GODFREY – A Godfrey man faces felony charges in multiple recent Madison County cases involving identity theft, forgery, and more. Cory M. Breuer, 43, of Godfrey, was charged on Jan. 23, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of identity theft after being charged just days prior on Jan. 20, 2026 with two counts of forgery (both Class 3 felonies) and one count of unlawful use of a credit or debit card (a Class 3 felony). On July 1, 2025, Breuer allegedly knowingly delivering a fraudulent check
PLEASANT HILL — At 6:07 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a juvenile allegedly in possession of a firearm during a school sporting event at Pleasant Hill School. School administrators and staff monitored the juvenile until deputies arrived. Upon contact, law enforcement located an item resembling a handgun, which was later determined not to be a firearm. The Pike County Sheriff's Office said the juvenile was then released
If you're cold, your pets are too. The Humane Society of Missouri urges pet owners to bring animals indoors during extreme cold, since freezing temperatures can quickly lead to hypothermia and frostbite.
A federal jury could not reach a unanimous verdict after a nine-day trial involving Cortney Merritts, the husband of former Missouri U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush in a pandemic fraud case.
EAST ALTON — A lumber delivery truck crashed into a vacant building at the corner of West Main in East Alton on Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2026, after the driver failed to stop at a stop sign, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:31 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2026, when the driver, hauling a load of lumber from St. Louis, was traveling east on Main Street in East Alton. According to East Alton Police Major Al Adams, the driver did not stop at a stop sign at the intersection.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration plans to expand a policy that blocks foreign aid dollars from going to organizations that discuss, refer or perform abortions to also include groups that address transgender health care or have policies on diversity, equity and inclusion, Vice President JD Vance said Friday. “We’re expanding this policy to protect life, […]
In accordance with ISP’s commitment to integrity and public transparency, the video of the event is being made available to the public and can be found HERE . EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State Police released video footage Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, of an officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 4, 2026, in East St. Louis, where a trooper fatally shot a woman after she allegedly struck a police vehicle and failed to comply with commands. At approximately 10:08 p.m. on Jan
This winter, warm up at The Lodge, Eckert’s newest pop-up bar inspired by snowy escapes, winter sports and fireside gatherings with the people who make you feel at home. Guests […]
After releasing some singles on her own, Dave Grohl’s daughter Violet Grohl has landed herself a record deal.The 19-year-old has just signed with Republic Records through her own imprint, Auroura…
The Beatles have lost one of their long-standing U.K chart records.The legendary band’s record as the artist with the most U.K. #1 albums, has just been snatched by pop star…
It will be to the everlasting shame of all Americans that impeachment has not yet been accomplished to formally remove Trump from office. Not in his previous term, and not this one, at least not so far. In fact, this term it has hardly even been attempted. If it weren’t for Representative Green honoring his […]
ILLINOIS - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) is making a bid for the Senate. Krishnamoorthi recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to share more about his platform and his priorities if he wins the Senate seat. Currently serving the 8th Congressional District in Illinois, including parts of Chicago, Krishnamoorthi emphasized the importance of bipartisan efforts and his commitment to “less talk” and “more results.” “I will
Two officers were injured and one person (who is not an officer) was killed in a wrong-way crash Friday afternoon in St. Louis County near I-170 and I-64.
The Missouri Supreme Court on Friday threw out a law passed last year that was designed to keep politicians in control of writing ballot summaries and give the attorney general extraordinary appeal power. The bill was changed too much during its path through the General Assembly, Chief Justice W. Brent Powell wrote in the unanimous […]
Metallica fans can now represent their band on their feet.The band has teamed with British boot maker Dr. Martens for a new footwear collection. There are three options, with two of them…
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