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WOOD RIVER — Wood River Police Department, assisted by Metro East S.W.A.T., executed an arrest warrant Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2025, in the 600 block of Charles Avenue, taking Tyler Taylor into custody without incident. Taylor faces charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, and domestic battery with bodily harm. According to Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, Taylor allegedly committed domestic battery against his partner, who subsequently filed a police report. “The partner told police Taylor made threats against the police if they showed up. That’s why the tactical team was called,” Wells said. The coordinated effort by local law enforcement ensured the warrant was served safely and without further incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

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A powerful tribute, called The Wall That Heals, arrived in St. Louis. 

Anne Pramaggiore is the second of the “ComEd Four” to be sentenced after their 2023 across-the-board convictions on charges of bribery and falsifying records to conceal the scheme.

A St. Louis man was part of a scheme by lawyers and medical providers "to render unnecessary treatments at excessive above-market rates," Uber claims in a lawsuit.

COLLINSVILLE – The Collinsville Area Community Foundation (CACF) has announced a donation in recognition of Kahok great, Bogie Redmon. A 1961 graduate of Collinsville High School, George “Bogie” Redmon was an outstanding athlete and local businessman who always supported his beloved Kahoks and community. To many, Bogie was the embodiment of Kahok spirit and pride. The funds, donated in memory of Bogie by his wife, Judie, will support the Kahoks Teaching Kahoks future teachers scholarship, the Diamonds for Kahoks effort to expand the athletic complex at Collinsville High School, and the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) endowment fund. Celebrating a Legacy Mrs. Redmon’s generosity on behalf of her late husband embodies Bogie’s deep and enduring commitment to the Collinsville community, Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 (CUSD 10) and Kahok Athletics. As a dedicated alumnus and supporter, Bogie consistently championed projects to enhance

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Cold case breakthroughs were punctuated Tuesday with hugs between grieving family members and a college intern who helped get answers.

ALTON — The Alton Police Department announced a new plan on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to address late-night disturbances in downtown Alton, after Alton Mayor David Goins’ announcement on Monday, July 21, 2025, about the revocation of the late-night liquor licenses for Hiram’s Bar at 314 State St. and Pour Decisions Bar at 2024 State St. The two establishments' late-night liquor licenses, which allow them to serve alcohol from 1- 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, were terminated with immediate effect on Monday. Hiram’s is located at 219 W. Third St. in Alton, and Pour Decisions at 2024 State Street in Alton. Additionally, Firehouse Tavern at 314 State St. and Mac’s at 315 Belle St. voluntarily agreed to close by 1 a.m. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford expressed support for the mayor’s decision during remarks to Riverbender.com on Tuesday. “I fully support the decision made by Mayor David Goins in his capacity as liquor commissioner to close Hiram's

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Backers say the study is needed to help the area prepare for the planned opening of the St. Louis Zoo's WildCare Park in Spanish Lake in 2027.

The extreme heat poses health risks to everyone, but it becomes a unique challenge for kids.

The outspoken co-founder of Return to the Land, a relatively new whites-only group based in northern Arkansas, said the group could be expanding to the Springfield, Missouri, area. 

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As the sun beat down on one of the hottest days of the year, a group of about 20 dedicated volunteers from Confluence Academy took to the streets with a mission to reconnect with their students and families before school resumes in less than a month.

WATERLOO — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old female at a residence on State Route 3 in Waterloo, Illinois, on July 21, 2025. At approximately 1:34 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, emergency responders were dispatched to 5925 State Route 3 in Waterloo for a medical emergency involving the juvenile. Monroe County EMS and the first responding deputy arrived within minutes and began life-saving measures, including CPR. The victim, identified as Emma Schultheis of Prairie Du Rocher, was transported to a St. Louis-area hospital, where she was pronounced dead despite continued efforts. Authorities determined that Schultheis died from a gunshot wound. A firearm was recovered and secured at the scene. The Illinois State Police Crime Scene Unit assisted in processing the location. The sheriff’s department confirmed there are no suspects at large and no ongoing threat to the community. Monroe County Sheriff's Office Sergean

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The park has reopened after a recent storm.