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ALTON – An Alton man accused of possessing over 2,000 grams of cocaine while armed with multiple firearms faces major felony charges. Dustin L. Martin, 39, of Alton, was charged on Aug. 7, 2025 with three Class X felony counts of armed violence, one Class X felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and a Class 1 felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Martin was allegedly in possession of three different firearms while possessing with the intent to deliver over 2,000 grams of cocaine on Aug. 7, 2025. The weapons are described in charging documents as a Draco 7.62 caliber rifle, a Ruger P94 .40 caliber pistol, and a Taurus G3C 9mm handgun. A petition to deny Martin’s pretrial release was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the petition, Martin “was the subject of a drug investigation, during which multiple controlled buys were made” from Martin. Officers obtained

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Trevor Fox, spokesperson for Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, confirmed Thursday the auditor's office will look into the payment as it completes a follow-up on an audit of Francis Howell, which earned the district the lowest possible rating of "poor" in December.

The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial Services, raised $61,000 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held Friday, July 25, 2025, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Just surpassing its 12th year, Poettker’s annual golf classic has raised over $400,000 […]

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Purina is sponsoring a nine-episode documentary series, A Different Breed, which follows 18 competitive dogs and their handlers as they train for and compete at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, streaming exclusively on Prime Video starting August 18.

Orise Distribution, a startup wholesale distributor of medical supplies, announced today that it will expand in St. Louis, investing $6.2 million and creating 40 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of more than 5,000 square feet of space to its existing facility. “It’s always exciting to see Missouri-made businesses like Orise Distribution growing […]

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The City of St. Charles has issued a citywide boil water advisory, effective immediately for all residents and businesses as of Thursday afternoon.

Two minors were taken into custody in relation to the shooting death of a teen in Mehlville.

Rocker Eddie Van Halen is being remembered in a new post by his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli.“Some days I really do miss you,” she writes in the post on Instagram, next to a black-and-white photo…

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BETHALTO - You can enjoy a family-friendly music festival while supporting community members in recovery. From 1–6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Amare will host their sixth annual Rockin’4Recovery at Bethalto Park. This event will feature three bands, food trucks, vendors, health and wellness resources, a Kid Zone and more fun. The goal, said Amare executive director Carson Conn, is to promote substance use recovery and remind people that they are not alone. “If you’re not having fun in recovery, you’re not doing it right,” Conn said. “It shows that you’re not alone in it. There's people all around who have experienced similar things that you have, and they came out on the other side of it. It's really about instilling hope, showing everybody what is possible.” The Rockin’4Recovery event promises inflatables, a photo booth, and plenty of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. Conn said they are still

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GODFREY — By fall, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said, the no-smoking signs that have been ordered will be positioned at various public areas in the village. These areas include baseball fields, soccer fields, pickleball courts, the splash pad and more. Mayor McCormick said on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, that Godfrey officials have ordered 30 “No Smoking” signs to be installed. The signs, which have not yet been delivered, are expected to be installed soon. McCormick said the initiative was prompted by community concerns about secondhand smoke, particularly near the village’s splash pad and sports fields. “A lady came to a village meeting an awful lot, asking to close smoking close to the splash pad and soccer fields,” McCormick said, which sparked the village discussion. “People are concerned about secondhand smoke. We’re trying to control it with signs.” McCormick noted the signs were specially made and will be placed in several

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding five suspects accused of robbing three teenagers and shooting one in the city's Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood.

From Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries: A new white paper titled “Women in the Skilled Trades: More Than Just Boots on the Ground” by the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) and Ambition Theory delves into the experiences of women in the construction industry. Click to download paper. Despite comprising nearly half […]

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the ramp from westbound Interstate 64 to eastbound I-55/70 in St. Clair County will be temporarily closed for bridge deck patching starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The ramp is scheduled to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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From Saving Advice: Many people imagine their dream future as something tied to a high-paying office role, but blue collar jobs can open equally promising doors. Skilled trades often provide stability, solid wages, and opportunities for advancement without requiring years of student debt. These roles also offer tangible satisfaction—you can see the direct results of […]

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The union's president wrote to members of the state's congressional delegation urging them to intervene in the St. Louis-area Boeing machinists' strike.