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KAMPSVILLE - On March 21, 2025, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified of a Disturbance and Property Damage, at a residence in the 200 block of High St. in Kampsville, Calhoun County, Illinois. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, collected evidence and conducted several witness interviews. Subsequent to that investigation, Lori A. Ross, age 54, of Kampsville, Illinois was arrested for the following offenses: Disorderly Conduct – False Report to 911 (Two Counts) Ross was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for processing; after which she was released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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ALTON - The William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse has been identified for accelerated disposition. Located at 501 Belle Street in Alton, t he William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse serves as a social security administration office. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) listed the William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on their list of assets identified for accelerated disposition on March 31, 2025. “GSA is focused on rightsizing the federal real estate portfolio to reduce the burden on the American taxpayer while also delivering space that enables its agency customers to achieve their missions,” GSA said in a statement. “This initiative aims to engage the market, attract interested parties, and inform strategies that will expedite the disposition of federal assets, consistent with all applicable laws.” This means ownership of the building and assets will be transferred. Anyone who is interested

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ALTON - The Alton First Responders Springfest invites the community to enjoy a carnival while supporting local first responders. The Springfest is a carnival, complete with rides, food and fun. A percentage of ticket sales will be distributed to Alton’s first responders and organizations that support them. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. tonight, April 11, 2025, and runs through Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Alton Amphitheater. “Go down, have fun, because a percentage of the profits from the carnival is going to go to our first responders,” said Dan Herkert, Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair. “Hopefully it’s something that is successful and it turns into another annual event because of the fact that it’s benefiting some of our local heroes.” The rides take tickets, and each ticket costs $2 or you can buy 16 tickets for $30. On Monday through Thursday, each ride only needs one ticket. On weekdays, the Springfest will run from 5–1

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"The year and a half of sexual abuse that ensued, like so many prior cases, began with a power imbalance and evolved into frequent and repeated sodomy, sexual misconduct, rape and sexual assault," the lawsuit says.

So you may have noticed that the media red carpet has been rolled out for Ezra Klein’s new book, “Abundance.” I don’t think the premise of the book is particularly original or challenging: that government should promise and efficiently deliver big things that genuinely help the public. But as we noted last week, I had […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis denied Thursday that a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation that was part of an agreement with St. Louis-based health care giant Centene over Medicaid payments was illegal and called it a “cherry on top” instead. The settlement agreement, signed Sept. 27, 2024, was not disclosed to the Florida Legislature. Leading House Republicans suggested the payment to the foundation, championed by First Lady Casey DeSantis, could be illegal because it wasn’t disclosed…

The organization plants to continue with its grantmaking schedule, but will have to reduce the 'size and frequency' of many programs going forward.

ST. LOUIS — A 32-year-old woman who previously admitted to destroying evidence in a 2023 homicide case is now charged in the murder.

Elton John and Brandi Carlile hit the promo trail hard for their new album, Who Believes In Angels?, and it's paid off ... with Elton's second U.K. #1 album in six…

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Today on TAP: Trump’s destructive tariff policies could well require emergency Fed intervention that Powell doesn’t want. Will the Fed chair have the nerve to challenge Trump?

MARYVILLE - A single-vehicle rollover crash occurred on Illinois Route 159 in Maryville at around 7 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025. Emergency responders from the Maryville Police and Fire departments arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. According to Maryville Fire Chief Doug Dankenbring, the patient involved in the crash was transported to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis as a precaution due to the nature of the rollover. At this time, officials have stated they are unaware of any severe injuries resulting from the crash. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have not been released.

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A St. Louis-based cleaning franchisor with more than 270 locations nationwide has moved to new headquarters facility and put its longtime headquarters building up for sale.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is actively seeking information on the whereabouts of Leonard James Kane, a non-compliant Violent Offender Against Youth, who has not registered as required since 2023. Kane's failure to comply with registration laws has resulted in an active warrant for his arrest. The police department's weekly Fugitive Friday post highlights Kane's status and urges the public to assist in locating him. According to police, Kane has not only failed to register but also no longer resides at his last known address. Authorities have emphasized the importance of public assistance in this matter. "Leonard, if you see this post - you can turn yourself in to any police department in Illinois or any surrounding state. We are open 24/7/365," a spokesperson for the Collinsville Police stated. Anyone with information regarding Kane's location is encouraged to contact the Collinsville Police Department at 618-344-2131 extension 5209. Tips can

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Tonia Haddix, the Missouri woman at the center of the HBO series “Chimp Crazy,” was back in federal court Friday morning after concerns were raised regarding her bond conditions.

A newly restored version of Pink Floyd's 1972 concert film, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, is set to hit theaters and IMAX on April 24, and the band is now…

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KANE – As part of the ongoing Jersey County Sheriff’s Office drug strategy, deputies from JCSO and officers from the Alton Police Department conducted a joint investigation of Tony K. Price, 48, of Kane. On the evening of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, that investigation led to an attempted traffic stop of Price and a female passenger in Alton. Price refused to stop and led APD officers on a pursuit into Jersey County where JCSO deputies joined. Price was pursued through Jersey County to West Centennial Road, where he drove into a field and disabled his vehicle. Price then fled from the vehicle on foot, while the passenger was apprehended in the car. Price was eventually tased and apprehended nearby. During a search of Price and the field in which he fled, more than one ounce of crystal methamphetamine was recovered. Price and his passenger were arrested at the scene and the vehicle was towed and impounded. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Jersey County State’s Attorney

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