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In a letter to parents, Superintendent Melissa Schneider said there are no reports of misconduct between Finley and any Ross Elementary students.

Five Years Ago This week in 2020, a judge forbade a Facebook user being sued by a cop from publishing the cop’s name on social media, the DC police union was suing to block the release of the names of officers involved in shootings, and we wrote about how Section 230 protects the ability of […]

ALTON – The latest Riverbend resident charged with sharing child pornography via Kik is an Alton man additionally accused of having a “graphic conversation” with a minor via Snapchat. Taylor A. Sandberg, 26, of Alton, was charged on Aug. 20, 2025 with seven Class X felony counts of child pornography. On April 12, 2025, Sandberg allegedly disseminated four video files via the Kik app, followed by three more videos shared via Kik on April 21, 2025. Each of the videos reportedly depicted prepubescent male children engaged in various sex acts. According to the state’s petition to deny Sandberg’s pretrial release from custody, a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children lead to an investigation by the Alton Police Department yielding not only the child pornography, but “a graphic conversation” over Snapchat from November of 2024 between Sandberg and an alleged 13-year-old. A second cybertip linked to the same

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ST. LOUIS - Midwest Living Magazine recently praised St. Louis for having one of the country's "most underrated food scenes," backing it up with a new list of the city's and region's top restaurants. Food writers at Midwest Living highlighted St. Louis for its mix of classics, family favorites and cuisines shaped by dozens of [...]

ALTON — Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Alton Square Drive and Homer Adams Parkway at 4:02 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, prompting immediate response from the Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department. Officials reported that one person received treatment at the scene but declined transportation to a hospital. Another individual was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crash resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, causing some traffic disruption during the cleanup process. Authorities have not released additional information regarding the cause of the accident. (Photos by Ryan Schlueter).

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The footage is grainy, shaky and has no sound, making details of the shooting unclear. But attorney contends it shows the moments leading up to Troy Hamilton's death.

WOOD RIVER — People gathered along the streets of Wood River on Saturday morning to celebrate the annual Wood River Labor Day Parade, which began at 10 a.m. at the Emerick Sports Complex. The parade proceeded south along 6th Street, turned west on Ferguson Avenue, and concluded at North Haller. Representatives from each local labor union participated in the event, distributing candy to parade watchers as they walked. The parade also featured a backhoe and other equipment, with the Wood River Police Department and Fire Department leading the procession. Robert Pollard, Wood River Township Chairman, served as this year’s parade marshal. Following the parade, the celebration continued at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, where the James Stanley Charity Softball Tournament was scheduled to conclude. Union members and their families were invited to enjoy food and refreshments at the park.

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A beloved Oakville man known for his kindness lost his only lifeline to independence.

The family of Michelle Harper, 38, hopes someone knows what has happened to her.

The remains of Marine Private First Class Donald Eichschlag were returned to St. Louis on Friday night, 75 years after he died in the Korean War, thanks to DNA identification.

Explore the legacy of America’s oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon in Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History. Since 1901, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird has offered wit, commentary, […]

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Step into the world of Growing Together, an exhibit celebrating the legacy of Fisher-Price. Discover the fascinating history behind one of America’s most beloved toy makers and explore a curated […]

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