ALTON - A fully engulfed SUV fire on the Clark Bridge drew considerable attention Monday night, Feb. 9, 2026, in Alton, but thankfully, everyone in the vehicle got out safely, according to the Alton Fire Department. When the Alton Fire Department arrived at the scene on Monday, everyone in the vehicle was out of the vehicle, Capt. Michael Shewmaker said. Capt. Shewmaker said the vehicle was “fully engulfed” when firefighters arrived. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, and
The decision means the St. Louis-based utility can overhaul the property that housed its Rush Island Energy Center, a coal plant that shut down after years of troubles and violations.
Guns N' Roses are headed down under.The "Paradise City" rockers are set to headline the bp Adelaide Grand Final Concert Nov. 29 in Adelaide, Australia.Tickets for the concert go on sale Feb.…
Property tax bills would look different next year, with separate rates for each type of property, under a measure given first-round approval Wednesday in the Missouri House. The proposal from state Rep. Tim Taylor, a Republican from Bunceton, would also move all local tax elections to November, change how the taxable value of homes and […]
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s long-time Dental Hygiene Adjunct Instructor Jackie Cooper has been chosen by her peers to receive the Illinois Community College Trustees Association’s (ICCTA) 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award nomination. The nomination, which was announced during January’s in-service week leading up to the start of the spring semester, recognizes the instructor’s high achievements. Cooper, who began her dental
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- For the second time in about a week, a former Peoria High School basketball coach appeared in court on allegations he had inappropriate sexual contact with teenage girls. But a judge never heard the state's accusations that Daniel C. Ruffin engaged in sexual activity with a teenage girl. That's because prosecutors [...]
EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Associate Judge Vernoica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy Associate Judge Veronica Armouti received the Advocate Award for Excellence in legal advocacy at the inaugural Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) Illinois Region Legal Leaders Awards held on January 8th in O’Fallon, Illinois. Beyond the courtroom, Judge Armouti is deeply engaged in the community. She supports local and pro bono organizations,
Peter Mandelson—the former UK cabinet minister who was just sacked as Britain’s ambassador to the United States over newly revealed emails with Jeffrey Epstein—has found a novel way to avoid answering questions about why he told a convicted sex offender “your friends stay with you and love you” and urged him to “fight for early […]
BETHALTO - Several area military veterans gathered Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Bethalto to raise awareness about veteran suicide, walking about 4 miles as part of an effort they said is aimed at honoring those who served and drawing attention to a daily death toll they want to reduce. Dustin Dixon of Lakeside Warriors of Missouri and Illinois teamed up with Brad Lafield in support of GWOT100, Nick Neidlinger of American Flag Mother Ruckers, and veterans Elliott Ferguson and Jordan Graham. Veteran
U.S. Rep. Bob Onder said it’s possible that lawmakers may not come up with an agreement to keep the federal government fully open past Friday.
While lawmakers passed a number of appropriations bills, they held off on passing a measure funding the Department of Homeland Security, which could disrupt the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Transportation Safety Administration.
Democrats have demanded that the Homeland Security funding bill include guardrails, especially after ICE and Border Patrol’s actions in Minnesota drew nationwide outrage. On the latest edition of the Politically Speaking podcast, Onder acknowledged that he was “disturbed” by what went on in Minneapolis and other places around the country. But he also criticized states that allow sanctuary cities which limit cooperation with federal immigration officials.
The person killed in a shooting at a Starbucks drive-through was a figure skating coach and a key leader at multiple acclaimed restaurants in St. Louis.
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S LEGENDARY MUSICAL REVITALIZED: Plays the Fabulous Fox Feb. 18-March 1 Cameron Mackintosh and LW Entertainment (formerly The Really Useful Group) have announced the complete casting for the St. Louis engagement of their new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, coming to The Fabulous Fox February 18 […]
Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes are paying tribute to the Grateful Dead with their brand-new kit.The team has just debuted a new secondary jersey, which is purple and blue…
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men face felony charges after a rifle was allegedly tossed from a vehicle window during a 100 mph police chase. Brandon P. Rogozinsky, 33, and Christopher L. Marcum, 49, both of Granite City, were charged on Feb. 5, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (both Class 2 felonies) and felon in possession of a weapon (both Class 3 felonies). Rogozinsky was additionally charged with one count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to
GODFREY/WOOD RIVER - Community members have multiple fun opportunities to support the Alton Symphony Orchestra while enjoying live music. From 6–8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Rustic Roots in Wood River will host ASO’s biggest fundraiser, “Sips and Strings.” Attendees can shop local vendors and enjoy wine tastings while listening to the ASO string quartet. At 3 p.m. on Feb. 28, the full orchestra will perform its spring concert at Hatheway Hall on the Lewis and Clar
Five retail shops in southeast Missouri are now facing lawsuits over what the attorney general call illegal gambling operations involving "unregulated" slot machines.
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