GA Group & Capital Recovery Group To Manage Alton Steel’s Online Auction Event

ALTON - Alton Steel Inc. at 5 Cut Street in Alton has announced that bidding for the remaining...

The Wedge Marks One-Year Anniversary With Events and Deals

ALTON - The Wedge will mark its first anniversary in Alton, and they have a few events and deal...

Volunteers Needed: CASA Volunteer Shares How to Help Kids Navigate the Judicial System

BELLEVILLE - A local volunteer with CASA of Southwestern Illinois shared her experience to encourage...

Recount Shows Closer Vote Tallies For Long Lake Ballot Referenda

EDWARDSVILLE – A hand recount of results for two ballot refenda in the Madison County 2026...

Freestyle Fridays Return Sparks Police Warning in East Alton

EAST ALTON - East Alton Police responded to a social media post about Freestyle Fridays being back...

Metro East SWAT Joins Fosterburg Armed Subject Response

FOSTERBURG - Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies and detectives were at a residence in...

USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets Over Possible Lead Contamination

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service...

Jerseyville Fire Chief Notifies Community Of Training Drill At Middle School

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville residents need not be alarmed if they see emergency vehicles at...

Why Harmless Tricks Make People Laugh Instead of Feel Betrayed

The same person who hates being lied to might laugh when you pretend their shoelace is untied. That...

April 2 in History: Falklands War Begins, Wilson Seeks WWI Declaration, U.S. Mint Established

On April 2, 1982, Argentina’s military government sent troops to seize the Falkland Islands...

Today's Weather: Windy, stormy afternoon ahead

Cloudy this morning with temperatures near 62 and a southeast breeze around 5 to 10 mph. A Wind Advisory...

Area Man Faces Felonies After Allegedly Fleeing Police In Stolen Semi Truck

ALTON – A man accused of using a stolen semi truck to flee police officers nine days after...

The Wedge Innovation Center Celebrates First Anniversary with Month-Long Community Giveback and Rooftop Event

ALTON - The Wedge Innovation Center is celebrating its first year of operation with a month-long...

Local NAMI Chapter Names New Director, Outlines Programs

WOOD RIVER - The local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has named a new executive...

Jerseyville Mayor Urges TextMyGov Signups Amid Road Closures

JERSEYVILLE – With warmer weather and city-wide infrastructure projects underway, Jerseyville...

Larry Moehn Leaves Lasting Legacy in Gymnastics Education

GODFREY - Larry Niel Moehn, an educator and longtime gymnastics coach and business owner who spent...

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?

Key takeaways: A study associates hot drinks with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. But...

Two From Granite City Detained After Fleeing Police At High Speeds Into Missouri

GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men who were charged on the same day with attempting to fle...

More Than 200 Rally In Alton For 'No Kings' Protest

ALTON - Dozens of demonstrators gathered Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Lincoln-Douglas Square...

Track Meet Ends In Tragic Fatal Shooting Incident

FERGUSON, MO. - A track meet involving 20 schools was ending Tuesday evening, March...

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