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BETHALTO - Precision Point Armory owner Ben Julian wants to work with people who care about firearm safety. Located in Bethalto, Precision Point Armory offers concealed carry classes, renewal classes, fundamental classes, and more. No matter which class you take, Julian aims to create safe firearm owners who are comfortable handling their guns. He also has a range where you can shoot live ammo, and he likes to help people improve their shooting and build up their fundamentals as much a

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Police are investigating a police pursuit in East St. Louis that ended early Feb. 14, 2026, with a driver found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, after the East St. Louis Police Department requested the state agency’s Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to handle the case. East St. Louis police officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop at about 2:28 a.m. near the intersection of 47th Street and State Street, according t

Missouri's junior GOP senator is proposing revisions to player transfers portals, coaching changes and payments to student athletes.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Police responded Monday afternoon, Feb. 16, 2026, to a shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, where two people were confirmed dead, and three others were injured in what police described as a targeted attack that may have been related to a family dispute. Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves said Monday afternoon that the gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing shots. Goncalves said one of those killed was a young girl. The thre

CHICAGO - Rayna Raglin of Alton has picked up right where she left off at the end of the 2025 outdoor track and field season, with a tremendous performance this weekend in Chicago at the Fifth Annual Dr. Conrad Worrill Invitational. Raglin was named the Most Outstanding Athlete of the meet after she recorded first-place finishes in the 60 (7.52) and 200 (24.27). She beat the previous second-place 3A finisher in the 100 meters, Mariyah Robinson of Flossmoor, who recorded a time of 7.62 in the 60

All family members and spouses have been cleared in the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie, officials said Monday.

For years, Torch Electronics has used a cadre of high-powered lobbyists and lawyers, along with a legal loophole, to argue its slots are not gambling devices.

GLEN CARBON – A major road remediation project is moving forward in Glen Carbon after unanimous approval of a $158,900 agreement for the village’s 2026 Street Program. Village Board members approved a professional services agreement last week for the 2026 Street Program after hearing a presentation from Jeff Reis with Thouvenot, Wade & Moerchen (TWM), Inc. Reis gave trustees a report on the current condition of road surfaces around Glen Carbon as of Jan. 1, 2026. The vast majority

Officer Christopher Douglas' lawsuit said he was transferred after responding to a Sept. 11 county-wide mass email acknowledging Hispanic Heritage month; he asked about 9/11 remembrance events.

WOOD RIVER - Community members and business owners have the opportunity to learn more about security systems at a hands-on security roadshow sponsored by American Digital Security. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026, Rustic Roots in Wood River will host the roadshow. Attendees are encouraged to talk to companies and manufacturers about their security systems, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, AI-powered analytics, and threat detection technologies.

Churches and other organizations are holding their annual fish fries this year, with most being held on Fridays during Lent, and can be found using the St. Louis Fish Fry Directory.

Three people are dead, including the suspect, and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink Monday afternoon.

Thousands of video lottery terminals (VLTs) that operate in Missouri gas stations and closely resemble casino slot machines are illegal, a federal judge has ruled.

A federal judge on Friday ruled that slot machines that have operated for years in bars, restaurants and convenience stores across Missouri are illegal gambling devices under state law. The decision by U.S. District Judge John Ross lands as lawmakers debate whether to legalize the machines — and as Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed […]

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Board of Education has named Lashaunda Ross, a counselor at Annette Officer Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189, as a recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Those Who Excel 2026 program, the district announced. The Award of Excellence honors educators who demonstrate “an unwavering commitment to equity and the success of all students,” according to the district’s statement. The recognition is given to recipients

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s State Board of Education has unanimously denied over 130 requests from school districts that are looking to start their academic years earlier than what is currently allowed by state law. During the board's meeting last week, they voted to reject all pending and future waiver requests tied to the state's [...]

WASHINGTON — Aluminum cans rolling off Virginia cider maker Tristan Wright’s production line cost more because of increased tariffs on aluminum. Minnesota baby product inventor and seller Beth Benike ran out of inventory and lost income for months last year when President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with China. Maryland dog apparel producer Barton […]

ALTON – Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center continues to be “heart healthy” after bulking up even more by flexing its cardiology services specialty program “muscle” in 2025. Just as a physician recommends patients to develop a plan to maintain a strong and vibrant heart (proper nutrition, exercise, plenty of sleep, reduce stress, etc.), OSF Saint Anthony’s, for the second