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EAST ALTON – Unlawful weapon possession has led to felony charges in separate criminal cases filed against two from East Alton and St. Louis. Wilbur F. Lucious, 43, of East Alton, was charged on June 9, 2025 with unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (a Class 2 felony), aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm with no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card (both Class A misdemeanors). On June 7, 2025, Lucious allegedly possessed a Ruger .22 caliber revolver which he knew was stolen. He also reportedly displayed a Smith & Wesson M&P AR-15 platform rifle “in a threatening manner” to another individual, which he also possessed without a valid FOID card. The East Alton Police Department presented the case against Lucious; while he was granted pretrial release from custody, additional conditoins have been imposed on his release. Among the conditions of his release are that he have no contact with and remain at least 500 feet away from the victim

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What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second – or even first – glance from most Americans. But this not-quite-two-page ruling, as technical and procedural as they come, potentially rewrites a major principle of […]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer says he wants his legislative legacy to be one that has improved public safety across the state. “My major policy focus since I've been in the Senate is on public safety: making sure that we're supporting our brave men and women in law enforcement, making sure that [...]

ST. LOUIS - More than a month later after the May 16 tornado, one resident is still aiding the recovery efforts for those impacted. By doing so, Jake Wheeler is helping homeowners save their homes and belongings with his pledge to tarp over 100 homes. As of now, Wheeler is halfway there to meeting his [...]

City Foundry’s Live Art Market transforms Midtown into an open-air gallery every Wednesday evening. Enjoy live music, dance, portrait sessions, street performers, muralists, and surprise pop-ups from local artists of […]

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CLARKSVILLE, Mo. - A nine-year-old boy is safe after an EF-1 tornado touched down southwest of Clarksville, Missouri, late Wednesday morning. The storm struck quickly, tearing the roof off a home just off Highway 79 and a few miles west of the Mississippi River.  The boy, who was inside with a neighbor doing yard work [...]

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in Illinois. With this comes the risk of West Nile virus (WNV), which has been confirmed from environmental samples in 17 counties around the state so far this year. The reminder comes as public health officials around the country are highlighting the importance of taking action to “Fight the Bite” during National Mosquito Control Awareness Week , June 15-21. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Illinois so far this year, but in 2024, there were 69 confirmed human cases of WNV including 13 deaths, the highest number since 17 WNV-related human deaths were recorded in 2018. “With mosquito season underway in Illinois, it is now time for Illinoisans, especially seniors and those with weakened immune systems, to start taking precautions to prevent mosquito bites,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that three small businesses in Central and Southern Illinois will receive a combined $485,477 in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Riggs Beer Company in Urbana, Quality Pontiac in Alton, and The Cubby Hole of Carlinville will use these funds to purchase and install solar arrays that will improve their energy efficiency and lower utility costs. A breakdown of the funding awarded can be found below: $107,126 to Riggs Beer Company, a beverage producer in Urbana, Illinois $287,500 to Quality Pontiac Inc., a new car dealership in Alton, Illinois $90,851 to The Cubby Hole of Carlinville, a commercial screen printing business in Carlinville, IL In total, the solar energy capacity added from this funding will generate $43,300 in energy savings per year, and the energy generated from the new installations is enough to power 43 homes. “I’m

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Republicans want to make 250 million acres of public lands eligible for sale to housing developers.

Mötley Crüe is looking to kickstart your weekend with some news.The metal vets have shared an Instagram post teasing an announcement happening Friday. The accompanying photo features only what appears…

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CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 at 201 West Main Street, inside Elks Lodge. What: Carlinville Community Blood Drive When: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 12-5 p.m. Where: Elks Lodge, 201 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60045 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. 2801 South 10th St., Springfield, Ill., (217) 753-1530. Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org ) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before May 7, 2025 are eligible

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ALTON - Pour Decisions has a busy few days ahead, and they invite you to come by and kick off your weekend early. Located at 204 State Street in Alton, the bar opened last year and has received acclaim for their all-day daily specials and fun events. Community members can enjoy specials and entertainment on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, for 618 Day, followed by a Juneteenth celebration on June 19, “Sipping in Sundresses” on Friday, June 20, and a comedy show and “Beachwear Bash” party on June 21. “We’re actually going to have a lot of things going on this week,” said Stacey, Pour Decisions co-owner. “If people have a vision of what they want to see downtown, let us know. If we can make it happen, we’re going to make it happen.” The fun kicks off on Wednesday, June 18, with 618 Day in the 618 region. People can enjoy breakfast and lunch specials from Savory Little Things until 4 p.m., followed by dinner specials by Beyond

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Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is the lead sponsor of a bill to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. U.S. President Trump offered remarks on that proposal on Wednesday.

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council voted on Monday to add certain exceptions to the City Code regarding Unlawful Use of Weapons. City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance amending the City Code to allow certain exceptions consistent with state law , as the city’s current weapon use laws were “overbroad in their restrictions,” according to the ordinance. Previously, the City Code made it illegal to carry “a tear gas projector or bomb, or any object containing noxious liquid gas or substances” on one’s person or in any vehicle. The recently passed ordinance adds exceptions for objects containing “a non-lethal noxious liquid gas” and substances “designed solely for personal defense carried by a person 18 years of age or older.” This would apply to substances like pepper spray, often carried for self-defense, which were technically illegal under the old City Code. Exceptions have also been added

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The incident happened June 10 following a protest, but it's unclear what was defaced. Multiple local reporters visited and saw no visible damage.

This year, SWADE has worked alongside Open Spaces STL, 4 Hands Brewing Co., and River City Outdoors to introduce the Mound City Film Series, which brings the renowned MountainFilm Festival […]

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For the first time, one of the nation’s premier film festivals is coming to St. Louis, bringing a world-class celebration of film, storytelling and conservation with the inaugural Mound City […]

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