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Skye Patton, who formerly taught at Brentwood Ice Rink, now plays Luisa from Encanto in the nationally touring production, which will visit Enterprise Center this February.

A 19-year-old from Woodson Terrace, Missouri, appeared in Madison County Circuit Court on Wednesday to be sentenced for the 2021 murder of a Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville student.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine announced Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 29, 2023, that a judge has sentenced a Missouri teen to 29 years in prison for the murder of a student at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. Jacob Godoy, now 19, of Woodson Terrace, Mo., received the sentence Wednesday for the January 2021 killing of Moneer Damra, who was a nursing student and ROTC cadet. At the sentencing hearing, Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager asked Associate Judge Neil Schroeder to impose a sentence of 55 years in prison. Damra, 27, was a passenger in a vehicle that came under gunfire from another vehicle at Illinois 157 and Interstate 270. Police have described the shooting as a random act of violence. There was no clear motive; the occupants of the suspect vehicle had no known connection to the occupants of the other vehicle. Haine said, “By every account, Moneer Damra already had an incredible impact on the lives of so many people an

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ALTON - Alton Main Street and Jacoby Arts Center are partnering to present First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 16 locations across the Downtown Alton district. The shopping experience begins this Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. This series is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing you with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at a minimum of 10 locations will receive a $10 gift certificate to any participating business. Find "Where’s Wadlow" hidden at one of the locations to win a $100 gift certificate! Free parking is available in the lot next to Jacoby Arts Center, located at 627 E. Broadway, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-9:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations.

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A seven-year-old boy, is set to experience the magic of Walt Disney World thanks to the sponsorship of Make-A-Wish Missouri and Kansas.

Donors can show up at Circle of Knowledge, pick a toy off the shelf, purchase it, and have it shipped to a child in foster care.

Bankrupt broadcaster Bally Sports plans to drop regional sports broadcasts, possibly in September 2024 as part of a wind down, according to reports, a move that would force two local pro franchises – the Cardinals and Blues – to find other television and streaming arrangements.

The Cortex Innovation District said Wednesday it's secured $7 million from the state of Missouri to address tech talent shortages.

Three police officers were recognized Tuesday for helping a child who was living in an unsafe environment.

The closure is to perform sign truss, guardrail and shoulder work.

An Earth City-based technology provider and IT services firm has appointed two of its employees to new C-suite roles.

The parents of a 16-year-old Missouri girl who died in an accident on Table Rock Lake are suing Big Cedar Lodge and others, claiming their rental boat was defective.

Copyright policy is a sticky tricky thing, and there are battles that have been fought for decades among public and corporate interests. Typically, it’s the corporate interests that win — especially the content industry. We’ve seen power, and copyrights, collect among a small group of content companies because of this. But there is one significant […]

Two views of the Château Gaillard, overlooking the Seine in Les Andelys. The top view was taken on our way out from Paris; the bottom view was taken on the trip back.

We have yet another charming story to add to the Osbourne family legend. During the latest episode of The Osbournes Podcast, Sharon recalls the time she defecated into a bag…

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ALTON - IMPACT CIL said today its offices sustained water damage after a pipe connection broke in one of the restrooms at the 2735 E. Broadway, Alton location early Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. IMPACT CIL Executive Director Cathy Contarino said IMPACT offices will be closed until further notice. "Our staff will be working remotely," she said. "If you are trying to reach us, please leave a voicemail message at 618-462-1411. We will get back to you as soon as possible." Contarino apologized for any inconvenience the water damage has caused. "Thank you for your patience," she added. Contarino said her goal was to reopen the building by Jan. 3, 2024, after the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, but right now they didn’t know if that would be possible. She stressed the staff is used to working remotely because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, which may have prepared them for this type of situation. “My staff also can go and see people at their homes or other locations,”

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A new coffee shop from developer New + Found and U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Champion Matt Foster will open at City Foundry.

Today on TAP: The immigration mess is not likely to be solved by a bipartisan deal.

New + Found, the team behind City Foundry STL, is behind the new stand-alone shop.