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Alton Police Investigate Shooting on Locust Avenue

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department responded to the 2200 block of Locust Avenue on Wednesday night following a reported shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim had already been transported by private vehicle to Alton Memorial Hospital for treatment. Several evidence markers were visible in the front yard of the home as investigators processed the scene. Locust Avenue was closed to traffic and surrounded by crime scene tape while officers searched for additional evidence.

Schulz, Ann

1 month 3 weeks ago
Ann Schulz, 71, passed away in the peace and comfort of her own home on March 23, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of exceptional creativity and beauty. Celebration of Life details may be found at www.luptonchapel.com

New police training center nears open in St. Louis area

1 month 3 weeks ago
A new, cutting-edge law enforcement training center in the St. Louis area is inching closer to being completed. We’re talking about the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTLE) in O’Fallon, Missouri.
Max Diekneite

Alton Postpones Purchase Of Downtown Planters

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON – Alton officials are holding off on buying and installing 25 planters along Broadway as calls grow for the city to invest beyond downtown. City Council members voted 5-2 to postpone an agenda item to purchase Earth Planter containers for Broadway in Alton using $11,814 in Food and Beverage Tax funds. The item is set to be reconsidered at the next council meeting on May 13, 2026. The proposal calls for 25 planters to be placed along Broadway from Ridge Street to Market Street