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Fatal Pedestrian Crash Closes MLK Drive in Godfrey

4 months 1 week ago
GODFREY — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday night, Sept. 3, 2025, on MLK Drive between Godfrey Road and Northport Drive, authorities said. The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Godfrey Fire Department responded to the scene, where firefighters and Alton Memorial Ambulance personnel provided medical attention to the victim. Despite their efforts, the individual died at the scene. The Madison County Coroner’s Office and the Accident Reconstruction Unit were called to assist with the investigation. MLK Drive remains closed as officials continue their work. No further details have been released.

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Blumer, Colonel Charles John

4 months 1 week ago
82, August 12, 2025. Memorial Service: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 10 AM at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Visitation: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 11 AM to 2 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville. Interment will take place at Jefferson Barracks…

Blumer, Colonel Charles John

4 months 1 week ago
82, August 12, 2025. Memorial Service: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 10 AM at Pitman Funeral Home in Wentzville. Visitation: Thurs. Sept. 4, 2025, 11 AM to 2 PM at Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville. pitmanfuneralhome.com

Schiff, Elizabeth "Lisa"

4 months 1 week ago
Lisa Schiff, known for her love and laughter, died at her home in Locust Valley, New York, surrounded by family. The daughter of Turner Peters and Mary Elizabeth Peters, Lisa was born on August 9, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri.…

Eichhorn, Eugene (Gene) Christian

4 months 1 week ago
Eugene (Gene) Christian Eichhorn, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on September 2nd peacefully at the age of 97 with his family by his side. Born in St. Louis to Felicitas and Christian Eichhorn, Gene was the cherished brother of…

Fletcher, Sandra Kathleen

4 months 1 week ago
On Sunday, August 31, 2025. Please visit Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory website for further information. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.

Weis, Jr., Matthew William

4 months 1 week ago
Husband of Sue, father of Katie, Ellen, and Matthew. Visitation 10 a.m., Mass 11 a.m., Sat. Sept. 6 at Our Lady of Lourdes, 7148 Forsyth. Condolences may be expressed at www.k-brothers.com. Kriegshauser BROTHERS.

Hardcastle, Lea G.

4 months 1 week ago
Hardcastle, Lea G. (nee Griffin), Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Beloved wife of Richard H. Hardcastle III for 46 years; loving mother of Lauren (Justin) Trusty and Haley Hardcastle; cherished grandmother of Oliver and Lillian Trusty; dear daughter of Martha and…

Contreras drives in 4 runs in the Cardinals' 5-1 win

4 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Willson Contreras had three hits and four RBIs, Nolan Gorman homered and Matthew Liberatore pitched 5 1/3 shutout innings in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-1 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night. Liberatore (7-11) struck out seven. JoJo Romero got the final four outs for his seventh save. Gorman hit a [...]
Associated Press

Challenges linger for resident after May tornado

4 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - A tornado victim who lives in the Fountain Park neighborhood of north St. Louis still does not have power almost four months after the storm. Melvin Arnold is living in a home filled with black mold. He has lived in the home for more than 40 years. He's had offers to stay [...]
Mandy Murphey

Transfer refused for man who gunned down pastor

4 months 1 week ago
MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A Madison County judge has denied Terry Sedlacek's request to be transferred from Alton Mental Health Center to a non-secure facility. Sedlacek, 43, who killed Pastor Fred Winters during a church service in Maryville in 2009, also had his request for supervised outings denied by the judge. During the '09 shooting, [...]
Daesha Gear

OK Anti-Woke Teachers Test From Prager U Is Impossible To Fail

4 months 1 week ago
The Ryan Walters saga of stupid continues. Walters is the Superintendent of Oklahoma, where he oversees a state education system that ranks near the bottom among states, while also carving out time to lick Donald Trump’s boots as thoroughly as possible. Between naked attempts to sell the Trump bible in state schools and attempting to […]
Timothy Geigner