ALTON – An Alton woman is among two people charged in Madison County with battering a pregnant victim. Nyanna M. Burnett, 18, of Alton, and Kameron N. Graham, 27, of Saint Ann, Mo., were both charged on June 17, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (both Class 3 felonies) and mob action (both Class 4 felonies). Graham faces additional charges, including a Class 4 felony count of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On
EDWARDSVILLE — Strong leadership helps build stronger courts. Madison County Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae, Chief Deputy Circuit Clerk Missy Bickmore and Trial Court Administrator Ryan Anderson completed the Certified Court Manager (CCM) program, earning nationally recognized credentials through the Illinois Judicial College and the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management. The three received their Certified Court Manager credentials during a graduation ceremony
Many travel Route 66 for a taste of history. Well, you can literally do just that at one St. Louis landmark – Crown Candy Kitchen. Bring your friends. Bring your appetite. And enjoy a big taste of history.
Several U.S. states are pushing to ban young people from social media entirely. This marks the latest wave of censorship bills masquerading as “children’s online safety” measures, with states like Massachusetts, Idaho, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Carolina, Illinois, and EFF’s home state of California leading the charge. Just a few years ago, lawmakers supporting age-gating laws insisted their efforts were narrowly targeted at limiting young […]
EAST ALTON – An East Alton man faces his latest criminal charges in Madison County after an alleged domestic battery and failure to register as a violent offender against youth. 32-year-old Kevan K. Vann, with a listed address in the 300 block of Ohio Street in East Alton, was charged on June 22, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of failure to register as a violent offender against youth and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On June 18, 2026, Vann allegedly failed to register
BETHALTO/EDWARDSVILLE - A Bethalto woman was sentenced Monday, June 29, 2026, to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a minor boy, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced in Edwardsville. Amy L. Bryant, 44, admitted to having a sexual relationship with the boy between Oct. 1, 2023, and April 15, 2025, according to the announcement. The boy was 14 when the relationship began and was an acquaintance of Bryant’s family. In addition to the prison
ALTON - Bluff City Grill will host its beloved July 3 party with great views of the Alton fireworks. From 4–11 p.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, community members are invited to Bluff City Grill to enjoy food and drink specials, live music, a bags tournament and a top-notch view of the fireworks at 9 p.m. Manager Jimmy McGibany can’t wait to welcome the community out for an unforgettable holiday at an Alton staple. “It’s basically a big family atmosphere as far as
If circumstances of the shooting are revealed, it will likely be through the criminal case of girl's father, who is charged with second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child.
ALTON - Recent Marquette Catholic graduate Cameron Golike, an “all-around athlete deluxe” for the Explorers, closed out his strong high school athletic career with a successful outdoor track and field season that included top finishes in the 100 and 200 meters, relay contributions and praise from his coach for his leadership and work ethic. This was Cameron's first year out for track and field, and despite his inexperience, he shined and grew as the season wore on. Golike, a Tucker’s
A 10-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby will remain in Missouri's juvenile justice system because state law does not allow children that young to be prosecuted as adults.
ALTON - Due to extreme heat, the Rockin’ With Robert concert planned for June 30, 2026, has been rescheduled. The Upper Alton Association hosts a Rockin’ With Robert concert series every summer at the Robert Wadlow statue in Upper Alton. Rising temperatures have led to a few cancellations this season. “The weather isn’t our friend this year!” said the Upper Alton Association in a Facebook post. Debbie Frakes with the Upper Alton Association noted that the
Bob Dylan's current tour seems to be going through a bit of a band shake-up, and now one of his guitarists is speaking out about his departure.Guitarist Bob Britt is…
ALTON — Under head coach Alyssa Maher and assistant coaches Amy Strobel, Doug Dey, and Brooke Webber, the Alton Redbirds girls softball team showed improvement in 2026, finishing with nine wins and returning a roster heavy with underclassmen. With only three seniors listed on the roster and many freshmen and sophomores, Alton appears positioned to bring back much of its team. The provided team information also described the future of Redbirds softball as bright. The Redbirds’
A new exhibit dedicated to the Grateful Dead is set to open in San Francisco.Forever Grateful, opening Friday at the Haight Street Art Center, will feature a collection of artwork,…
BETHALTO — Keely Windsor, a 2026 graduate of Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, has been named a Tom Lane State Farm Female Athlete of the Month after finishing high school with a 4.270 GPA, helping the Eagles girls basketball team to a 23-8 record in the 2025-2026 season, and earning admission to Illinois College in Jacksonville, where she plans to study elementary education and play women’s basketball. Windsor, the daughter of Kenny and Helen Windsor of Bethalto, said she
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