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EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) encourages community members to attend an Illinois RiverWatch training session from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening (March 18, 2025) to learn about the Illinois Crayfish Finders project. In partnership with the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois RiverWatch is hosting a virtual training session covering collecting crayfish, taking proper pictures for identification, and submitting data to the project. The data will be submitted using a popular community science website, iNaturalist. A recording of the training will be available for those unable to attend the live training. “Crayfish provide many benefits to freshwater ecosystems such as creating new habitats by building burrows, playing an important role in the food chain by being predators and prey, and breaking down decaying matter, which helps recycle nutrients and improves water quality,” RiverWatch Volunteer Coordinator Hannah Griffis

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JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Health Department, in collaboration with Illinois Valley EDC Head Start, is excited to announce the First Annual Child Health and Safety Fair on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will be held at the Jersey County Health Department, located at 1307 State Hwy 109. The fair will take place rain or shine, utilizing the drive-thru barn behind the main building. This community-focused event aims to promote child health and safety through a variety of activities and resources: Car Seat Checks provided by the Jerseyville Police Department. Free Art Kits from the Jersey County Arts Council. Free Books from the Jerseyville Public Library. Safety Items Giveaway including Narcan, gun safety locks, fentanyl test strips, cannabis locked safety storage bags, poison control information, and bike helmets (while supplies last). Resource Materials from Birth to Five Illinois, Koen Counseling, Jersey County Against Drugs, Jerseyville Fire

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TRENTON - A family is facing a devastating loss following a car accident on March 17, 2025, that claimed the lives of Ashley Koehler and her 10-year-old son, Jacob. The tragedy left Ashley's 3-year-old daughter Gracie in critical condition, fighting for her life at Cardinal Glennon Hospital. Amanda Emmerich, Ashley's sister, is organizing a GoFundMe fundraiser to support the family as they navigate this challenging time. "I am asking you to please donate to help her family pay for funeral and medical expenses or anything her children may need," Emmerich said. She said the accident resulted in multiple skull fractures and a broken leg for Gracie, who is also experiencing seizures. As she undergoes treatment, the family is grappling with the emotional and financial repercussions of their loss. Ashley leaves behind her husband, Jeff, and three other children. In a recent update, Emmerich shared that Gracie has made it through surgery, although doctors had to leave part of her skull of

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Bad Company received their first-ever nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant wants to see them get in.Plant shared a photo…

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GRANITE CITY – A remarkable 150 band students from Coolidge Junior High School and Grigsby Intermediate School recently showcased their musical talents at the Illinois Grade School Music Association (IGSMA) State Solo/Ensemble Contest held March 1 at Coolidge. This prestigious event has been hosted at Coolidge for the past 15 years and continues to be a highlight for young musicians in the region. Of the 150 students who participated, an impressive 132 received an Excellent or Superior rating, demonstrating their dedication, hard work, and musical growth. These talented students spent three months diligently preparing their solos, culminating in outstanding performances at the contest. The IGSMA State Solo/Ensemble Contest provides students with a platform to refine their musical skills and gain valuable performance experience. The continued success of Granite City’s band students is a testament to the strength of the district’s music program and the unwavering

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EAST ALTON – Each year, volunteers across Illinois contribute to monitoring water quality through Illinois RiverWatch. Training will be held in April and May, providing community members with the skills to collect data and assess the health of local streams. RiverWatch, a community science program, is coordinated by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) at Lewis and Clark Community College. Each spring, RiverWatch offers workshops where volunteers learn to collect and identify stream macroinvertebrates (water bugs) and describe the physical condition of the stream habitat. “Macroinvertebrates is just a fancy word for water bugs,” Riverwatch Volunteer Coordinator Hannah Griffis said. “Many people do not pay attention to these small animals living in our streams, but they are affected by pollution and habitat changes. By collecting a sample of them, we can use them as bioindicators to assess the quality of the stream they live in.”

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The hospital’s board notified the state health department that it will voluntarily give up its hospital license.

The eagle captured the world's heart in 2023 when he adopted and began protecting a rock.

Governor Mike Kehoe announced in early March that counties, cities and towns in Missouri are eligible to apply for the Missouri Blue Shield.

As the National Weather Service works to finalize a total count of tornadoes that tore through the St. Louis region Friday evening, there's one that notably stands out for its impacts in St. Louis County.

ALTON – Newly filed court documents shine new light on a recent case of aggravated robbery at the Puff Zone Smoke Shop in Alton. Nicholas E. Apel, 24, of Alton, was charged on March 17, 2025 with a Class 1 felony count of aggravated robbery. On March 13, he allegedly stole property from Puff Zone by indicating he was armed with a firearm and threatening the use of force. A petition was filed to deny Apel’s pretrial release which adds more context surrounding the incident. According to the petition, officers responded to Puff Zone after an employee reported the robbery. “Officers contacted store employee who provided that defendant entered store and demanded products,” the petition states. “Defendant brandished what she believed to be a firearm. Defendant took various products and fled the store.” After reviewing the store’s surveillance footage, officers found Apel in the area and placed him under arrest. “Defendant was interviewed

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WOOD RIVER – Four local wrestlers were honored on Monday night, March 17, 2025, for their outstanding athletic performances in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state championship. Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup presented the wrestlers with Certificates of Recognition at this week’s City Council meeting. First was Drake Champlin , a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School and a wrestler for the Oilers. Mayor Stalcup said Champlin has earned several accolades competing in the 215-pound weight class, including first place at the Civic Memorial and Mascoutah tournaments, the Rochester invitational, the IHSA sectionals, the IHSA state tournament, and many other matchups. Champlin boasts an impressive win-loss record of 43-1. Next was Freshman Chloe Skiles of the Roxana High School Shells. Among her many athletic achievements listed by Mayor Stalcup were her first-place ranking at the Wonder Women girls wrestling tournament , earning her the 105-pound division

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The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary celebration continues with an upcoming exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, highlighting the iconic music moments from the show.SNL:…

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GODFREY - In the race for mayor of Godfrey - we have a clear choice of candidates - and the best choice is Mayor Mike McCormick. Mayor McCormick is the only candidate in this race who opposed the pay raise for mayor. In fact, one of his opponents signed Mayor McCormick’s petition, then voted for the pay raise and once it passed the Village Board, and took out his own petition to run for Mayor. Mayor McCormick is a full-time mayor. Walk into the Village Hall and you are likely to see the Mayor sitting right out in front ready to help. Mayor McCormick has a record of accomplishments in Godfrey that is as impressive as it is long. Some of the highlights are the great park system, the improvement of the roads, the addition of great local businesses, and his creative approach to the pandemic which kept local businesses open while benefitting families. And to his credit - all this has been done while keeping Godfrey’s municipal tax rate the lowest in the country with no municipal

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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, the two finalists to be St. Louis mayor face off in a heated joint appearance. STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum and Rachel Lippmann posed questions to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Alderwoman Cara Spencer on the future of the city — and some of its shorter term concerns.

The long-vacant downtown building has been at the center of a dispute between a developer and city officials.

A city of St. Louis panel said Tuesday it will need more time to choose a redeveloper of the vacant Municipal Courts building in Downtown West.

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Most St. Louis County homes would sell for more today than they would have two years ago, continuing a trend of rising property values, according to data released by the St. Louis County assessor.

NWS survey crews are surveying damage from Friday night's storms. Here's how many tornadoes they've confirmed so far.