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ALTON - Mental Health First Aid is an important skill for community members to learn, says instructor Isaac Sandidge. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Sandidge explained what Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is and how people can benefit from taking a class. He believes MHFA is a vital way to help people experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. “Have you ever heard of CPR? It’s like that for mental health,” Sandidge said. He explained that MHFA covers a variety of mental health and substance use challenges that community members might encounter, including panic attacks, overdoses, psychosis and suicide. The training explains how to help someone experiencing these challenges. Sandidge has served as an MHFA instructor for the past ten years. There are now 4.3 million Americans certified in MHFA, a big step up from Sandidge’s first year in 2016 when the organization

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The death of 29-year-old Roland Robinson of Ferguson is being handled as a homicide.

EDWARDSVILLE – Imagine a setting that sparks children’s natural curiosity – even when it involves serious, real-world challenges. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) is turning that spark into learning by teaming up with the St. Louis Zoo Wildcare Park , where young minds can explore and understand complex topics in a hands-on, engaging way. At the request of the St. Louis Zoo, CCSVP began working in April on a virtual reality simulation to introduce school-aged children to the new Wildcare Park in North St. Louis County. The simulations are being designed and built by Logan Holland, SIUE computer science student; Manas Das, PhD, incoming SIUE computer science assistant professor; and Dennis Mares, PhD, professor of Criminal Justice Studies and director of CCSVP in Belleville. “They wanted us to create a simulation that shows how caretakers feed and care for the animals in the new barns

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Celebrate the history, architecture, and lifestyle of our neighborhood with the new book America’s Great Neighborhoods Series:  Lindenwood Park by … MoreNow Available! Lindenwood Park Has Its Own Book!

A man is hospitalized after a shooting at the Metro bus terminal in Downtown West late Monday morning.

By limiting large-scale water exports from the state, experts and farmers said Missouri has taken forward-thinking measures to protect one of its most vital resources. According to them, it will benefit agriculture, industry and municipal services in the coming years. Governor Mike Kehoe signed new legislation into law on July 14 that limits large-scale water […]

The Stray Cats are hitting the road again.The Rockabilly rockers, featuring original band members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, have just announced dates for a new fall…

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Daniel Douglas was shot in the 2200 block of Union Road, near Interstate 55 and Reavis Barracks Road.

A 23-year-old man from Columbia was killed after being struck by a Ram 1500 while standing near his vehicle on Missouri Route AB.

National Farmers Market Week is a time to recognize the vital role farmers markets, like Soulard Farmers Market, play in our nation’s food system.

ALTON - Centerstone is a national leader in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and they have a special program for teenagers who are dealing with substance dependency. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Rose with Centerstone shared more about PYOTreat, which stands for Preventing Youth Overdose with Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training programs. “Really, anywhere where there’s teenagers, we want to be there,” Rose said. ““It’s awesome when we can open up our doors to the community and just be a source of hope. I think Centerstone is really good at that.” The PYOTreat program serves young people aged 10–25 who are experiencing challenges related to substance use or mental health. Centerstone offers presentations in schools or at community events that aim to teach young people about the dangers of substance use

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The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is making waves with its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The St.... Read More

HARDIN — The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office provided an update after the storm ripped through the area with torrential rain of up to 10 inches late Saturday, July 26, 2025, into early Sunday, July 27, 2025. The severe weather caused flooding, washed out roads, and downed trees, impacting transportation and residences. Photos provided by James Palmer of Kampsville depict damage near his home, including a tree that fell on his vehicle. Several county roads were closed or damaged due to flooding and debris. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in one of its latest reports, Hamburg-Michael Road between Illinois Highway 100 and Retzer Hill remains closed except for emergency use. "Large sections of the roadway have been washed away, and debris and fallen trees continue to pose hazards," the sheriff's office said. "Highway crews have been working to restore access but caution is advised, and alternate routes are recommended." Illinois Highway 100 between Hardin

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Authorities have announced charges in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, that claimed the lives of two people.

Sure, “Department of Justice” has always been a misnomer, what with its blessing of things like civil asset forfeiture, bogus CFAA prosecutions, cop junk science, the 1033 program, and the complete inability to successfully sue federal officers for blatant Constitutional violations. But it also used to have things like a civil rights division that investigated […]

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is reminding Illinoisans to make sure they are following proper safety practices when using their grills throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by June, May and August. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports around 64% of U.S. households own at least one outdoor BBQ, grill or smoker. July was the peak month for grill fires, followed by June, May and August. Gas grills were involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires annually. Leaks or breaks were primarily a problem with gas grills. Six percent of gas grill structure fires and 13% of outside gas grill fires were caused by leaks or breaks based on 2019-2023 annual averages. More than one-quarter of grill structure fires started on an exterior balcony or open porch. Eight percent began when an outside wall caught fire; 3% began with some type

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