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52-year-old killed in St. Louis hit-and-run

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - A pedestrian was struck and killed in St. Louis Monday evening. According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a driver in a 2015 Buick LaCrosse was traveling westbound along Page Avenue west of Gruner Place around 5:45 p.m. The driver was in the turn lane and struck a 52-year-old [...]
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Person of Interest Detained in Dual Cahokia Heights Homicides

1 month 3 weeks ago
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Authorities have taken a person of interest into custody in connection with two homicides that occurred on the 3900 block of Walnut Street in Cahokia Heights. The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced the arrest on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into the incidents. No charges have been filed at this time. Investigators with the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis discovered the body of a woman during the execution of a search

Tara Glynn Named Collinsville Unit School District 10 Director of Student Services Beginning July 2026

1 month 3 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE – The Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education has approved Tara Glynn as the district’s director of student services, effective July 1, 2026. Tara currently serves as special education supervisor and principal of Hollywood Heights School. The student services director role will be vacant at the end of the 2025-26 school year due to the retirement of current assistant superintendent and director of student services, Bradley Hyre. The student service

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $1.25 Billion For Wednesday Night, Dec. 17, 2025, Drawing

1 month 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO — The Powerball® jackpot for tonight’s drawing has climbed to $1.25 billion, offering Illinois Lottery players another exciting opportunity to dream big this holiday season. Wednesday’s drawing marks the second-largest Powerball jackpot of the year, trailing only the record-setting $1.787 billion prize won on September 6 in Missouri and Texas. It is just the second time in Powerball history that back-to-back jackpots have reached the billion-dollar mark. Holiday

Virden Man Faces Child Pornography Charges

1 month 3 weeks ago
VIRDEN — Jacob Monty, 28, of Virden, has been charged with two counts of child pornography, according to court documents. Monty faces Class X felony charges for allegedly collecting and disseminating videos depicting children under the age of 13 engaging in sexual conduct with other individuals. The offenses reportedly occurred on May 9, 2025. The arrest comes after investigators from the attorney general's office and Virden Police searched Monty’s residence in the 300 block of

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of Month: Marquette Catholic's Davis Excels On Court and In Class

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTOn - Laila Davis, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for her achievements in basketball and her leadership with the 2025-2026 girls' group. Davis is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. Over the course of her high school career, Davis has earned several accolades, including the Gallatin Awards 110%, Defensive Player of the Year Award, and the Coach’s Award. She has also been named Athlete of the Month previously

Glisson Law's 5th Annual Glissmas Giveaway Is Here: Win $500 to Scheels

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON, IL — Glisson Law is proud to announce that its 5th Annual 12 Days of Glissmas Giveaway is underway, continuing a multi-day social media tradition that has become a holiday favorite throughout the Metro East. Now in its fifth year, the Glissmas Giveaway continues Glisson Law’s mission of spreading holiday cheer while supporting the outstanding local businesses that help make the Alton and nearby areas thrive. Each year, the Glissmas Giveaway offers the community multiple chances

Police Confirm Damage Not From Gunfire in Alton Shooting Call

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON — Police responded to a report of a woman allegedly shooting at a residence Tuesday night in Alton, but found no evidence of gunfire at the scene. At approximately 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, the Alton Police Department received a 911 call from a resident in the 3200 block of College Avenue reporting that a woman was firing shots at their home. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers arrived and spoke with the caller, who was also the victim. "A search of the are