. Soer said 50% of the total project cost is eligible for TIF funds. With an estimated cost of $48,800, the city has agreed to reimburse up to $24,400 in TIF-eligible project costs. The concrete work at Nana’s Hometown Sweets & Eats is expected to be completed sometime in May of 2025, weather and other conditions permitting. In

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A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon in Spanish Lake.

The St. Louis utility’s request to boost Metro East gas bills by around $9 a month comes amid a flurry of utility price hikes.

Northbound Interstate 55 will close in Jefferson County overnight on Friday.

Ronald Forrest will succeed Charles Stewart, the retiring COO of Metro Transit.

A groundbreaking Missouri bill could soon allow people to use silver and gold as legal tender for paying public and private debts, including for things like taxes and groceries, if the recipient agrees.

Behind effective accelerationism’s techno-optimist smile lies a familiar and dangerous impulse: subordinating human dignity to a technological imperative framed as inevitable. The effective accelerationism movement (e/acc) presents itself as an enlightened embrace of technological progress, especially artificial general intelligence. Led by figures like Guillaume Verdon and embraced by venture capitalists like Marc Andreessen, the movement claims humanity faces a binary […]

Fleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham is sharing his thoughts on the video for Charli XCX’s single "Von dutch."The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his daughter Leelee recently launched a new YouTube…

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Much of the sheriff’s business occurs between two courthouses downtown. “Why would a golf cart be necessary to cross Market Street?” Devoti asked.

ALTON - For a unique and successful blend of talents in band, theater and engineering, our most recent Remarkable Redbird, junior Wesley LeBrun, will be leading the way. Wesley said during a recent interview that "Alton High is a great school and he is proud to attend." Wesley has been a member of the Marching Band, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble and also the Marching 100 at Alton High. He has played a number of different percussion instruments including the snare drum, xylophone, kettle drum and marimba during his three years at Alton High. To participate in the Illinois Music Educators Association contest, Wesley submitted a video performance at a District Festival for a chance to perform with the top high school percussionists in the state of Illinois which he did during a contest in Peoria earlier this year. He was a member of the pit orchestra for the musicals his first two years at Alton High in playing for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and also Annie, but after talking

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