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An Alton man will spend decades in state prison for ordering a gang-related shooting that resulted in the death of an innocent teenager.

EDWARDSVILLE - An Alton man described by prosecutors as the “shot-caller” in the 2024 fatal shooting of 13-year-old Ra’Niya Steward was sentenced Monday to 50 years in prison in Madison County Circuit Court in Edwardsville. Keith A. Sanders, 26, was sentenced by Associate Judge Neil Schroeder after a January trial in which he was found guilty of one count of first-degree murder and two counts of contributing to the criminal delinquency of a minor. Before the sentence hearing

A new book documenting the history of Black Sabbath has been announced.The Masters of Reality - Why Black Sabbath Matter is described as the first-ever official Black Sabbath book and…

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ASIA is back with new music.The band, which features original member Geoffrey Downes, along with musicians Virgil Donati, John Mitchell and Harry Whitley, will release Indigo on Nov. 6.Indigo is the…

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Metro riders are seeing big changes to stations across the city Monday.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS/CASEYVILLE - At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Fairview Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the attic of a residence in the 9600 block of Ridge Heights Road, where firefighters found flames near the roofline and quickly contained the fire to the roof and attic, according to the Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District. The first emergency unit arrived within four minutes of dispatch and discovered active

A Jefferson County Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for a Hazelwood man accused of breaking into several cars, including a police officer’s vehicle, and stealing items within.

Europe Night Club, at 710 N. 15th St., received notice in February that the business was facing a protest against its 3 a.m. liquor license permit.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol released numbers Monday morning regarding traffic and boating incidents over the holiday weekend.

(The Center Square) – More than 400 fugitives have been arrested in Illinois, and another 117 in Missouri, over the last two months.

ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins said feedback from the city’s Friday night, July 3, 2026, fireworks display in Alton has described it as “one of the best in many years.” The mayor said the city placed extra emphasis on the event because of America’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Goins said the display was “a spectacular display” and that he received “a lot of compliments” afterward. He said that when he went to the grocery store Saturday, July 4,

Trump-appointed Louisiana federal judge Terry Doughty has spent years bending over backwards trying to help some MAGA faithful manufacture nonsense claims about “censorship” for some grifters getting moderated on social media. As you’ll recall, he issued a bizarrely problematic ruling on July 4th three years ago, in which he said of perfectly reasonable, non-coercive communication […]

The Soundfreaq Sound Spot II combines wireless audio performance, ambient lighting, and relaxing sound features in a compact design built for modern lifestyles. Featuring a Bamboo and White finish with eco-friendly materials, this Bluetooth speaker complements bedrooms, offices, living rooms, and personal spaces while delivering both style and functionality. Engineered with a custom-designed audio driver, […]

A convicted sex offender residing in southeast Missouri is in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing after his arrest last month on child pornography charges.

President Donald Trump has shown the immense power of the executive branch to stymie offshore wind development, as nearly all projects are in waters where federal agencies operate as the landlord. Now, as the feds block new permits and dangle billion-dollar buyout offers to convince developers to walk away from their projects, state leaders are […]