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The officer suffered minor abrasions and was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on Monday after allegedly assaulting a 70-year-old woman when she confronted him about illegally dumping trash, police said.

ALTON - Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy (RCLA), previously Mississippi Valley Christian School, will host a Monopoly-themed trivia night fundraiser to update their facilities. Located at 2009 Seminary St reet in Alton, the school serves children from pre-k through 12th grade. On Friday, March 28, 2025, community members are invited to come out and enjoy an evening of trivia and raffle prizes, with all proceeds going toward RCLA. “We’re trying to build that culture that people want to be involved in,” said Administrator Tim Lee. “The mission is worth it. If you’re not doing anything of lasting value, how is anybody going to get excited about it? The fact that we have almost 150 years of education on that property is amazing from a historical standpoint. We want to continue it for another 150 years.” Tickets to the trivia night cost $30 and include a meal, trivia and mulligans. Raffle tickets cost $1 each and items include baseballs

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Two men have been charged in connection to the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who were found dead in the backyard of a home in January 2024.

Nearly three weeks after six bronze mausoleum doors were stolen from a cemetery in south St. Louis County, law enforcement says they’ve recovered one of the doors.

JERSEY COUNTY — A power outage affecting approximately 885 customers occurred on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to high winds that toppled a tree into a substation, according to Ameren Illinois Spokesperson Brian Bretsch. The outage impacted several communities, including Elsah, Dow, Grafton, Brussels, Godfrey, and Golden Eagle. The incident occurred at 12:25 p.m., prompting immediate action from Ameren crews. Bretsch noted that while there were multiple wind-related outages throughout the service territory, none were classified as large-scale. "We've had several wind-related outages today in different parts of our service territory," he said. "We have not experienced any large-scale outages, but some outages in the 1,000 to 2,000 range." Bretsch added that following the tree's impact on the substation, crews began conducting tests on the transformers within the substation to assess any potential damage before restoring power. "Customers will be without power during this testing,"

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My project thus far has been to educate you, to help you renormalize history from a common ethical center. To show you what should be abundantly clear: that simple truths, all around us, reveal things that are blatantly obvious. That we are now ruled by liars, cheaters, and men with an unbounded appetite for power. […]

Longtime Moody Blues singer/guitarist Justin Hayward has announced a set of 2025 tour dates for his Blue World tour, which has him playing songs from throughout his career and sharing…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Betty Sue Emert, a dedicated volunteer and initial board member of Faith in Action Edwardsville/Glen Carbon (FIAEGC), passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Emert was instrumental in the organization since its inception, contributing her time and expertise to support community members in need. Emert's involvement with FIAEGC began at its founding, where she not only served as a volunteer driver but also shared valuable insights into the organization’s early days, including the folding of wheelchairs. Her role extended beyond driving, as she often responded to inquiries and took on additional tasks to support the organization’s mission. In her recent capacity on the advisory committee, Emert ensured that Frances Gregg, the founder of FIAEGC, had transportation to key events, including the annual volunteer appreciation event and the end-of-year meeting. Last summer, she participated in a video that highlighted FIAEGC's services, demonstrating her commitment

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An arrest warrant has been issued for an Arnold man for allegedly keeping hundreds of images and videos containing child pornography on his personal electronic devices.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Angela L. Cooper, a 47-year-old former office manager from Collinsville, was sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for embezzling more than $158,000 and committing identity theft while employed by AMK Heating and Cooling in Edwardsville. The sentencing followed Cooper's guilty plea to multiple charges, including wire fraud, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and tax fraud. The U.S. District Judge also ordered Cooper to pay $168,536.12 in restitution and to serve three years of supervised release after her prison term. The case was highlighted by U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft, who emphasized the severe impact of identity theft on victims. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office aggressively prosecutes identity theft because the crime causes so much harm,” Weinhoeft said. “Its victims suffer not only drained bank accounts, but they also endure sleepless nights, and it can sometimes take years to undo the damage.” Court documents

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A nonprofit provider of housing, care and support services for older adults and one of the St. Louis region's largest nonprofit organizations is changing its name as part of a rebranding.

According to a lawsuit filed with the county Wednesday, Save A Lot entered into two license and supply agreements with One Dollar + LLC for a total of 10 stores in 2023.

ST. LOUIS - The Saint Louis Zoo announced a significant change in its polar bear exhibit this week, bidding farewell to resident polar bear Kali and welcoming a pair of twin polar bear brothers from the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium. The transition took place as part of a breeding exchange designed to enhance genetic diversity among the species. Kali, a 12-year-old polar bear, has been a popular figure at the Saint Louis Zoo since his arrival in 2015. He has been described as gregarious, curious, and intelligent. Kali has now relocated to Toledo, where he will be paired with a female polar bear named Crystal. This move marks Kali's first opportunity to mate, taking advantage of the limited seasonal window for polar bear breeding. “Kali is a special bear beloved by so many people here in St. Louis,” said Julie Hartell-DeNardo, the Zoo’s Kevin Beckmann Curator of Carnivores. “While we’ll miss him greatly, this important opportunity allows Kali to contribute t

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