ST. LOUIS – St. Louis City officials question whether money problems are the sheriff’s fault, as Alfred Montgomery threatened to cut vital inmate health transports – a move he’s now taking back.
Two men are in custody—one in St. Louis City, the other in Madison County, Illinois—for last week’s double shooting that claimed the life of an Alton man.
All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]
GRAFTON — Approximately 645 Grafton area customers are currently without power due to damage at a local substation, Ameren Illinois officials said around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025. Karly Combest, a public relations strategist with Ameren Illinois, reported that crews are actively working at the substation in the Grafton area to restore service. The exact cause of the damage has not been disclosed. Combest said the utility company expects to have power restored in the Grafton area by 6:30 p.m. Monday. “Crews are actively working and trying to get everyone restored as quickly and safely as possible,” she said.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A former Pagedale police officer is being accused of his role in a police pursuit that happened in Fairview Heights, Illinois. According to news partners at the Post-Dispatch, Theo Ryans, 35, was driving over 80 miles per hour in a 55-mile-per-hour zone back in February. Court documents say that police [...]
The opening of the legislative special session Monday put partisan and intraparty fights in the Missouri Senate on display as Democrats called for expanded storm relief and Freedom Caucus members called for tax cuts as the price for supporting stadium subsidies. Gov. Mike Kehoe called lawmakers together just two weeks after they finished work in […]
A federal appeals court just delivered yet another reality check to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s transparently retaliatory investigation into Media Matters — and the timing couldn’t be better, given that the FTC just opened its own bullshit investigation into the same organization for the same supposed “crime”: reporting factual information that made Elon Musk […]
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St. Louis City is finalizing plans on a six-month lease of a 140,000-square-foot warehouse to store large donations and supplies for tornado recovery efforts, Mayor Cara Spencer said Monday.
JERSEYVILLE — A fundraiser has been launched to support Hannah, a local woman critically injured in a car accident on Reddish Road in Jerseyville. The accident left her with multiple severe injuries, including broken limbs, fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, brain bleeds, and a broken back, according to Sonni Dale, who is organizing the GoFundMe campaign. Hannah’s condition remains critical as medical staff continue to monitor her closely. Doctors have placed an intracranial pressure monitor to assess brain swelling and determine further treatment steps. She is currently unable to breathe unaided and has several chest tubes to manage lung complications. Additional concerns include strokes affecting the left side of her brain and a clot in the right artery of her neck. Hannah is a mother of two young daughters, Zadie, who will turn 5 on June 4, and Austyn, 8 months old. The fundraiser aims to assist with the extensive medical expenses she faces, including dental work and facia
The death of a three-year-old at a Park Hills daycare is now in the hands of the prosecutor as the daycare’s owner continues to operate a separate facility right next door.
ALTON - The Alton Knights of Columbus host six blood drives a year, including one this week. From 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, community members are invited to 1015 Milton Road in Alton to give blood. Richard Ruedin with the Knights of Columbus noted that the need for blood is urgent, especially as summer approaches and donation rates drop. “Come out and give blood,” Ruedin said. “It’s really critical now during the summer period. The need for blood will be even more because everybody’s on vacation, traveling, and donations are really low at this time of year. So please come out and help your community.” You can sign up online for a time slot to donate blood or simply walk in from 1–5 p.m. on Wednesday. Ruedin said they “really could use some walk-ins,” and he hopes many people come out. As an organization, the Knights of Columbus try to organize up to six blood drives every year. The group recognizes
From The Intelligencer: It’s a busy summer construction season across Edwardsville District 7, including at Edwardsville High School. The school’s main office will be closed for the whole summer, according to a news release from the district. The office can still be reached at 618-656-7100. Commons: An 8,000-square-foot expansion of Edwardsville High School’s commons is well underway […]
From St. Louis Magazine: Last week, 34 staffers from the Missouri Botanical Garden, Great Rivers Greenway, and Forest ReLeaf convened to clear out the trees uprooted and broken by the May 16 tornado in two North City parks. It’s a tough job that’s even harder when you really love trees. “It’s just heartbreaking because, as […]
ALTON – OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, June 5. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about lymphedema and meet other people with lymphedema. The June lymphedema education meeting, which will focus on the topic of “What is Lymphedema,”will be held: Thursday, June 5, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services 228 Alton Square Mall, Alton, IL Enter the Rehab office from the upper mall parking lot, facing Alby Street, under the "OSF HEALTHCARE" sign Interested individuals should direct questions or requests for additional information to OSF Rehabilitation Services at (618) 463-5171. Lymphedema refers to tissue swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid that is usually drained by the body's lymphatic system. Some lymphedema facts include: It most commonly affects
ALTON - Sherri and David Henson are celebrating 40 years of blissful marriage. The couple's wedding anniversary was on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The pair met in ninth grade at East Junior High School where David asked Sherri to “go steady” and they have been inseparable ever since. They attribute their long, happy marriage to laughing together often, approaching life as a team, and always supporting each other’s endeavors. The Hensons have three adult children (Abram, Adrianna, and Kain), one grandchild (Gabriel) and a second grandchild on the way. They are immensely proud of the family they’ve created and the life they’ve built. Sherri is the Director of Clinical Services at Alton Memorial Hospital and David is the owner and president of Environmental Resources, Inc. in Wood River. Sherri and David are commemorating their milestone anniversary with a series of getaway trips to Charleston, New Mexico, and Lake Tahoe. Their children are also hosting an intimate
From AARP: Pedestrian deaths have been on the rise, increasing by 72 percent between 2010 and 2021. Among the 42,939 people killed in traffic crashes in 2021, 7,388 (17 percent) were pedestrians. And pedestrians 65 and older face a higher risk of death from traffic crashes. This report reviews data from the AARP Livability Index™ […]
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