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ALTON – An Alton resident accused of mob action and illegal weapon possession faces multiple felony charges. Randolph L. Smith, 43, of Alton, was charged on July 8, 2025 with a Class 3 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon and a Class 4 felony count of mob action. Smith allegedly acted together “with an unidentified assailant” and struck the victim about the head and body, according to charging documents. Smith also possessed a Beretta 9mm handgun, which was illegal for him to possess given his 2024 felony conviction of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Madison County. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Smith’s pretrial release from custody. According to the petition, the victim reported being approached by Smith on the street before Smith and a second assailant knocked the victim to the ground and began kicking him. “Video confirmed these events,” according to

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On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the "Graham Hoffman Act," increasing the penalties for crimes against first responders.

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is ordering records from a St. Louis-area skydiving company as part of its effort to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.

From KSDK: Unanswered questions and growing concerns surround a proposed data center in St. Charles that’s nearing final approval. A 440-acre site known only as “Project Cumulus” has been referenced in St. Charles City documents since at least March. The proposed site, located inside the already-polluted Elm Point groundwater well field, asked the St. Charles […]

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A man is charged with setting one person on fire and threatening to do the same to another in a Midtown apartment.

After several delays, Genesis has finally announced the release date for the much anticipated 50th anniversary box set of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway.The band originally announced the box…

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St. Louis County Circuit Judge Thomas Albus in line to get nod for Eastern District in St. Louis; R. Matt Price expected to be named to head Western District.

The Miccosukee, who make their home in the Everglades, said authorities didn't do an environmental review.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department has received a donation from the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Club Ice Hockey Team to support its K-9 Unit. The donation, presented at an event recognizing the partnership, was funded through proceeds from the team’s Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game and Silent Jersey Auction. Members of the SIUE Club Ice Hockey Team presented custom teddy bear-themed jerseys to four K-9 handlers and their canine partners: Officer Archer for K-9 Rico, Sergeant Morelli for K-9 Jax, Officer Averbeck for K-9 Odin, and Officer Garland for K-9 Crash. The event highlighted the team’s commitment to both athletic performance and community support. In a statement, the Alton Police Department expressed gratitude for the generosity, noting that “our K-9 handlers and their partners are honored by your support.” The department emphasized that collaborations like this “strengthen the bond between our local organizations and th

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police Department announced the addition of Kaylee Durham as their newest telecommunicator. Durham joined the department after serving two years with the Pontoon Beach Police Department. The Granite City Police Department welcomed her to the team, highlighting her prior experience in emergency communications.

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When your CEO gets murdered and half the internet celebrates, most companies might pause and ask “why do so many people hate us?” But UnitedHealth had a different response: hire more lawyers to silence the critics. The New York Times has an excellent piece by David Enrich detailing UnitedHealth’s ridiculously aggressive campaign to quiet critics […]

The accident took place about 12:45 p.m. Monday, police said.

Elon Musk’s announcement that he plans to form a new political party came easily, with the billionaire simply posting his intentions on his social media platform, X. Now comes the hard part. If the world’s richest man seriously pursues his goal of standing up what he calls the America Party, Musk will have to navigate […]

An effort is being co-led by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to urge passage of legislation that seeks to generally prohibit federal immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identity and requiring them to show their identification and agency-identifying insignia. The coalition of 21 attorneys general sent a letter Tuesday to members of Congress, […]

Temperatures in the St. Louis region will rise to the mid-90s on Wednesday, with daily chances of isolated thunderstorms and a risk of localized downpours and flash flooding.

Paul Simon has added two new shows to his current Quiet Celebration tour, and folks at home may get to experience them one day.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of…

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