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Daylight saving time, first day of fall: Here's what to know as autumn inches closer
With the start of fall just over a month away, many are wondering about the end of another milestone: daylight saving time. The bi-annual switching of the clocks will once again return, marking the end of daylight saving time in Illinois, but not until much later in the season. Here's...
ISP hands Heinz Funeral Home investigation to State’s Attorney
CARLINVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois State Police wrapped up their investigation to Heinz Funeral Home in Carlinville and handed it over to the Macoupin County State’s Attorney. State’s Attorney Jordan Garrison told WCIA Friday that his office is reviewing the findings to determine if he should file charges. In September 2023, Sangamon County Coroner […]
Collinsville man sentenced for fatal shooting
Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Friday that a 20-year-old Collinsville man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal shooting in the State Park Place area outside Collinsville. Albert Campos of Collinsville received the sentence after pleading guilty Friday to first-degree murder...
Got Faith? Ministries Provides Essential Services to Jersey County Residents
JERSEYVILLE - On the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, Steve Pegram spoke about his organization “Got Faith? Ministries” and the work they do to help people in Jersey County. Pegram has been operating Got Faith? for over 30 years. The organization,...
Missouri & Texas in Hilarious Argument About Who Has Best BBQ
This is a disagreement that I predict will not end soon if ever. Who has the best BBQ? Both Missouri and Texas believe they are superior and they are in a heated yet hilarious online argument. I was alerted to this BBQ "discussion" by the Missouri sub-Reddit. I'm not sure...
Grassroots Campaign Fuels Father McGivney Track Construction
GLEN CARBON - It’s been a historic year for Father McGivney Catholic High School’s track team. Over the past year they have grown to over 35 members, became the first team to accomplish a state championship in school history, earned two individual state championship medals, earned two relay state champion teams, earned two fourth place finishes, and a fifth-place finish.
Olin Golf Course reopens Saturday
The Spencer T. Olin Golf Course is open again as of today. The popular course next to Gordon Moore Park had been closed as a precautionary measure following the opening of a sinkhole on the turf fields back in June. The park reopened on Friday and the public is welcome once again.
Otwell shoots 2 under for 2nd in opening match
The Alton Boys competed at the 18-team Lincoln Way West Invitational on Friday in Bloomington and the Redbirds Sam Otwell shot a 2-under par 70 to place 2nd. Three golfers tied for 3rd at even par 72 including Mason Lewis of Edwardsville. Antonio Gutierrez of Hoffman Estates finished first…shooting a...
School district investigating after noose found in campus bathroom
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A local school district is investigating after a noose was found in an on-campus bathroom. Parents at Francis Howell Central High School received a letter on Friday saying a parent found a noose hanging from a stall in the men’s restroom near one of the school’s stadiums.
Betts and Kiermaier homer as Dodgers rally to beat skidding Cardinals 7-6
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Mookie Betts and Kevin Kiermaier homered in a five-run sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers came back to beat the skidding St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Friday night. The offensive outburst gave Justin Wrobleski his first major league win. The left-hander was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier in […]
St. Louis All Local PM: Police Chief who originally hired Ferguson Officer Travis Brown speaks
A woman is dead after an officer-involved shooting this morning in Dutchtown. The St. Francois County Sheriffs Department is releasing more information about a fatal shooting involving a deputy.
Several nonprofits, sent eviction notice by SLPS
The Clay Community Education Center, formerly Clay elementary, is owned by SLPS and leased to St. Louis University who operates the facility. Now several non profits are being evicted by SLPS after rejecting a rent increase from the district.
Alton Schools Supt. stands by decision to keep kids on campuses following bus route errors
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - First Alert 4 continues to follow a major headache for some Alton School District families after reports of students dropped off at home after the first day of school hours late or dropped off at the wrong stop. To limit confusion, the district...
Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry opens Godfrey location
Practice becomes first pediatric dentist in the area. Southern Illinois Pediatric Dentistry (SIPD), a local dentist group specializing in expert pediatric care, recently announced the opening of its newest practice in Godfrey, Ill. Co-owners Dr. Adam Snyder and Dr. Christine Wohlford have been practicing in the Metro East since 2014...
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