Man Arrested for Terrorist Threats Against Swansea Police

SWANSEA — Federal authorities alerted Swansea Police to a social media post containing terrorist...

Oasis Women's Center to Host Trivia Night to Help Domestic Violence Survivors

ALTON/GODFREY - Oasis Women’s Center will host a trivia night fundraiser to build up essential...

How Ancient Planting Festivals Helped Societies Time Farming and Manage Risk

Planting has never been just a farming task. In many ancient societies, it was treated like a high-stakes...

April 9 in History: From Nazi Invasion to Appomattox and Hank Aaron’s Record

On April 9, 1940, Nazi Germany launched a surprise invasion of Denmark and Norway, an operation know...

Today's Weather: Sunny and warm

Morning starts sunny with temperatures around 58 degrees and a feels like reading near 59. Winds are...

Deceased Is Identified: Late Night Shooting At Drive Thru Kills Woman

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police are investigating a late-night shooting in a business...

Alton Fire Chief Honored For Over 3 Decades Of Service

ALTON – Alton Fire Chief Jesse Jemison Jr. was honored at this week’s City Council...

Madison County Judge Finds Convicted Sex Offender Sexually Violent, Raoul says

MADISON COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Madison County judge found a...

Colonel Kenneth Gregory To Leave St Louis Police After Four Decades

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Colonel Kenneth Gregory, chief of the St. Louis County Police Department, announced...

St. Louis County Fossil Company Operator Accused of Disability Fraud

ST. LOUIS –The owner of a fossil replica company was indicted Wednesday and accused of fraudulently...

"Reimagine Alton" Project Asks Community to Shape Alton School District Growth

ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 has a unique program that allows community stakeholders...

National Great Rivers Research and Education Center Named 2026 Organization of the Year by Environmental Education Association of Illinois

EAST ALTON – The Environmental Education Department at the National Great Rivers Research an...

Southern Illinois Woman Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot Using Numbers Her Mother Gave Her

CHICAGO — A set of numbers passed down from mother to daughter — and one lucky online Lotto®...

Alton Main Street Announces 2026 Volunteer Opportunities to Support Downtown Revitalization

ALTON - Alton Main Street is seeking community-minded volunteers to join its team for the 2026 season....

Alton School District Plans Special Education Meeting for Homeschooled and Private School Students

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 will host a public meeting about special educatio...

Help Hope Bloom In Spring: Give Blood Or Platelets With Red Cross

ST. LOUIS — In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making...

Way To Overcome Exam Fears This Spring

It’s a common experience for kids and young adults: getting nervous before the big test in school....

Madison County Man Arrested After Alton Standoff

ALTON - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after a standoff that followed...

City of Alton Invites Residents to Help Shape the Future Through Comprehensive Plan Visioning Workshop

ALTON – The City of Alton is excited to announce the second phase of community engagement for...

Alton Felon Charged With Possession Of iPhone-Shaped Stun Gun

ALTON – A convicted felon from Alton has been charged with possessing a stun gun resembling...

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