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Former hip hop producer turned insurance salesman Waiel "Wally" Yaghnam was sentenced to three years in prison today for helping reality TV star Tim Norman fraudulently take out a life insurance policy on his nephew Andre Montgomery. Earlier this year, Norman was found guilty of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot against Montgomery. Norman and Montgomery starred on the Oprah Winfrey Network hit reality TV show Welcome to Sweetie Pie's.

A former insurance agent will spend the next three years in federal prison for his role in a murder-for-hire conspiracy involving a former St. Louis restaurateur and reality television star.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Monday that a Wood River man has received a three-year prison term for the battery of his grandfather. Justin M. Davenport, 36, received the sentence as part of a guilty plea to a charge of domestic battery – 2nd subsequent offense (a class 4 felony). Davenport also will have to serve four years of mandatory supervised release, formerly known as parole. Davenport pleaded guilty to punching his 86-year-old grandfather in the leg and pushing him on July 8 in Wood River. Davenport resided with the grandfather and has a previous conviction for battery of the grandfather. “We take elder abuse and domestic violence very seriously,” Haine said. “The family dynamics of such cases are complicated. After consultation with the victims, we believed that this term of incarceration was appropriate. We must cherish our senior citizens. Physical abuse cannot be tolerated.” Haine thanked Wood

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ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Voters in St. Charles will help decide some key races on Tuesday. They are going to the polls to pick a new US Senator, vote on several Missouri Constitutional Amendments, retain many judges, and much more. St. Charles County Sample Ballot: US Senator Eric Schmitt – Republican Trudy Busch Valentine – Democratic Jonathan [...]

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that more than 170 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators from his office will be monitoring elections throughout Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to ensure that voters’ rights are protected, and polling places are accessible. Raoul urged voters to call his office if they encounter suspected improper or illegal activity. Chicago and northern Illinois voters can call 1-866-536-3496. Central and southern Illinois voters can call 1-866-559-6812. Dial 711 to access TTY-based Telecommunications Relay Services before your call if needed. Attorney General Raoul also encouraged voters to be aware of their basic voting rights. “The right to participate in our nation’s democracy is one of the most fundamental rights we have as Americans,” Raoul said. “I am working closely with partners in law enforcement and fellow state attorneys general to ensure everyone has safe access to the polls. Voters

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They will have a full week of classes before the district's Thanksgiving break over the week of Nov. 21.

GODFREY – Those considering a career in nursing are invited to attend Lewis and Clark Community College’s Nursing Open House, Nov. 10, on the college’s Godfrey Campus. Nursing Professor Denise Caldwell said attendees will be able to tour the state-of-the-art facilities in the Templin Nursing Building and learn details about what it takes to become a nurse. “The Open House provides a wonderful opportunity to get an inside look at everything our program has to offer,” she said. “Instructors and students will also be on hand to answer questions and share their experience in the program.” The event will also feature interactive exhibits and skill demonstrations in the simulation lab. The public is invited to attend from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Templin Nursing Building. For more information, call (618) 468-4401 or visit the website www.lc.edu/nursing .

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Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are continuing their investigation into a quadruple shooting from 2021 that left one man dead.

A man was found shot dead Thursday morning in a park in the city's Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.

ALTON - Tammy Iskarous, founder and executive director of Riverbend Family Ministries, has recorded some incredible community achievements during her 10 years as executive director of Riverbend Family Ministries. She will be the person roasted and toasted at this year's Ninth Annual Local Celebrity Roast for Pride, Inc. Pride, Inc. is taking reservations for its roast that will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, December 1, at Lewis & Clark Community College. The reception for the event begins at 5 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6 p.m. The Roast begins at 6:55 p.m. and concludes by 8. Ten years ago, Tammy Iskarous had the vision to bring smaller nonprofits all under one roof so they could work together holistically for families in crisis due to violence, addiction, homelessness, and poverty. Riverbend Family Ministries, an incubator model of care, has been recognized by leaders in Madison County and Illinois. Tammy has also been on the boards of other nonprofits, such as YWCA - Alton, Wood

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Waiel Rebhi Yaghnam helped Tim Norman take out a life insurance policy on Andre Montgomery Jr. prior to Montgomery's death.

There are many concerns in this ass-backwards state. And when it comes to voting, choosing the right candidate in Missouri to represent your views can be a difficult task — even if you’re a Republican. Most Missouri elected officials are not particularly known for their smarts or their forward-thinking ways, so when it came to “The Big Lie,” plenty of candidates on Missouri ballots were eager to get in on the action.

The metaverse version of Ozzfest now has a lineup. As previously reported, a virtual edition of Ozzy Osbourne's namesake festival will be held during the Metaverse Music Festival, put on…

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The Drug Enforcement Administration's St. Louis Division broke its fentanyl seizure record for Fiscal Year 2022, with a staggering 41% increase over the year prior.

St. Louis County police are still investigating.

Police on Monday identified the teenager killed in a crash last week in north St. Louis County.