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Public Asked to Aid in Solving Collinsville Burglary Case

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COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect connected to a burglary that took place in the early morning hours of January 18, 2026. Officials released the above images of the individual and asked anyone with information to contact Detective Temple at 618-344-2131, extension 5209, or send a message via the department’s Facebook page. Tipsters may remain anonymous. The department did not provide additional

Jersey High Band Students Selected for SIUE Bi-State Event

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EDWARDSVILLE - Students from the Jersey Community High School band were selected to participate in the SIUE Bi-State Bands event held Friday and Saturday at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The students traveled to SIUE on Friday evening for initial practice sessions, followed by all-day rehearsals on Saturday, culminating in a Saturday evening performance. The Jersey selected students include Carter Butler, a junior saxophone player; Payton Mooney, a senior flutist; Abigail Wedig

Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 40 as authorities fear more bodies could be found

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ADAMUZ, Spain (AP) — Regional Spanish officials said Monday that at least 40 people are confirmed dead in a high-speed rail collision the previous night in the country's south when the tail end of a train jumped the track, causing another train speeding past in the opposite direction to derail. Juanma Moreno, the president of [...]
IAIN SULLIVAN, JOSEPH WILSON and SUMAN NAISHADHAM, Associated Press

Alton Kicks off 40 Days of Nonviolence Initiative to Support Youth Through Free Programs

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ALTON - The City of Alton is officially kicking off its 40 Days of Nonviolence initiative to support local youth. On Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, city officials and representatives with the 40 Days of Nonviolence organization spoke about the initiative and plans to provide students with 40 days of programming. These programs aim to curb violence in the city starting on Jan. 28 through March 8, 2026, and beyond. Speakers noted the connection between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the kickoff

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes Of Month: Breyer Fourth Individually at Regionals; CM Bowling Team Advances

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ALTON — Civic Memorial High School senior Jude Breyer finished in fourth place individually at the IHSA Regional Bowling Tournament at Alton, contributing to the Eagles’ team victory and advancing them to the sectional competition. Shown above are CM bowlers. The CM bowling boys are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athletes of the Month. The scores for the CM bowlers were as follows: Breyer, a senior, 1286 Hunter Kremke, a senior, 1235 Kale McMichael, a senior, 1204 Jayden

Ameren Delivers Big Economic Benefits for Missouri and Illinois

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ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation's (NYSE: AEE) operations in Missouri and Illinois triggered more than $20.7 billion in annual economic output, according to a study by a leading market research and development firm. Conducted by HR&A Advisors and commissioned by Ameren, the study analyzed direct spending by the company on functions such as payroll, capital equipment, supplier services, and the additional economic benefits that are generated when those investments prompt other businesses and

Pedestrian Dies In Early Morning Accident

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Ka'Ontee Johnson, 30, of the 1400 block of Comet Drive in St. Louis, was identified as the pedestrian fatally struck early Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2026, in the 9000 block of Lucas and Hunt Road, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. The incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. Jan. 17, when officers from the North County Precinct responded to a motor vehicle crash call. Upon arrival, officers found Johnson had been struck by at least one vehicle and was