Greater Alton Area News - Breaking Updates & Community Insights

AEDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will continue its summer concert season Thursday, Jul...

DEA names Steven Hofer special agent in charge of St. Louis Field Division

ST. LOUIS – Steven L. Hofer was appointed Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the U.S. Drug...

Alton Native Wren Crawford Selected for USC Gould Pre-Law Summer Institute

ALTON — Alton native Wren Crawford has been selected for the 2026 ASCEND Pre-Law Summer Institute...

Ameren Crews Repair 2-Inch Gas Leak In Godfrey

GODFREY — Ameren and local emergency response crews were at the intersection of Saturn an...

Alton Main Street’s Night Market Keeps 3rd Street Buzzing Through July

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ALTON - Alton Main Street’s Night Market will continue through the end of July. From...

McGivney Alum Parker Blanchette Graduates Coast Guard Basic Training

GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School said it is celebrating alumnus Seaman...

Red Cross Distributes Supplies After Flooding, Blood Needs Grow

ST. LOUIS, MO. - The American Red Cross remains on the ground in Southeast Missouri, providing...

Missouri S&T Announces Several 2026 Dean’s List Students from Madison County Area

ROLLA, Mo. - Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who...

MEPRD Opens FY27 Grant Cycle With More Than $8.4 Million for Parks and Trails

MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES — The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) today...

Nexus Health Takes Over Eight Local Skilled Nursing Facilities, Shares Goal to Help Community

ALTON/BELLEVILLE/GODFREY/WOOD RIVER - Nexus Health has taken over eight skilled nursing facilities...

Motorcyclist Killed in Lemay Ferry Road Crash Identified As New Baden Man

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash Monday...

Village Administrator Jamie Bowden Announces Retirement After Nearly 15 Years of Service to Glen Carbon

GLEN CARBON — The Village of Glen Carbon announces the upcoming retirement of Village...

DCFS Urges Families To Designate A ‘Water Watcher’ To Prevent Child Drownings

CHICAGO – As temperatures rise across Illinois and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and...

Lincoln Shields Recreation Area to Temporarily Close for Alton Powerboat Nationals

WEST ALTON, Mo. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Rivers Project Office said Lincoln...

Persons Of Interest Sought In 22-Year-Old's Shooting Case