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The city says that before alley collection was suspended in June, half of blue-bin contents went to the landfill.

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The IBEW community is mourning the loss of one of their own after an IBEW Local 702 utility lineman died last week in a fiery, work-related helicopter crash in West Alton. The lineman, Michael Cody Curry, 37, and pilot Nicholas Fulton, 35, were conducting maintenance on power lines over […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Drake Luebbert, a multi-sport athlete at Metro East Lutheran High School, is preparing for his senior year in the 2025-2026 sports season, showcasing talent in baseball, soccer, and football. Luebbert, who plays outfield and first base in baseball, serves as a place kicker and punter in football, and competes in varsity soccer, has drawn praise from coaches for his athletic abilities and potential. He is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete of the Month for MELHS. In the spring of 2025, Luebbert earned all-conference honors in baseball. MELHS Head Baseball Coach Reed Harmon of Metro East Lutheran High School highlighted Luebbert’s skills, noting, “He is good at the plate, batted .470, and also will probably be our No. 1 on the mound next year.” Harmon also mentioned Luebbert’s prospects for college, saying, “He really has great potential if he wants to take that path.” Reflecting on Luebbert’s development, Harmon added, "Luebbert

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An employee at a Park Hills, Missouri, daycare has been charged with murder following the death of a 3-year-old boy.

Remember back in February when the DOJ told a court that, despite multiple public statements from both Elon Musk and Donald Trump to the contrary, Elon Musk was not associated one bit with DOGE and therefore should not be subject to litigation regarding DOGE’s wildly illegal actions? And remember how lots of people just kinda […]

PIASA - Ella Kadell, a standout softball player at Southwestern High School, signed a letter of intent late last year to play softball at Lewis and Clark Community College and will now continue her love of the game locally. Ella is an Altonized Community Federalized Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Southwestern girls' softball head coach Amanda Edwards praised Kadell’s versatility and attitude, noting that she “really played everywhere,” including catcher, third base, and outfield throughout her career. Edwards added, “She has been an asset anywhere, in both the dugout and in the field. Her attitude is very positive. She is just a go-getter. She will have a blast in college.” She tallied a career batting average of well over .300 for the Piasa Birds in her varsity career.

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ALTON – An Alton man accused of possessing over 2,000 grams of cocaine while armed with multiple firearms faces major felony charges. Dustin L. Martin, 39, of Alton, was charged on Aug. 7, 2025 with three Class X felony counts of armed violence, one Class X felony count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, and a Class 1 felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Martin was allegedly in possession of three different firearms while possessing with the intent to deliver over 2,000 grams of cocaine on Aug. 7, 2025. The weapons are described in charging documents as a Draco 7.62 caliber rifle, a Ruger P94 .40 caliber pistol, and a Taurus G3C 9mm handgun. A petition to deny Martin’s pretrial release was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the petition, Martin “was the subject of a drug investigation, during which multiple controlled buys were made” from Martin. Officers obtained

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Trevor Fox, spokesperson for Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, confirmed Thursday the auditor's office will look into the payment as it completes a follow-up on an audit of Francis Howell, which earned the district the lowest possible rating of "poor" in December.

The Poettker Annual Golf Classic, presented by Poettker Construction and Poettker Industrial Services, raised $61,000 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois (BBBSIL). The golf classic was held Friday, July 25, 2025, at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville, Ill. Just surpassing its 12th year, Poettker’s annual golf classic has raised over $400,000 […]

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Purina is sponsoring a nine-episode documentary series, A Different Breed, which follows 18 competitive dogs and their handlers as they train for and compete at the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge, streaming exclusively on Prime Video starting August 18.

Orise Distribution, a startup wholesale distributor of medical supplies, announced today that it will expand in St. Louis, investing $6.2 million and creating 40 new jobs. The company’s expansion includes the addition of more than 5,000 square feet of space to its existing facility. “It’s always exciting to see Missouri-made businesses like Orise Distribution growing […]

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The City of St. Charles has issued a citywide boil water advisory, effective immediately for all residents and businesses as of Thursday afternoon.

Two minors were taken into custody in relation to the shooting death of a teen in Mehlville.

Rocker Eddie Van Halen is being remembered in a new post by his ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli.“Some days I really do miss you,” she writes in the post on Instagram, next to a black-and-white photo…

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BETHALTO - You can enjoy a family-friendly music festival while supporting community members in recovery. From 1–6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Amare will host their sixth annual Rockin’4Recovery at Bethalto Park. This event will feature three bands, food trucks, vendors, health and wellness resources, a Kid Zone and more fun. The goal, said Amare executive director Carson Conn, is to promote substance use recovery and remind people that they are not alone. “If you’re not having fun in recovery, you’re not doing it right,” Conn said. “It shows that you’re not alone in it. There's people all around who have experienced similar things that you have, and they came out on the other side of it. It's really about instilling hope, showing everybody what is possible.” The Rockin’4Recovery event promises inflatables, a photo booth, and plenty of family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy. Conn said they are still

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GODFREY — By fall, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said, the no-smoking signs that have been ordered will be positioned at various public areas in the village. These areas include baseball fields, soccer fields, pickleball courts, the splash pad and more. Mayor McCormick said on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, that Godfrey officials have ordered 30 “No Smoking” signs to be installed. The signs, which have not yet been delivered, are expected to be installed soon. McCormick said the initiative was prompted by community concerns about secondhand smoke, particularly near the village’s splash pad and sports fields. “A lady came to a village meeting an awful lot, asking to close smoking close to the splash pad and soccer fields,” McCormick said, which sparked the village discussion. “People are concerned about secondhand smoke. We’re trying to control it with signs.” McCormick noted the signs were specially made and will be placed in several

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