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Attorneys for Missouri’s largest teacher’s union are hoping to stop tax dollars from pouring into the state’s voucher program, arguing in Cole County Circuit Court Thursday that payments should be paused until a judge rules on the legality of the program’s funding. The State Treasurer’s Office has already begun dipping into a $51 million appropriation […]

According to evidence presented at the trial, Stokes barged into the Alton home’s bedroom and happened to find his girlfriend with the victim.

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Spencer announces appointing Nate Hayward as the City’s new commissioner of corrections

Police say the incident, which took place shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday, is believed to be "domestic related."

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced it will conduct multiple public seminars on ACI CODE-318-25 and ACI CODE-562-25 from September to November 2025. The seminars, “ACI 318-25: Changes to the Concrete Design Standard” and “ACI 562-25: Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Structures—Code Requirements and Commentary,” will be held at multiple locations throughout […]

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A lawsuit alleging child sexploitation on Roblox in the state of Missouri has been filed.

BRIGHTON — Amara, a 2-year-old toddler from Brighton, Illinois, is competing for the title of Toddler of the Year in an ongoing national contest. The competition, which involves multiple rounds of voting, is currently in its fourth round, set to conclude in the coming days. Amara must remain among the top five contestants to advance further in the contest. Amara lives at home with her parents and her oldest sister, who is nine years her senior. Her family describes her as "sweet, silly, and determined," noting that she has recently embraced her independence. “She is smart and determined and she never gives up. She is brave and fearless and loves her family hard,” parent Doni Smelser said. Her favorite activities include playing outside, especially jumping in puddles, playing in water, and enjoying swings and slides. Indoors, Amara enjoys magnatiles, dinosaurs, painting, baby dolls, her play kitchen, and playing doctor. If Amara wins the $25,000 prize, her family

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A man, 26, from De Soto and a woman, 30, from Hillsboro died in the crash on Highway V on Tuesday night, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

Robert Mason III, 54, on Tuesday was sentenced to 10 years in prison for firing shots that struck a man who was at an Alton residence.

EDWARDSVILLE — A former Alton resident who lived under a false identity for decades in Michigan has been convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for a 1994 shooting that injured a man. Robert D. Mason III, 54, pleaded guilty in Madison County Circuit Court to attempted murder and identity theft charges related to the shooting at an Alton residence. After the incident, Mason disappeared and the shooting charges remained unresolved for nearly 30 years. Mason was located earlier this year in Kalamazoo, Mich., following an investigation by Alton Police into an identity theft report. An Alton resident had alerted authorities that someone in Michigan was using his name for financial transactions. The investigation revealed Mason had stolen the victim’s birth certificate and Social Security card before fleeing Illinois. State’s Attorney Tom Haine praised the collaborative efforts of multiple agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, local police departments, an

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An Arkansas man was indicted in federal court Wednesday for allegedly burglarizing over 20 rural schools and businesses in Missouri and Iowa.

The moratorium would give city officials "time to evaluate the potential effects of data centers, research best practices, and consider changes to the zoning code," city documents say.

ALTON — The City of Alton announces the immediate temporary closure of the Hellrung Park Skate Park effective today, 08/21/2025, due to necessary repairs. This closure is essential to ensure the safety of all visitors and to address structural concerns identified during routine inspections. The city is actively working to obtain quotes and contractor proposals, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) being issued immediately to expedite the repair process. "We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience during this time," the city of Alton said. "The city remains committed to providing safe and enjoyable recreational spaces for residents and visitors alike."

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It seems to be the end of an era. First, news came that Billy Joel's motorcycle shop in Oyster Bay, Long Island, would be closing down. Now a major exhibit…

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