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Two From Granite City Detained After Fleeing Police At High Speeds Into Missouri

2 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men who were charged on the same day with attempting to flee from police across state lines are now in custody. Louis P. Campbell, 48, of Granite City, was charged on March 23, 2026 with one count each of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony) and driving while license is suspended (a Class A misdemeanor). On March 22, 2026, Campbell allegedly knowingly attempted to elude a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy after

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Makler Joins Greenville University Soccer Program

2 months ago
PIASA — Southwestern boys soccer senior Eben Makler has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for Greenville University, said head boys soccer coach Steve Mitchell. Coach Mitchell said Makler, a center midfielder who also plays “back and front,” will be a boost to the Greenville University program. Makler is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. “Eben Makler signed his letter of intent to play soccer for Greenville University,”

More Than 200 Rally In Alton For 'No Kings' Protest

2 months ago
ALTON - Dozens of demonstrators gathered Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Lincoln-Douglas Square in Alton for a "No Kings" peaceful protest aimed at opposing what they described as authoritarian leadership and criticizing President Donald Trump. It was estimated that more than 200 people participated in the "No Kings" protest. Participants carried signs and American flags under the message “No Kings,” assembling around the historic site and spreading across nearby sidewalks and

Track Meet Ends In Tragic Fatal Shooting Incident

2 months ago
FERGUSON, MO. - A track meet involving 20 schools was ending Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, at the STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley High School in Ferguson when gunfire erupted in the parking lot as people were leaving, killing a 14-year-old boy and critically injuring a 15-year-old boy. A 13-year-old suspect was taken into custody nearby, and officials said there was no ongoing threat to the school community. The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the campu