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NORMAL - Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) asks for the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in the shots fired incident that occurred on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at approximately 7:40 p.m., in the Bone Student Center. In an isolated incident, a fight started between two groups of people that ended with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to a non-student. The victim was transported to an area hospital. The person of interest, seen in the attached pictures, fled the scene. ISUPD responded with all available resources, and we are grateful for the assistance of Normal Police, Bloomington Police, McLean County Sheriff, Illinois State Police, and Normal Fire Department who rapidly responded to support our community. Dozens of officers worked through the night processing evidence, responding to calls and tips, and providing an extra presence on campus. We ask the public to review two photos of a person of interest. Information can be provided by

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The Trump administration this month scrapped a Biden-era proposal that would have required state Medicaid programs and allowed federal Medicare to pay for some GLP-1s for obesity treatment. Instead, state Medicaid programs will retain the choice of whether to cover the high-priced medications for their residents. The drugs, which have historically been prescribed to diabetic […]

The Trump administration this month scrapped a Biden-era proposal that would have required state Medicaid programs and allowed federal Medicare to pay for some GLP-1s for obesity treatment. Instead, state Medicaid programs will retain the choice of whether to cover the high-priced medications for their residents. The drugs, which have historically been prescribed to diabetic […]

Granite City Girls Soccer Goalie Katie Gartner Is Key Part Of Warriors, Makes Tremendous Saves To Preserve Draw Against Edwardsville Bu COLIN FEENEY EDWARDSVILLE - Katie Gartner is a sophomore goalkeeper for the girls soccer team at Granite City High School, and her solid work in the net for the Warriors has helped the team achieve a good season thus far - with the potential for more good things ahead. She is a Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete of the Month for the Warriors. Gartner made some astonishing saves for Granite during a 1-1 draw against Edwardsville at Tiger Stadium on Apr. 24, including a pair of big saves against Gabby Thompson, one of the area's most exciting and dangerous players. Her saves in goal helped the Warriors gain a vital point on the road. For the season, she's played 1,000 minutes in goal, conceding 15 goals for a 1.20 goals-against-average and an .870 save percentage in helping Granite go to a 4-4-5 record so far this season. With the crucial

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A man who received a suspended sentence just weeks ago for stealing is back in jail; this time, for armed carjacking.

EDWARDSVILLE A woman was airlifted to a St. Louis-area hospital after her vehicle flipped down a steep embankment near a bike trail on Illinois Route 157 on Monday afternoon, April 28, 2025, just north of Gephardt Lane in Edwardsville. Edwardsville Fire Chief Brendan McKee said the woman’s injuries were serious and required air transportation. McKee added that the rescue operation involved cutting the roof off the vehicle and using a utility terrain vehicle to transport her to the helicopter. The Edwardsville Police Department is investigating the crash and responded quickly to the scene. Chief McKee did not provide additional details about the cause of the crash or the woman’s condition. No further information has been released at this time. More to come.

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St. Louis police have a man in custody for a drive-by shooting that happened Sunday night in downtown.

ALTON — The Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of East Broadway and Homer Adams Parkway Monday afternoon, April 28, 2025. Upon arrival, first responders found two SUVs that had collided in the intersection. Traffic was disrupted as emergency personnel managed the scene. No injuries were reported in the incident.

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Zak Starkey is happy to have his job with The Who back.The drummer, son of Ringo Starr, was briefly let go by Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, before eventually being…

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At least 26 people were charged with immigration-related felonies in the eastern part of Missouri since Feb. 1 compared with just two charges during the same period last year.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police arrested Donte T. Pryor Sr. on April 24, 2025, following a home invasion and kidnapping incident that led to a vehicle pursuit ending in a crash in St. Charles County, Mo. At approximately 6:39 p.m. on Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Edison Avenue in Granite City after receiving a report of a home invasion and kidnapping. Upon arrival, they observed Pryor driving a vehicle with an adult female and two juvenile victims inside. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, Pryor refused and fled, prompting a pursuit that concluded with a traffic crash. Pryor and the adult female were transported to a medical facility for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The two juvenile victims were also inside the vehicle but no injuries were reported. The following day, April 25, Granite City Police detectives presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. Pryor was charged with seven felonies, including

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Tower Grove CDC hosted a free Landlord & Rehabber Training on Real Estate Investing 101, Wednesday, April 23, 11:30am to 1pm, a Brown Bag event at the MO Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Science Education Center.  

Realtor and Landlord Tina Siebert, of Circa Properties, shared her insights and experience in Residential Real Estate investing.  Tina provided the groundwork for those new to the venture and tips for seasoned investors; such as determining a target location, establishing a team, securing funds & creating a budget, short term & long term plans, all aspects of closing a deal, reviewing a property for immediate or long term improvements, inspections, zoning, insurance, surveys, and so much more!  Ella Gross, HomeScreen Manager, reviewed the tenant screening process and an overview of ARCH (At-risk Renters Connection to Housing), stressing the importance of screening tenants on the front end to reduce headaches long term.

2025 Landlord & Rehabber Training schedule

4/23 Real Estate Investing 101

5/28 Financing a Real Estate Investment project

6/25 Buying Property from Tax Sales and STL City’s Land Bank - LRA

7/23 Historic Preservation and Neighborhood Preservation Tax Credit Programs

8/27 Conflict Resolution Strategies for Landlords

9/24 Real Property Insurance, Coinsurance, & Risk Tolerance

The 2025 training sessions will take place at MO Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Science Education Center, 11:30 - 1pm, bring your lunch.  Advance registration is required as space is limited.

A vacant building downtown once targeted for apartments has been sold to an entity affiliated with the operator of an adjacent data center.

Keshaun Davison, 24, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

A trio of research firms who contend Missouri is a poster child for success in the cannabis industry hope to win a contract to study the state’s market closer. “As it relates to cannabis markets, Missouri is pretty famously the model to follow,” said Mackenzie Slade, CEO and owner of New York-based Cannabis Public Policy Consulting. “So I’m very interested in doing a super deep dive.” In March, the state issued a request for proposals looking for a vendor to conduct a cannabis market…

Here’s a puzzle: How do you write a law that’s so badly designed that (1) the people it’s meant to help oppose it, (2) the people who hate regulation support it, and (3) everyone involved admits it will be abused? The answer, it turns out, is the Take It Down Act. The bill started with […]

In a small tattoo shop in North Kansas City, a local tattoo artist is helping clients regain their strength and confidence one design at a time.

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Police have arrested a local man on multiple child pornography charges after someone found the disturbing material in an alleyway. Tyler J. Sheppard, 31, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged on April 23, 2025, with five counts of child pornography, each Class 2 felonies. On June 30, 2022, Sheppard allegedly possessed multiple photos of child pornography depicting children under the age of 13. According to a petition to deny Sheppard’s pretrial release, the investigation began on July 1, 2022, after the Granite City Police Department received a report of “excessive refuse and belongings in an alleyway.” "The complainant reported that she saw the refuse and looked at it closer,” the petition states. “Upon closer inspection, she noticed a computer, printer, and several printed photographs containing child pornography. “Officers seized the computer and printed images. The belongings were infested wit

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The distribution arm of a magazine publishing company is closing a South Dakota plant, resulting in nearly two-dozen remote workers in Missouri losing their jobs and hundreds cut across the company.