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House fire on Commonwealth began with an “explosion” of flames neighbor said

2 months 3 weeks ago
Fire departments from the area responded to a fire at 7409 Commonwealth Avenue late Tuesday morning. According to county records the home belongs to the Sieberg family. (Correctly, it’s the Siebert family.) EMS responders and neighbors said all residents escaped safely, but of multiple dogs in the home, not all were accounted for at the […]
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Madison Police Charge Area Sex Offender With Latest Registration Failure

2 months 3 weeks ago
MADISON – A local sex offender has been charged once again with failing to register and retail theft months after allegedly committing the same offenses in a prior case. Esmond L. Sanford, 51, listed as homeless out of Madison, Ill., was charged on March 26, 2026 with one count each of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender (a Class 3 felony), his second or subsequent offense of retail theft under $300 (a Class 4 felony), and criminal trespass to real property (a Class B misdemeanor).

Edwardsville High School Hosts Special Olympics Field Day Event

2 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Students from across Madison County came together for Unified Field Day at Edwardsville High School. On Friday, March 27, 2026, students who participate in Special Olympics enjoyed a morning of activities and sports. Kayla Magruder, who helps oversee Special Olympics at Edwardsville, explained that the event was a fun experience for students and teachers alike, all of whom were able to learn more about Unified sports and the opportunities available. “The purpose is

Police Identify Juvenile Victim In Homicide

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police have identified an 18-year-old St. Louis man as the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2026, in the 11800 block of Kingsfont Place, and detectives are asking the public for information as the homicide investigation continues. The deceased was identified as Joshua Sutton, 18, of the 7200 block of Burwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121. Officers from the St. Louis County Police North County Precinct responded at 4:18 p.m. Sunday, March

2026 Confluence Trash Bash  - Saturday, April 11th Protect Land and Water in the St. Louis Area  

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Be part of one of the largest volunteer clean-up events in the metro area and help beautify the Mississippi and Missouri River watersheds. Open Space STL and its partners invite the public to be part of the 2026 Confluence Trash Bash, happening April 11th in the St. Louis area. Confluence Trash Bash partners for 2026 include; Great Rivers Greenway , MSD Project Clear , the Earthways Center , Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation Department , Missouri Department of