WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued irreparable harm would result if […]
A Cole County judge will decide Wednesday on whether a proposed constitutional amendment goes too far or if state law directs him to allow it to go to a November vote. At the end of an hour of arguments Tuesday, Circuit Judge Daniel Green promised he would deliver his ruling in one day. Then the […]
WELLSTON, MO. — St. Louis County Police Department detectives are investigating a homicide after a shooting Tuesday morning, Aug. 18, 2026, in the 6300 block of Ridge Avenue in Wellston left one adult male dead and three other adult males injured, authorities said. Officers from the North County Police Cooperative responded at approximately 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, to a call for a shooting. When they arrived, officers found four adult males suffering from apparent gunshot injuries.
EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today unveiled a newly renovated, state-of-the-art DMV facility in East St. Louis, designed to provide faster service, greater efficiency and a more convenient customer experience. Located at 1468 State St., Suite 200-300, the upgraded East St. Louis DMV is the 27th One-Stop-Shop DMV in Illinois and the second in the Metro East region. Under the One-Stop-Shop model, cross-trained employees can complete multiple transactions at a
EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton man was found guilty Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, of felony home invasion after prosecutors said he kicked his way into a sleeping couple’s East Alton home on July 4, 2025, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced. Jesse E. Stewart, 42, was found guilty following a bench trial before Associate Judge Neil Schroeder, who issued the verdict. Stewart will be sentenced later. Home invasion, a Class X felony, is punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged another individual for their alleged involvement in the video-recorded public battery of an 18-year-old in Jerseyville . Lucas C. Roberts, 18, of Jerseyville, faces a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery/video/audio recording, a Class 4 felony count of mob action, and a Class C misdemeanor count of assault. On Aug. 9, 2026, Roberts allegedly filmed the victim as they were being attacked in the Jerseyville
Neil Young has just added two new shows to his 2026 schedule.The rocker and his band The Chrome Heart will play two co-headlining dates with Willie Nelson and the Family…
(Video interview and photos by Charlie Schlueter). ALTON — Viral social media creator Professor Sendy met an assortment of fans Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at a well-attended gathering at the Flock Food & Truck Park in Alton for a free public meet-and-greet offering photos, autographs, conversations, and opportunities to recreate his viral “Wombo” words and comedy videos. Professor Sendy is known for original comedy, inventive “Wombo” words, and rapid-fire, one-breath
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for the legendary blues rock trio ZZ Top, has died at age 77."It was announced today that Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for the past 56…
MAGA, the GOP, and the Trump administration don’t really care about the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking. The MAGA GOP made a lot of noise during Biden’s single term because they were sure the files would show a Pizzagate’s-worth of Democratic political figures engaged in the ritual abuse of underage girls. Once Trump was […]
WOOD RIVER – Following the detection of PFAS in Wood River’s drinking water, city officials say steps are being taken to address current levels and develop a long-term solution. City Manager Steve Palen informed residents last week of an incoming notice following testing by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) which detected PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the city’s drinking water measured at 6.7 parts per trillion, higher than the state’s
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