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A man from Rolla, Missouri, was sentenced to up to a decade in prison for shooting his ex-girlfriend in the face.

WASHINGTON — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday blasted the assault charges the Trump administration is pursuing against New Jersey U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver following a clash with law enforcement earlier this month outside an immigration detention center in Newark. Leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus, Democratic Women’s Caucus and Congressional Progressive Caucus defended McIver at a press conference […]

WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Tuesday was grilled by senators on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about funding estimates for a barrier along the southern border, as well as concerns about the Trump administration’s adherence to due process in immigration enforcement. Noem was sharply criticized by Democrats for […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Tuesday that a Troy man convicted of first-degree murder in the death of his mother has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Neil Howard, 46, received the sentence Tuesday for the murder of his mother, Norma J. Caraker, 60, of Troy. She was strangled with a bungee cord in September 2023. Following a week-long trial in February, a jury convicted Howard of first-degree murder. Evidence and testimony presented by Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager and Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Kemper suggested Howard was unhappy about his mother’s dating. The evidence and testimony showed that she was killed in her bedroom, shortly after she had a date. At a sentencing hearing Tuesday, Yager sought a sentence of at least 45 years in prison. Yager noted that Howard had previous arrests involving incidents with other family members. “It is clear that the defendant is a violent individual, and

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When this week’s tornados struck the City of St. Louis John Clark, labor relations manager for Millstone Weber, headed for the neighborhoods he knew would be worst hit. It was more than curiosity: Clark has a long history of doing relief work in tornado-struck areas, including the 2011 Joplin tornado. Clark works through Samaritan’s Purse, […]

STAUNTON – As part of its ongoing commitment to enriching rural communities, Madison Communications is proud to announce that the Bunker Hill Public Library has been awarded the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Community Grant of $4,200. This annual grant program, sponsored by FRS and supported by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association members, provides funding to projects that enhance the quality of life in rural America. Each year, grants ranging from $250 to $5,000 are awarded to support community-focused initiatives across four major categories. Madison Communications, a long-time NTCA member serving Internet, TV, and Voice to Madison and Macoupin counties in Illinois, partnered with FRS to secure this grant for the Bunker Hill Library. The library chose to use its awarded funds to install a custom-made interactive technology table in its children’s section. Designed as an engaging educational resource, the table encourages learning through play and supports

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The National Weather Service has confirmed at least three tornadoes just south of the St. Louis metropolitan from Monday's severe storms.

GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School is proud to announce that its Job Shadow & Workplace Experience Program, led by business teacher Candi Parker , has been named the 2025 Madison County CTE Program of the Year . Parker was presented the award by Madison County CTE Director Kaleb Smith at the Madison Country CTE Awards Luncheon on May 15 in Edwardsville. "The exceptional quality of this year’s nominees inspired us to create a new category—the 2025 CTE Program of the Year," said Smith. "From job shadows to internships and capstone projects, students gain essential skills and connections that prepare them for life after graduation. Mrs. Parker's tireless efforts have built a program where employers are not just participants—they’re advocates." Parker, who is completing her fifth year in GCSD9, teaches business classes at GCHS and Lake Educational Support Services Center (ESSC) and also serves as the and CO-OP and Job Shadow Coordinator.

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ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 community can now receive healthcare at Alton High School. On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, ACUSD11 and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF) marked the opening of a new healthcare clinic at Alton High School, available to students, staff and district families. The clinic will offer in-person and telehealth appointments, and insurance is not required. “Our number one district and school goal is to create a culture of belonging for all of our students and staff, and what we know is that it can be very challenging to get quick, responsive healthcare,” said Superintendent Elaine Kane. “We really believe that having access here on campus will improve attendance and improve the well-being of everyone in the Alton School District.” Kane thanked the Board of Education, the district administration, the high school administration and maintenance staff, and many others for their support of the project. She

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Our Secretary of Homeland Security, tasked with overseeing the detention of thousands of people, doesn’t understand one of the most fundamental protections against unlawful imprisonment in our legal system. And we’re not talking about some obscure technical detail — we’re talking about habeas corpus, a basic right that’s been around since the Magna Carta. Kristi […]

Court documents reported that Scott Arnold-Micke, 48, met with a 17-year-old boy and engaged in sexual acts.

5 On Your Side's Annie Krall was in The Ville neighborhood speaking to heartbroken homeowners who are already looking to rebuild with financial help.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  St. Louis is eyeing the use of $10 million to $20 million in federal funds for tornado damage recovery, Mayor Cara Spencer said Tuesday. She said she had asked the city’s Community Development Administration to look at what federal American Rescue Plan Act funds could be used for the purpose. […]

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council narrowly approved an ordinance on Monday replacing the state’s expired 1% sales tax on groceries with the city’s own 1% taxes on groceries and grocery “services.” According to the ordinance, the State of Illinois recently eliminated its 1% sales tax on grocery items; 100% of the revenue generated by this tax went to local municipalities. Without this sales tax revenue, Wood River estimates an annual loss of $800,000, which “creates an undue hardship on City.” To help local municipalities make up for the lost revenue, the Illinois General Assembly later passed a law allowing each municipality to put their own 1% grocery sales taxes in place. However, any municipality that imposes their own grocery sales tax is also required to impose a “service tax” at the same rate; Wood River’s 1% sales tax would be implemented alongside a 1% “service tax.” “ City has determined

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At the end of a news conference with other city officials covering topics like the city’s siren system, the presence of the Missouri National Guard, and getting state and federal help to those most in need, the mayor was asked to describe her own reaction when first seeing the aftermath of the tornado.