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Edwardsville Fire Lieutenant Sworn In, First Responders Awarded

2 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – This week’s Edwardsville City Council meeting marked a ceremonious evening for Edwardsville first responders. Cole Schrage was officially sworn in as the city’s newest Fire Lieutenant on April 7, 2026. City Clerk Michelle Boyer administered his Oath of Office. At the same meeting, Edwardsville Police Officer Wesley Nolden and EMT/Paramedic Chris Hartsoe were presented with VFW Public Servant Awards. VFW Post 1299 Quartermaster Larry Miller highlighted the

Macoupin County man arrested for possessing, sharing child pornography

2 months 2 weeks ago
MACOUPIN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- A Macoupin County man was arrested earlier this month and is now facing charges for possessing and sharing child sexual abuse materials. Illinois State Police searched 48-year-old James Barnard's home on April 1. He was taken into custody on-scene, in the 200 block of North Harrison Street in Girard. Special [...]
Molly Sweeney

Election results: Missouri's April 7th Municipal Election

2 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- Polls are now closed in Missouri’s April 2026 municipal elections. Voters across the St. Louis region weighed in on mayoral races, city council and school board seats, and multiple tax and funding measures. This page will be updated with results by municipality and county as they are reported and confirmed by local [...]
Joe Millitzer