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Major Damage Reported in West Alton Following Severe Storms, Weather Service Conducts Storm Surveys After Destruction
9 hours ago
Severe storms swept through parts of Missouri and Illinois on Friday evening, March 14, 2025, leaving behind a trail of destruction and resulting in at least 10 fatalities in Missouri, according to...[Read More]
Senator Harriss Introduces Bill to Strengthen Protections for Working K9 Animals
16 hours ago
ALTON - Following the tragic death of a former Alton K9, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has filed legislation to enhance legal protections for those who intentionally harm working K...[Read More]
Severe Storm System Forecasted To Hit Region
March 14 2025 at 2:24 PM
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - A powerful storm system is expected to impact the region this evening, with the National Weather Service warning of a moderate risk for severe weather, including the possibility...[Read More]
Charges Filed Against Edwardsville Woman in Fatal Pedestrian Incident
March 14 2025 at 12:40 PM
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Charges have been filed against Jessica Przygoda, a 34-year-old resident of Edwardsville, in connection with a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Aug. 23, 2024, on Meramec...[Read More]
Local Students Named To Washington University in St. Louis Fall 2024 Dean's List
March 14 2025 at 8:00 AM
ST. LOUIS — The following students have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Bethalto, IL Allie Lively is enrolled in the...[Read More]
SIUE’s STEM Center and SALT Launch Innovative ‘Cougar KickBots’ Program at Alton Middle School
March 13 2025 at 3:15 PM
EDWARDSVILLE/ALTON - A decline in youth participation in organized sports disproportionately affects low-income and underserved communities, where financial barriers often limit access to structured...[Read More]
SIUE’s Dr. Jerrica Ampadu Lauded as a Woman of Distinction by YWCA Southwestern Illinois
March 13 2025 at 2:55 PM
EDWARDSVILLE - “A relentless advocate for women and underserved populations,” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Jerrica Ampadu, PhD, demonstrates wha...[Read More]
Resurfacing Project to Begin March 17 on Troy Road Between Franklin and Fifth Avenues
March 13 2025 at 12:07 PM
EDWARDSVILLE – An improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 17, on Troy Road between Franklin Avenue and Fifth Avenue. As part of the work, this section will be resurfaced, some...[Read More]
Wood River ‘Repeat Felony Offender’ Faces Weapon, Drug Charges
March 13 2025 at 11:55 AM
WOOD RIVER – A Wood River resident with an extensive criminal past faces new charges after being found with drugs and a firearm. Timothy R. Vanausdoll III, 38, of Wood River, was charged with...[Read More]
Residents Urged To Prepare for Potential Tornadoes On Friday, March 14, 2025
March 13 2025 at 11:38 AM
ST. LOUIS - Residents in the area should prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms on Friday, March 14, 2025, as the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm risk warning. The storms...[Read More]
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