BETHALTO – A Bethalto man previously convicted of domestic battery has been released pending trial in his latest domestic battery case after allegedly breaking into a second victim’s home while fleeing from police. John V. Fleming, 30, of Bethalto, was charged on Sept. 8, 2025 with one count each of residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, domestic battery (second or subsequent offense), and criminal damage to property (each Class 4 felonies). On Sept. 7, 2025, Fleming allegedly ran over a household or family member’s foot, fled from police at over 21 mph over the legal speed limit, damaged the exterior door of a Bethalto residence, and unlawfully entered the same Bethalto residence. Fleming had previously been convicted of domestic battery in 2020, also in Madison County. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Fleming’s pretrial release from custody. Accordin
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of battering and strangling a domestic battery victim with a piece of rope and more now faces felony charges. Gabriel D. Reyes-Jimenez, 37, of Granite City, was charged on Sept. 11, 2025 with two counts each of aggravated domestic battery (both Class 2 felonies) and domestic battery (both Class A misdemeanors). On Sept. 9, 2025, Reyes-Jimenez allegedly caused great bodily harm to a household or family member by striking them about the head and body with a closed fist, striking them in the face and causing a nasal fracture, striking the victim about the body with a rope, and strangling the victim by wrapping a rope around their neck. According to the state’s petition to deny Reyes-Jimenez’s pretrial release from custody, the victim first reported to a witness, and later to police, that Reyes-Jimenez “became angry about her failing to pack him a lunch” before striking and threatening the victim. “Later,
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis city officials announced plans Thursday to regulate data center projects and will not move forward with a moratorium proposed last week. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer will sign an executive order Friday that directs city departments to develop a comprehensive framework for incorporating data centers into the city's zoning and [...]
Mayor Cara Spencer joined Gov. Mike Kehoe Thursday (Sept. 18th) in announcing that FEMA has approved additional assistance to support clearing debris from private properties in St. Louis following the May 16 tornado. For this mission, FEMA will provide an initial lump sum, in addition to the $100 million that the Missouri General Assembly has […]
David Byrne’s latest solo album, Who Is the Sky?, is making its mark on the charts.According to Billboard, the record has landed in the top 10 on four separate Billboard album charts, although it debuted at…
From Hoodline: Residents of North St. Louis have a renewed source of support in the wake of a tornado’s rampage that forced the closure of an important facility at Sumner High School. The Northside Economic Empowerment Center (NEEC) has now officially reopened its doors, restoring a vital pillar of community strength. This revival took place […]
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Police arrested a suspect Thursday afternoon accused of firing shots near Duchesne High School, prompting a brief lockdown. The St. Charles Police Department reports that shots were fired around 10:49 a.m. in the 500 block of North Duchesne Drive, less than half a mile from the high school. Upon arrival, police [...]
A Canadian tribunal’s $72,000 fine against X for refusing to globally remove non-consensual intimate images (NCII) exposes a fundamental tension that courts have been dodging for years: When can one country order worldwide content takedowns, and when should platforms comply regardless of legal compulsion? Unfortunately, almost all the commentary on the case is ignoring those […]
ST. LOUIS -- Mayor Cara Spencer and St. Louis business leaders will gather October 3 for the annual Mayor’s Business Luncheon, an event focused on the city’s economic growth and future development. The luncheon, held at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel, will bring together entrepreneurs, civic partners, and community members under the theme “Rebuilding [...]
A woman appeared in federal court in downtown St. Louis Thursday to be sentenced for stealing $690,000 over the course of a decade from a St. Louis County charity.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Off a quiet gravel road in Jefferson County sits a new mining facility that will use massive amounts of electricity to operate. It awaits one final step of governmental approval before it can begin working to earn digital cryptocurrency. “It’s ready to have the key turned on. It’s just sitting there,” […]
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former executive of the Bank of O’Fallon was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a $2 million check kiting fraud scheme, the U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Andrew P. Blassie, 70, of St. Louis, was sentenced to 63 months in prison and ordered to pay $2,461,887.67 in restitution following his admission to one count of bank fraud and one count of interstate transportation of funds obtained by fraud. The sentencing took place in federal court in East St. Louis. Blassie, who served as the Executive Vice President at the Bank of O’Fallon, engaged in a scheme from September 2023 through September 2024 to inflate his personal checking account balance by depositing checks he knew were backed by non-sufficient funds, the U.S. Attorney said. The checks originated from four personal accounts at three banks and one credit union, according to the indictment. Duri
MADISON COUNTY — Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich has identified a 20-year-old man from St. Charles, Mo., whose body was found in the Mississippi River near the Interstate 270 and Chain of Rocks Bridge construction site. Brendon L. Krill was discovered Monday morning, Aug. 11, 2025, by construction workers. Positive identification was confirmed through DNA testing, the coroner’s office said on Sept. 17. Krill had been reported missing after last being seen on June 14, 2025, on Island 522 along the Mississippi River, according to a Missouri Highway Patrol missing person alert. He was described as 6 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The alert noted a tattoo of the word “Relentless” on his left arm and that he was last seen wearing pink and green flamingo swim trunks. The final cause of death has not yet been determined, pending the results of a forensic autopsy and toxicology testing. Authorities from the Madison
U2 is set to be honored with the 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize.Named after the late folk icon and presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the award recognizes “a recipient who embodies the…
ALTON - The 19th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival invites community members to enjoy a day of conservation, art, music and more on the riverfront. From 12–10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at the Alton Amphitheater, the festival will celebrate the Mississippi River with artist booths, live music, vendors and additional fun. The event, hosted by Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club and Jacoby Arts Center, encourages people to come out and show their appreciation for the river. “We’re very committed to keeping this a free, family-friendly event for our community to celebrate the river,” said Sara McGibany. “We have 121 booths and exhibits this year, and we are just really excited to bring everybody down to the riverfront on Saturday.” McGibany and Christine Favilla noted that the festival has family-friendly activities until 6 p.m. Kids can complete 23 activities and fill out a passport for the chance to win a gift card to Funky Planet
Nathaniel L. Stokes, 35, of Champaign, was arrested in Normal for predatory criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 and aggravated criminal sexual assault of a victim under 13 after an investigation was started in July.
Iron Maiden is going to be very busy in 2026.The rockers just announced their first tour dates for next year, which will have them hitting Europe and the U.K.The Run For…
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