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EAST ALTON – A man from East Alton accused of sharing child pornography via the Kik messaging application remains in custody on a Class X felony charge. Dalton Stahlhut, 23, of the 400 block of Washington Ave. in East Alton, was charged on Aug. 8, 2025 with a Class X felony count of child pornography. On Jan. 3, 2025, Stahlhut allegedly disseminated child pornography via Kik in the form of a video depicting a child under the age of 13 engaged in a sex act. The investigation began after the East Alton Police Department received a report on Jan. 30, 2025 from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, originating from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). The initial report from NCMEC stated a Kik user was using the application to share child pornography. The email address associated with the Kik account in question contained Stahlhut’s entire first and last names, and the associated IP address was linked to Stahlhut’s East Alton address.

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For the first time, an official legal document states that 3-year-old Conrad Ashcraft died by asphyxiation while at a Park Hills daycare.

ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School community enjoyed their first day at school for the 2025–2026 school year. On Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, teachers and staff members welcomed Marquette students back to school bright and early. Principal Tim Harmon noted that the excitement in the morning “very much carried on through the day,” and he looks forward to another great year. “It just felt exciting to have the kids back in school. I think that the kids are excited to be back in school as well,” he said. “It’s always exciting seeing different groups of people coming from all over the area, coming together and kind of learning the Marquette way, so to speak.” Harmon joked that while there was “some groaning here and there” about the end of summer break, the students were generally eager to return and start the day. He said he is “really enthusiastic” to welcome one of the largest freshmen classes of the

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“We are really grateful for the work that she’s done here,” the mayor said.

With school set to start on Monday, Francis Howell School District staff, parents and community members were helping Henderson Elementary teachers get ready for the school year on Friday.

WEST ALTON, Mo. — Federal investigators released an initial report Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, on the helicopter crash that killed two people near West Alton, MO., on Aug. 7, 2025. The National Transportation Safety Board said an eyewitness reported that the helicopter pilot and a lineman were attempting to attach an orange aviation warning marker to power lines above the Mississippi River. The pilot brought the helicopter close to the lines, and the aircraft’s tail struck one of the wires, causing it to dangle and pivot the cockpit into the power line. The two victims in the crash were 35-year-old Nicholas R. Fulton of Salem, MO., and 37-year-old Michael C. Curry of Ashley, IL. The NTSB said the collision produced sparks before the helicopter fell onto the deck of a nearby barge and caught fire, according to the preliminary report. The crew of a tow vessel moved alongside the barge and used its pilothouse fire station to extinguish the flames. Officials said a subsequent inspectio

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“I’m confident we’re going to have great coverage,” said the city's operations chief.

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash last week in West Alton, Missouri, confirming that the aircraft struck transmission lines before crashing onto a barge, among other details.

The legendary Talking Heads have teamed up with Welcome Skateboards for a once in a lifetime collaboration.The skateboard company has just launched a limited-edition merch collection celebrating the band’s debut…

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ST. LOUIS - Ameren will make available an additional $4 million for bill payment assistance to community action agencies dedicated to energy assistance for residential customers in need of financial assistance across Missouri and Illinois. This follows the $1 million in support for victims of the May 16 tornado that Ameren announced earlier this year, which local area agencies continue to distribute. "We've experienced prolonged periods of extreme heat throughout the summer, leading to increased use of energy and air conditioners," said Joe Solari , vice president of customer experience for Ameren. "We understand the economic hardships families living in our communities are facing each day which is why we want customers to know additional help will soon be available from Ameren through our community partners." Throughout 2025, Ameren has partnered with hundreds of agencies to make more than $75 million available in energy assistance and LIHEAP for its customers. The company continue

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The mayor also announced a reorganization of the Mayor’s Office to create a clearer and more effective structure and help achieve goals.

Age verification laws and regulations that target online pornography and digital sex work are far from being the “modest” child safety measures intended to protect public decency favored by the far–right. Proponents of these laws benefit from the fearmongering and framing of age verification as a necessity to protect children from inappropriate material found on […]

In "regular, extensive voter registration list maintenance," local election authorities across the state have removed nearly 200,000 names from records.

JERSEYVILLE - Jim Nanney, 65, has been bodybuilding for decades, and he’s proud to share his discipline and passion for the sport. “It’s probably the single longest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life,” Nanney said. “I’m extremely competitive by nature. I’m mediocre in every other sport that I compete in. But bodybuilding, somehow, I seem to have a knack for it.” Nanney started bodybuilding in his early 20s, after he saw his brother’s success in the sport. He quickly fell in love with the discipline of diet and exercise. To this day, Nanney works out six days a week at JerseyFit Barbell in Jerseyville or Planet Fitness in Alton. He still gets a thrill out of pushing himself as hard as he can. “I think the workouts are the thing that I enjoy the most, the discipline of the dieting. It’s kind of a weird enjoyment to have, but I do. It’s fun to see how disciplined you can make yourself. And then,

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EAST ST. LOUIS — Classes have begun for the 2025-2026 school year in East St. Louis School District 189, ushering in a new chapter marked by fresh leadership with an emphasis on a positive school culture from the high school to kindergarten grade levels. Lincoln Middle School welcomed Quanshanda Nicholson as its new principal this week. Nicholson and other district officials highlighted strong expectations of the students and the importance of fostering a supportive and positive environment. In addition to leadership changes, the district has welcomed 12 international educators this fall, further diversifying its teaching staff. Social-emotional well-being for the students is also a top priority as schools across East St. Louis open their doors. Photos from the high school, middle school, kindergarten, and other district schools capture students and staff with smiles, reflecting an optimistic start to the academic year.

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