ST. LOUIS — A 29-year-old man was given a seven-year prison sentence Thursday in the shooting death of another man in 2022 at a homeless encampment in the city's Old North St. Louis neighborhood.
COLLINSVILLE – A Collinsville man faces multiple felonies after devising a scheme to steal $50,000 through a fraudulent “sale” of tablet computers. Matthew L. Leonard, 30, of Collinsville, was charged with theft (a Class 2 felony) and wire fraud (a Class 3 felony) on March 14, 2025. Leonard allegedly told the victim he had 2,000 tablet computers for sale at a price of $50,000 and had them send the full amount via wire transfer. However, Leonard did not actually have any tablets computers for sale, thereby obtaining the money by deception. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office presented the case against Leonard, who was granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
SIU Edwardsville guard Ray'Sean Taylor broke down in tears after his team was routed by Houston in the NCAA Tournament. It wasn't that the game was lopsided, though the 78-40 margin was certainly that. It was that the opportunity to play meant that much to him.
St. Louis developer AHM Group Thursday shared new renderings and an updated timeline for construction on a 29-story, mass timber residential tower planned for Downtown West.
ALTON - Alton Pride invites you to get “loud and proud” with a bingo fundraiser. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at SportsTap, community members are invited to enjoy bingo, prizes, a 50/50 raffle and performances by D.J. MEGO and drag queens Roxie Valentine and Moxie Cotton. Tickets cost $30 or $225 for a table of eight, and all proceeds go back to Alton Pride and their mission to support the local LGBTQ+ community. “We are planning to sell out the event,” said Kole Harre, one of the organizers. “We want to promote Alton Pride as a not-for-profit in the area. But also, it’s a community event for us. It’s gathering people and having a good time, and it’s in the title, ‘loud and proud.’ We want to make sure that we're prevalent in the community and the community is accepting of us, and that people that identify as LGBTQ know they have a place.” Harre explained that the bingo games will begin
ALTON – Creativity and mental health advocacy come together in an inspiring collaboration between Mooneyham Art, The Milton Schoolhouse, and Centerstone. The Alton Art Expo is a groundbreaking exhibition and community gathering that highlights the healing power of artistic expression. The event will take place on Saturday, March 29th, from Noon to 7 PM, and Sunday, March 30th, from Noon to 5 PM at The Milton Schoolhouse , providing an immersive experience where visitors can explore art’s role in mental health awareness and recovery. Art has long been a tool for self-expression, resilience, and healing. This event creates a welcoming space for artists and community members to engage in meaningful conversations about well-being, creativity, and personal growth. Through a curated selection of artwork, interactive discussions, and expert-led programming, attendees will gain insight into the intersection of art and mental health. “Bringing together artists, mental
NEVADA, Mo. — A Nevada, Missouri, woman pleads not guilty Thursday (3/20) on charges she abused her grandson — breaking 7 of his bones. Tonya Reynolds, 49, was arraigned in Vernon County court Thursday morning on a charge of felony child abuse. Authorities say that while her 5-month-old grandson was left in her care last [...]
“This city has gone far too long without having an organized strategic plan to move this city forward as it relates to crime,” Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle said.
From Industry Week: With the current administration’s emphasis on cracking down on illegal immigrants, employers can expect that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be either showing up on their property or conducting audits to examine whether any employees are not authorized to work. Even if everyone in the workplace has nothing to fear, the […]
ALTON – Two men were arrested on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, following a disturbance involving a large crowd and the open consumption of alcohol in Oakwood Estates, prompting a significant police response. At approximately 8:37 p.m. on Tuesday, officers from the Alton Police Department arrived at the 700 block of Oakwood Estates after receiving reports of the disturbance. Upon their arrival, they observed multiple individuals consuming alcohol in public. Among those present was Justin Glen-Colley, 25, who was known to have an active warrant for domestic battery. As officers attempted to take Glen-Colley into custody, he resisted arrest and attempted to flee in a vehicle. During the struggle, one officer entered the vehicle to restrain him. Glen-Colley then started the vehicle and drove recklessly, endangering the officer. The vehicle struck an Alton Police squad car, a parked vehicle, and a telephone pole before coming to a stop. The situation escalated as several individuals
From National Public Radio: In 1980, Lauren Sugerman was enrolled in a vocational program aimed at getting more women and Black Americans into the steel mills. Then, an industrial giant came calling. It had won a federal contract to maintain and repair elevators for the Chicago Housing Authority. Under an executive order signed 15 years […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd has a new record label: the band has just signed a deal with Frontiers SRL. Their first release will be Celebrating 50 Years – Live At The Ryman, a special live album…
BETHALTO - Amanda Winn wants to bring a new voice to the Bethalto school district. Winn, one of nine candidates running for a seat on the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education, shared more about who she is and what she stands for. She believes there needs to be more transparency and structure to the school board, and she hopes to provide a fresh perspective while advocating for the students. “I’m passionate about this district,” she said. “I love the kids in our community, talking to them and interacting with them. I’ve got four kids of my own that went into this district. It’s a wonderful district. I think I can bring some new ideas and perspectives to the board and get us out of the ‘this is how we’ve always done it.’” Winn graduated from Civic Memorial High School in 1999. Two of her children are currently enrolled at CM. She shared that she volunteers throughout Bethalto “as much as
From St. Louis Business Journal: Advanced manufacturing and workforce development centers have proliferated over the past few years in the St. Louis area. Fueled by federal and state funding, the multimillion-dollar facilities have an ambitious mission: to provide skilled workers for existing businesses, attract new companies and help boost the population of the metro area. […]
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