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ALTON – The City of Alton Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce its annual Holiday Story Night with Santa, inviting families from Alton and the surrounding communities to in the Christmas season with a free, festive event. This year's Holiday Story Night offers a special opportunity for children to meet Santa Claus, enjoy delicious treats, and experience the warmth of community spirit. "We are so excited to host this free event that not only brings Santa to the

JERSEY COUNTY — Jersey County deputies responded to a two-vehicle collision with injuries early Wednesday morning, Dec. 10, 2025, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 67 and Delhi Road, according to Sheriff Nicholas J. Manns. The crash occurred at 7:37 a.m. on Wednesday when a sport utility vehicle driven by a 16-year-old female was crossing eastbound on Delhi Road and was struck by a southbound car on U.S. Highway 67 driven by a 53-year-old man. Both drivers sustained injuries in the collision,

Vitello, 47, is the manager of the San Francisco Giants.

Three people face charges in connection with an armed robbery last week aboard a MetroLink train in St. Clair County, Illinois.

ALTON - You can experience a powerful Christmas Cantata service at Main Street United Methodist Church this weekend. At 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, community members are invited to Main Street UMC for the Christmas Cantata service led by Michael and Julia Frazier. Pastor Nick Gleason promises music by local musicians, a retelling of the Christmas story, and a touching experience for everyone in attendance. “We hope it will enrich the lives of everyone who joins us on Sunday,”

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Chad Morris' lawyers say in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that he was beaten up, arrested and wrongfully charged after a police SUV crashed into his business two years ago.

Sharon Osbourne has given her first interview since husband Ozzy Osbourne's death, speaking with Piers Morgan on his Uncensored YouTube show.During the hourlong talk, Sharon retells her last conversation with Ozzy…

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BRIGHTON – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a former Metro East police officer pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $58,000 from the Alton Police Department Benevolent and Protective Association while employed by the Alton Police Department. Jeremiah T. Dressler, 42, of Brighton, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, to one count of Class 2 felony theft, one count of Class 2 felony theft by deception and three counts of Class 3 felony wire fraud. Dressler’s sentencing

A worker directing traffic after a concert at The Factory was struck and injured in a hit-and-run crash Sunday evening. Officers arrested the accused driver one day later.

KISS’ Gene Simmons is apologizing for comments he made about the death of his bandmate Ace Frehley.In a recent interview with the New York Post, Simmons blamed Frehley’s death on his…

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Robert Fernandez and his attorney have fought for people who stand on medians and ask for money. It’s the people's 1st Amendment right to do so, they say.

The Missouri Loves Company podcast returns with a preview of Cherokee Street Theater Company's production of John Hughes Your Own Adventure.