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GODFREY – A local resident accused of throwing an unknown liquid on another person and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident faces felony and misdemeanor charges. 39-year-old Nicholas R. Yates of Bethalto faces a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of leaving the scene of an accident stemming from an incident on July 23, 2026. Yates allegedly “forcefully threw an unknown liquid substance” on another individual while at Tony’s

It’s not that AI can’t be useful or helpful in certain contexts. And this is certainly not to say AI can’t take over repetitive tasks to allow people to focus on things that need more of human touch. The problem with AI isn’t necessarily AI itself. It’s that far too many tech companies are pitching […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Matt Baumgartner has been named assistant principal at Liberty Middle School. The Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education approved his appointment during its meeting on Monday, July 27. Baumgartner comes to District 7 from Highland Middle School where he spent the last seven years as an assistant principal. During his tenure, he provided leadership in student discipline, school safety, staff evaluation, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and initiatives

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 will host Open Interviews on Thursday, Aug. 6 , from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the District 7 Central Office, 6148 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville. The district is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including food service, custodial, maintenance, teaching assistants, and monitors. Individuals interested in joining the District 7 team are invited to attend and interview on-site. Applicants are encouraged to bring a resume

WASHINGTON — Dr. Erica Schwartz got a step closer in her bid to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after a key U.S. Senate panel propelled her nomination to the Senate floor Thursday.  The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted, 13-10, to advance Schwartz’s nomination with all GOP members backing […]

Alice in Chains is reissuing the band's 1996 Unplugged live album on vinyl in honor of its 30th anniversary.The LP is available to preorder now via Alice's webstore. It marks the…

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Renowned public health expert brings over 25 years of public health leadership to the City

A new federal rule could lead some states -- like Kansas and Missouri -- to no longer offer Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, also known as SNAP, to needy families.

Dr. Faisal Khan was the focus of intense criticism in St. Louis County during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Graham Nash has always stood up for causes he believes in, and in the latest case it has forced him to cancel an upcoming concert.“We are disappointed to let you…

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Homicide Detectives are investigating after a 19-year-old male was found dead on July 30, 2025 in the O’Fallon neighborhood.

The post 19-Year-Old Found Dead in O’Fallon Neighborhood appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

ALTON - There’s a new face at the RiverBender.com office. Grace Schwarte is excited to build up the community that built her. Grace is the new Customer Success Manager who handles marketing and sales at RiverBender.com . She can’t wait to get to know the area from a new perspective, and she loves working with her fellow Riverbend residents to create a positive community for all. “I consider myself a lifelong Alton resident,” Grace said. “I love connecting

KANKAKEE COUNTY, Ill. — A Kankakee County Sheriff's Office employee was terminated after an online video spread across social media. According to the sheriff's office, as of Wednesday morning that employee was let go. They said the off-duty employee made "insensitive and derogatory" remarks and are "completely inconsistent with the values, professionalism, and standards expected [...]

The SLMPD is proud to introduce Captain, a nearly five-year-old Clydesdale who has officially joined the department’s Mounted Patrol Unit, thanks to our continued partnership with the St. Louis Police Foundation.

The post SLMPD Welcomes “Captain,” New Clydesdale to Strengthen Mounted Patrol and Community Engagement appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

A federal judge stepped in to protect school mental health programs serving more than 50,000 Illinois students. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 15 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from cutting congressionally-approved mental health grants. The move comes just days before U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon [...]

Authorities are responding to a gas leak Thursday afternoon in Old Town Florissant near Washington and North Lafayette streets.

ROXANA - Roxana head baseball coach Jerry Wheaton said Max Autery, a four-year starter for the Shells, will be difficult to replace because of his leadership at catcher and his ability to manage the game, after a season in which Autery earned All-Cahokia Conference Mississippi Division honors and prepared to continue his baseball career at Quincy University. Autery had a .398 batting average this past season with 39 hits and 40 RBI, 12 doubles, five triples and four home runs. He hit .325 as