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ALTON – An Alton resident facing his fourth domestic battery charge in Madison County has been released from custody. Helois M. Foster, 40, of Alton, was charged on May 5, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of domestic battery, his fourth or subsequent such offense. Foster is accused of knowingly making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature against a household or family member without legal justification on April 8, 2026. Charging documents note Foster had previously been

Officials with the Saint Louis Zoo said they are inching closer to its ambitious fundraising goal for its Better Wild, Better World campaign, a multi-million-dollar effort aimed at expanding animal habitats, creating immersive learning experiences, and giving visitors a new way to connect with wildlife.

EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting students across the 56th Senate District to participate in her district-wide art contest celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The contest is open to students in 1st through 8th grade and encourages young artists to showcase their creativity while reflecting on what makes America and their communities special. “This contest is a fun way for students to share their creativity and celebrat

Community leaders are continuing their outreach into north St. Louis neighborhoods affected by the tornado.

LITCHFIELD - Julie Tieman is the first to tell you she is not a perfect mom. But after raising three kids and preparing to foster teenagers, her community agrees she is more than worthy of the Super Mom title. Tieman, a Litchfield resident, is competing in the Colossal Super Mom contest to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network . As voting continues, Tieman hopes to hold her own in the competition. But she is mostly proud of the kids she has raised, the opportunity she has

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College announced the winners of the 21st Annual Student Art Exhibition. This year’s exhibit, which comprised 52 original pieces, brought together a curated selection of students’ artwork from the college’s Fine Art and Graphic Design programs. Fine Art Program Coordinator Angela Hung was pleased with the quality of work in this year’s exhibit, which was featured in the Hatheway Gallery in April. “The exhibition

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Thursday rejected a proposal to rein in President Donald Trump’s months-long military actions in Iran that have left more than a dozen U.S. military members dead, while killing thousands of civilians and displacing millions in the Middle East, according to third-party monitors.  The measure, known as the War Powers Resolution, […]

Following criticism, lawmakers have narrowed the GUARD Act, a bill aimed at restricting minors’ access to certain AI systems. The earlier version could have applied broadly to nearly every AI-powered chatbot or search tool. The amended bill focuses more narrowly on so-called “AI companions”—conversational systems designed to simulate emotional or interpersonal interactions with users.  That change does address […]

The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to a wide-ranging healthcare bill expanding women’s and maternal health coverage, increasing access to telehealth and requiring licensed childcare facilities to maintain allergy treatment policies. The House voted 116-21 to send the legislation to Gov. Mike Kehoe in one of its final actions before the end of the […]

A man is accused of killing his father at their home in north St. Louis County after first responders discovered the victim during a house fire Wednesday night.

BROOKLYN, Ill. — Illinois State Police arrested 46-year-old Demario A. Ursery of East St. Louis on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman found during a welfare check at an apartment in Brooklyn, authorities said. Ursery was arrested by Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents and charged with first-degree murder, a Class M felony, police said in a release dated May 14, 2026. The investigation began May 12, 2026,

GODFREY – Building stronger connections between local employers, community partners and workforce education programs is the primary focus of new Workforce Training Coordinator Beth Arrowsmith at Lewis and Clark Community College. Arrowsmith joined the college in Spring 2026 and now works collaboratively with faculty, staff and area employers to help develop short-term training and certification programs designed to meet regional workforce demands. “My job is really just to assist

A Republican state senator sends the final hours of Missouri's 2026 spring legislative session into chaos.

EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury on Thursday, May 14, 2026, convicted Tara A. Anderson of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of her ex-boyfriend, Phillip Armstrong, after prosecutors said she fired a .45-caliber handgun toward him outside her home in Granite City, and jurors rejected her claim that she intended only a “warning shot.” Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced the verdict in Edwardsville, following a trial that began Tuesday, May 12, 2026,

Demario A. Ursery, 46, is accused of first-degree murder in the death of Dolnesha A. Jones, 37, on Tuesday.

At Grist’s Turning the Tide event at SF Climate Week, free solo climber and solar energy advocate Alex Honnold shared how his love of climbing became a passion for empowering communities.