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MADISON COUNTY – The Salvation Army After School Program takes place at 525 Alby Street in Alton, each school day from 3-6 p.m. This supervised program is free of charge for students 5-15 years of age and includes help with homework, tutoring for reading skills and dinner. During the 2022-2023 school year, the program served 2,257 meals. “We provide food, help with school work and a devotional lesson,” said Youth Director Adam Thiel. “This year we will be offering NASP Archery twice a month, time in the gym, and more seasonal crafts. We will also be doing some guest-led events throughout the year, including our popular “Let the Music Begin” program, beginning mid-September.” The After-School program is looking for volunteers who can help with reading skills, serving meals and playing board or gym games with the students. Artists or guest speakers with a special hobby to share would also be welcome. “Above all,” Thiel continued,

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating an accidental shooting in the 14300 block of River Oaks Court that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old female. At 4:35 p.m. on August 25, 2023, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for an accidental shooting in the 14300 block of River Oaks Court. Arriving officers located a female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The female was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but succumbed to her injury and was pronounced deceased. This is an active investigation. Additional details will be disseminated as they become available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

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A new lawsuit seeks class-action status for former employees of a shuttered hospital in south St. Louis, alleging that its owners violated federal law by failing to file notice of the facility's closure.

The government’s preference for geofence (a.k.a. “reverse”) is well known. There have been enough cases and enough litigation in recent years to demonstrably show the government will go to data havens when searching for suspects rather than engage in in-person investigative work. Why canvass a neighborhood for potential suspects when you can ask Google to […]

The Legal Roundtable dives into local and regional lawsuits and litigation. This month that includes a lawsuit filed by Lt. Col. Michael Sack, a white officer with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Sack alleges that St. Louis discriminated against him when it hired another white candidate as the new chief of police. This edition of the Legal Roundtable features attorneys Javad Khazaeli, a former prosecutor and founding member with the St. Louis firm Khazaeli Wyrsch; Dave Roland, the director of litigation at the Freedom Center of Missouri; and Susan McGraugh, director of the criminal defense legal clinic at St. Louis University School of Law.

To support Democrat Lucas Kunce for U.S. Senate, about 250 people, including some well-known local politicians, attended a rally in north St. Louis County.

The department said that the call exemplified "a couple of the best things about being a firefighter."

Authorities have confirmed that the niece of the Ferguson police chief was found shot to death inside her Black Jack apartment.

Set to retire at the season's end, Adam Wainwright was hoping to reach a big career milestone early in his grand sendoff. He hasn't reached it yet, and he still has some chances at it, but time is ticking.

Tayvion Whitby, 16, of the 4500 block of Morganford Avenue in St. Louis, was killed during a drug deal that turned into a robbery, police say.

A legal dispute arising from allegations of cheating at a major chess tournament played in September 2022 in St. Louis has been resolved.

CAHOKIA - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated on a death investigation case on August 24, 2023, at the request of the Cahokia Police Department. The activation was to assist in the death investigation of a male pronounced deceased by the St. Clair County Coroner's Office. The male was struck by multiple bullets and set on fire while in the 5800 block of Pocket Road in Cahokia Heights, the Major Case Squad Deputy Commander Lieutenant Bud Jeremias said. "The Major Case Squad was finally able to identify the victim as Miljavon Sawyer, 21, of Cahokia Heights," Jeremias said. "The Major Case Squad is still requesting that if anyone has any information about this senseless and horrific murder, please contact the Major Case Squad at (618) 332-4260 or (618) 332-4277, or contact Crime Stoppers at (866) 371-8477.

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Haylie Headrick, 14, went missing from her Florissant home on Aug. 16, according to a news release from NCMEC.

A driver was charged Monday with causing a six-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist last year.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office released information today that Deputy Blake Johnson graduated from the SWIC Police Academy last Friday with an incredible score of 498 out of 500. Chambers won the Top Gun Award out of his class. "Deputy Johnson will begin field training this week and we wish him a successful career," the sheriff's office said in a statement about his prestigious academy graduation honor.

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

Spellman Brady & Company, a nationally recognized St. Louis-based interior design firm, is proud to announce the completion of the interior design for the clubhouse at Aventura Hawk Ridge, an upscale, multi-family residential community in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Spellman Brady (SBC) was responsible for the clubhouse’s overall interior design, which included specifying and procuring […]

MARYVILLE - Anderson Healthcare today announced Patrick Garvey, CPA, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Anderson Healthcare System. With an impressive background in finance, Patrick brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, including 10 years as a CFO in various health systems. He most recently served as CFO at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. As our new CFO, Patrick will play a pivotal role in guiding our financial strategies, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of our healthcare system. He will manage the fiscal operations for all System entities, including Anderson Hospital and Community Hospital of Staunton. He will also have responsibility for the departments of Finance, Materials Management, Revenue Cycle and Managed Care contracting. We are confident that Patrick will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our financial operations, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and will be instrumental in navigating

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