ALTON — Alton Police responded Saturday night to an apparent shooting in the 3100 block of Lawn Street, where an ambulance and helicopter were called to transport a victim to a St. Louis hospital. An ambulance was seen leaving the scene with its lights and sirens on, and a helicopter was called for the transport. Crime scene tape was stretched across the front of an apartment, and evidence markers were seen in front of the apartment door. Alton detectives were on scene interviewing people
Jeremy Fears started the game and finished with 26 points — 11 in OT — and 15 assists in 42 minutes, lifting the Spartans to an 85-82 win over No. 5 Illinois on Saturday night, after coach Tom Izzo debated whether to discipline the standout point guard after his sportsmanship was called into question in two straight games.
Plant of the Week: Leeks. Sow leek seeds indoors now or purchase bare roots at Seed St. Louis March 14th Sale. You can sauté and freeze leeks for use in quiche and leek soup or freeze raw for vegetable soup. They are very easy to grow. Our garden is abandoned for a monthat a time … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →