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One new proposal offers a $1,000 reward for bounty hunters that report undocumented immigrants who have trespassed illegally into the state.

ROXANA, — In a triangular wrestling match held Thursday night at Roxana High School, teams from East Alton-Wood River (EAWR), Mascoutah, and Roxana faced off in a series of competitive bouts, with injuries impacting the performance of some wrestlers. In the opening match, EAWR took on Mascoutah, where EAWR managed to secure only two victories out of 13 matches. Tyler Adams won a closely contested match in the 144-pound weight class, finishing with a score of 10-7. Drake Champlin also recorded a win for EAWR, securing a pinfall in the 215-pound weight class. However, the majority of Mascoutah's victories came from forfeits, as EAWR was unable to field a complete team due to injuries. The final score for the match was 70-9 in favor of Mascoutah. Roxana then faced Mascoutah in the second match of the evening. Roxana's wrestlers performed strongly, with Lyndon Thies winning by pinfall in the 175-pound class. Cy Courtney (285 pounds), Ari Walker (120 pounds), and Lleyton Cobine also

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On January 24, District 6 officers responded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Era, just before 7:30 a.m. Officers located a 33-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds to his right arm and abdomen. The 33-year-old man told officers he was walking in the street near the above location. Suddenly, a man wearing a […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that a man who attacked a librarian has been convicted and sentenced to the maximum term of five years in prison. Terrell E. Porter, 46, of Alton received the sentence after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery. The charge, a Class 3 felony, carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Porter pleaded guilty to punching a librarian at Hayner Public Library in Alton on Oct. 10, 2024. Porter was taken into custody near the library by Alton Police Department officers who responded to a report of a librarian being punched. There was no known motive for the attack. Porter had been the subject of recent misdemeanor complaints in the area for disorderly conduct and trespassing. He has previous felony convictions for drug offenses in 2003, 2009 and 2022, as well as damaging government property in 2024 and violating an order of protection in 2024. “This was an unprovoked attack on

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The lawsuit, filed by Forsythe Associates, says James and Debbi Gorczyca secretly changed the terms of the loan agreements through bankruptcy court filings to skirt their responsibility to repay it.

ALTON — Lauren Wilson, the current Deputy Clerk of Alton, is officially running for City Clerk in the upcoming Consolidated Election on April 1st . With nearly four years of experience in the clerk’s office, Wilson has already proven her dedication to the role, having stepped up as acting Clerk for over two years when needed. “I don’t see myself as a politician — I’m a public servant,” Wilson shared during her appearance on Our Daily Show . “This job is about working for the people, and that’s what I’ve always strived to do.” Wilson described the clerk’s office as the backbone of city government, where all municipal business begins. From managing vital records to preparing resolutions and preserving decades of city history, she emphasized the importance of efficiency and accessibility in the office. “All business flows through the clerk’s office, whether it’s handling contracts or connecting

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Accident Reconstruction is investigating a fatal car crash that happened around 6:12 a.m. on January 24 in the 4600 block of McRee.

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A simple legal strategy could spell the end of the fledging industry, which had been poised for renewal. But it may also backfire.

District 5 is investigating a shooting that left a 40-year-old male injured around 11 a.m. on January 24 in the 1600 block of Hamilton.

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The consolidated restaurant in Midtown will serve specialties from both Latin American restaurants.

Vashon alumni and fans said they were shocked by the decision that will keep siblings, students and college scouts out of the gym.

A breakfast and lunch spot in downtown St. Louis has closed — citing the effects of "violence in downtown St. Louis."

Target Corp., which has been among the most high-profile supporters of diversity initiatives in recent years, is now the latest big business to cut back on those policies.

In March, Elton John will be hosting his annual Academy Awards viewing party, which raises funds for his Elton John AIDS Foundation. But this year that won't be the only…

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Aldi is opening a new St. Louis-area store in Olivette.

ALTON - Jillian Dwiggins is the Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Alton High School Remarkable Redbird of the Month. Nobody puts together a more successful combination of A's, strikes and goals than the most recent Remarkable Redbird, sophomore Jillian Dwiggins. Jillian is in her second year of varsity bowling and is a leader of the Redbird bowling team that placed fourth at the recent Southwestern Conference Tournament. She ranked sixth of all individual bowlers in the Southwestern Conference earlier this year. Jillian went to the state tournament during middle school and also last year as a freshman. Her individual highlights this year was bowling a 299 game, just one pin short of a perfect game of 12 strikes in a row. Jillian, who bowled in her first tournament when she was 8 years old, gives a lot of credit to her parents who have been avid bowlers themselves. With Jillian's talents and interest in bowling, her parents were able to introduce her to the Junior Bowling Club of St. Louis,

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After King Trump’s dutiful Supreme Court recently refused to hear the case, a New York State law has taken effect requiring that ISPs provide low-income, state residents affordable $15 broadband. It’s a big win for digital equity activists and consumer groups that have long argued that America’s heavily monopolized (and barely competitive) broadband industry results […]

ALTON - The Salvation Army locations in Alton and Granite City are facing a significant shortage of food items for their pantries, prompting a community response through a food drive organized by Freer Auto Body at 4512 North Alby Road in Godfrey. The "Have a Heart" food drive has started and will continue until Feb. 15, 2025. The recent winter storms have slowed typical food donations to The Salvation Army. Community members are encouraged to drop off food donations at Freer Auto Body. Additionally, those who wish to collect items at their own businesses, churches, or other locations can coordinate with the organizers for pickup. Margaret Freer, one of the owners of Freer Auto Body, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, “The need in our area is great. In today’s world, no one should be hungry. We should count our blessings every day, and if you have the ability to give, you should help those in need.” She urged the public to participate in the campaign,

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A Missouri man faces criminal charges after he allegedly assaulted a victim while pretending to be an immigration officer, according to court records and police documents