Swansea
LATEST NEWS
Four local teens hurt in crash in Arnold area
Two teenage boys, one from Arnold and the other from High Ridge, and two teenage girls, both from High Ridge, were injured early Saturday morning, July 20, in a one-car accident on Lonedell Road east of East Drive in the Arnold area, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. At 12:30...
Woman drowns after trying to help another person in river
ST. FRANOIS COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Valley Park woman died in a river in St. Francois County Sunday afternoon. Melissa A. Park, 40, of Valley Park entered Big River to help a person in the water. She became unconscious and was found floating face down in the water,...
WATCH: Wienermobile Wipes Out on Illinois Expressway
The oversized hot dog on wheels was involved in an accident Monday morning which shut down traffic on an Illinois expressway for hours. Did you know that at any given moment there are six different official Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles that roam the country? As an avid "Frank-Fanatic" I closely monitor the Wienermobile's whereabouts.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
Bodycam shows moment police fatally shot Illinois woman Sonya Massey
Bodycam shows the moment police fatally shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey, who had called authorities over concerns about a prowler at her home. Illinois State Police released bodycam video of the incident. The video has been blurred by police. NBC News has edited the video for graphic content. Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson was indicted on charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct.
Career Central: The city of St. Louis is hiring
ST. LOUIS — The city of St. Louis needs to fill more than 100 open positions, including refuse drivers, utility workers, security officers and 911 operators. A hiring freeze had been in place earlier in the year, but Mayor Tishaura Jones lifted that on May 20. St. Louis also...
STLCC And SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE - St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region. The agreement streamlines...
Here are some No- Excuse Absentee voting locations in St. Louis for Election Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County announced Monday that voters can vote a “No-Excuse”absentee ballot starting Tuesday. “You just need your photo ID. You can vote your absentee ballot and be on...
Illinois Lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary at Chicago River Casino
Several thousand people helped the Illinois Lottery celebrate its 50th anniversary last week with a disco-themed party at Chicago River North’s Pioneer Court Plaza, where more than 500 attendees won cash totaling more than $10,000. Story continues below. The ’70s-inspired party featured the United States’ largest disco ball that...
Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators as Students Take Flight at St. Louis Downtown Airport
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Eighteen area high school juniors and seniors were introduced to the fascinating world of aviation during Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC)’s inaugural Aviation Summer Sampler Camp held July 11 through July 13. During the three-day camp, they learned about all aspects of aviation through a combination of hands-on experiences, panels with students and professionals, and presentations by special guest speakers. The highlight of the camp came on the final day, when campers and their families gathered at St. Louis Downtown Airport to close out their experience with a flight in the cockpit of a real plane.
Tom Watson and Chiropractor Zach Cutler – Golf with Jay Delsing
Jay Delsing hails from St. Louis, Missouri. While his father played Major League baseball, Jay had a different kind of long drive in mind. Delsing received a coveted golf scholarship from UCLA where he became a two-time All-American. In 1984, Delsing earned his PGA Tour Card and played in nearly 700 PGA Tour events, earning more than 4 million in prize money. He has 7 pro wins to his credit, including the Fort Smith Classic, The Omaha Classic and the Gerald Ford Invitational.
Raoul says Illinois gun ban should remain in place
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the attempted assassination of former President Trump demonstrates why the state’s gun ban should remain in place. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that Illinois’ ban is ‘highly suspect because it broadly prohibits common semiautomatic firearms used for lawful purposes.”
Man accused of murdering girlfriend in Dutchtown
In Dutchtown, a 40-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend on Friday, as reported by First Alert 4 from St. Louis, MO. Prosecutors in St. Louis have pressed charges against Derrick A. Smith, a resident of the city, for first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was 38 years old at the time of their death.
4YOU: Kloss Furniture holds fundraisers, drives for Southside ECC
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Kloss Furniture is proud to sponsor 4YOU, supporting SouthSide Early Childhood Center. As part of their sponsorship, Kloss is holding several drives and fundraisers at their stores in July, August, and September. Each event takes place at one of the four Kloss Furniture...
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and deaf in one ear, was...
Missouri AG criticized by political rivals over alleged lack of action on radioactive waste
The three major-party candidates for Missouri attorney general, from left, Will Scharf, Andrew Bailey and Elad Gross (campaign photos). Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey insists his office is working to hold the federal government accountable for the decades-old radioactive waste contamination that plagues the St. Louis area. “We are fighting...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.