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Warm, Humid Wednesday Forecast Includes Chance Of Spotty Afternoon Storms

1 month 2 weeks ago
Wednesday starts partly sunny and quiet, with temperatures in the upper 60s early and very light wind. It will feel a little warmer than the thermometer right away, with feels like temperatures in the low to mid-70s as humidity stays high. By afternoon, the day turns hotter and stickier, reaching a high near 87. Sunshine will mix with building clouds, and there is a 55% chance of rain with a spotty thunderstorm possible later in the day. Winds stay light out of the southeast around 6 mph, with

UPDATE: Endangered Silver Advisory canceled for 88-year-old

1 month 2 weeks ago
Editor's Note: The missing woman was located safe and the advisory was rescinded. Per station policy, we are removing the person's name and image from this story. ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a missing woman. Police said the woman left her home on Bartmer Avenue [...]
Megan Mueller

Bethalto Resident Released After Alleged Domestic Battery, Death Threat Against Officer

1 month 2 weeks ago
BETHALTO – A domestic battery suspect accused of threatening to kill a Bethalto Police officer has been ordered released from custody pending trial in Madison County. Timothy L. McCann, 58, of Bethalto, was charged on June 29, 2026, with one count each of threatening a public official (a Class 3 felony), domestic battery, and resisting a peace officer (both Class A misdemeanors). Two days prior on June 27, McCann allegedly knowingly made verbal statements threatening to take the life

Jersey Community Schools Theater Camp Draws Packed House

1 month 2 weeks ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 said Jersey Community High School recently concluded its Theater Camp with a packed house for the campers’ performance, bringing together 75 campers and 50 high school students for a week of activities centered on theater. According to the district, participants learned a song and dance, toured backstage areas, learned about different stage crew jobs, played acting games, enjoyed snacks and received a surprise visit from

Alton Powerboat Nationals Returns to Riverfront

1 month 2 weeks ago
ALTON - The City of Alton and the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau will once again host the Alton Powerboat Nationals. From July 17–19, 2026, community members and visitors can enjoy the Alton Riverfront and several thrilling races on the Mississippi River. There will also be a free meet-and-greet street party on July 17 at Mac’s Downtown. Grace Sakry, a spokesperson with Great Rivers and Routes, noted the excitement of preparing for the races and bringing people together

Missouri eyes nuclear expansion at Callaway as power demand climbs

1 month 2 weeks ago
Driving through the winding roads of Callaway County, often visible in the distance is a massive, 553-foot-tall concrete structure emitting what looks like white clouds. “A lot of people think that’s smoke coming out of the top; it is not. That is water vapor,” said Travis Hart, manager of the Callaway nuclear power plant that […]
Jana Rose Schleis

Person killed in crash on I-70 near Warrenton

1 month 2 weeks ago
WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A person was killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning near Warrenton. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 9:40 a.m. on eastbound I-70 near the 194 mile marker. It involved a motorcycle and a semi tractor-trailer. All eastbound lanes on I-70 were closed for an extended [...]
Nick Gladney

Great Godfrey Corn Maze Set For Vortex Chamber Upgrade

1 month 2 weeks ago
GODFREY - Village of Godfrey officials have approved a renovation project for the vortex chamber at the Great Godfrey Corn Maze, a popular feature of the village’s haunted maze attraction in Glazebrook Park, Mayor Mike McCormick said. Trustees approved at the Tuesday night, July 7, 2026, board meeting a proposal from Stutz Excavating Inc. for structural work on the vortex chamber, which is located near the corn maze and gazebo in Godfrey. McCormick said the work involves reconstruction