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Man charged in fatal DUI crash in Madison County, Illinois
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Prosecutors in Madison County, Illinois, have charged a Bethalto man in a fatal DUI crash in May in Hartford. Israel K. Evans, 24, was charged Friday with aggravated DUI resulting in death and reckless homicide in the death of 24-year-old Jacob S.P. Werner, also of Bethalto, Illinois. Prosecutors are asking he be confined pending trial, according to a Madison County State’s Attorney news release.
No injuries in Bethalto fire
No one was injured and the cause remains under investigation in a house fire in Bethalto Thursday afternoon. Crews responded to the 400 block of Bartmer and found fire at the rear of the home at the back deck which had spread to part of the residence. Quick work by...
Bruce Journey of Bethalto, IL
Bruce Journey of Bethalto, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Bruce has been listening to KSHE since the late 70s and he can always count on hearing the music that he grew up with. Bruce is 60 and...
Merger discussions between Venice and Madison school districts end
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The school board of Venice School District 3 decided not to move forward with discussions to consolidate with Madison School District 12 at a special meeting the board held Wednesday evening. Four of the seven members on each school...
Madison County Fair wraps up this weekend
The Madison County Fair is winding down with demo derbies this weekend at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Highland. The derbies will be the center of attention tonight (Friday) and tomorrow, and family day wraps up the fair on Sunday. Fair Board member Chelsey Amman tells The Big Z the...
Local Man Gets Permit, With Conditions
MADISON COUNTY — Nathan Miller got what he was seeking from the Madison County Board at its most recent meeting, approval of a special use permit for him to operate a landscaping services business at 8140 Lebanon Road south of Troy, but with the requirement that he add bathroom facilities for his nine employees at the site.
New mine reporting proposed in D.C.
With the sinkhole at Gordon Moore Park in Alton top of mind, there’s now a bipartisan proposal in Congress to unveil the federal government’s efforts towards preventing coal mine collapses. It would require the U.S. Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide a report to Congress on the steps they’ve taken to prevent coal mining sites from caving in.
School planning for the next 50 years
Mississippi Valley Christian School in Alton will celebrate 50 years this year and is planning for the next chapter in its history. The school is located on the old Western Military Academy campus in Upper Alton and is in the process of seating new board members and updating its vision for the future. Classes begin this school year on August 19.
Detours on Alton Memorial campus Friday
Removal of an MRI machine will result in the complete closure of the circle drive outside Alton Memorial Hospital beginning at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 26. The planned crane lift is scheduled for 9 a.m. The area is expected to be open again by the end of the day.
Wood River to host National Night Out tonight
The Wood River Library will host a National Night Out celebration this evening (Fri) to encourage community-building between residents and the police department, according to Police Chief Brad Wells. He says it’s been a nice event in the past and seems to grow each year:. Your browser does not...
Alpha Sigma Tau Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Honored with Three National Awards
Alpha Sigma Tau’s Beta Eta Chapter at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was recently recognized by the National Organization for demonstrating excellence within the 2022-2024 biennium. Awards were announced at Alpha Sigma Tau’s 45th National Convention in Portsmouth/Norfolk, Virginia, June 20-23, 2024. The Beta Eta Chapter was recognized with...
Early Home Events Highlight SIUE Cross Country Schedule
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. - SIUE men's and women's cross country Head Coach Marcus Evans announced Thursday that two home events at the SIUE Cross Country Course open the 2024 schedule. "This year we are excited to learn and prepare with a schedule that sets us up for success at the conference and NCAA level," said Evans. SIUE's season begins with the Cougar Intrasquad event (Aug. 23) where both the men's and women's races will be 4K. The SIUE Cross Country Challenge opens the regular season Aug. 30 with a women's 5K event and a men's 6K event. The rest of the...
Killion Park restrooms nearly ready
Having a functioning restroom facility at Alton’s James Killion Park at Salu is now within sight. The City Council approved the project about a year ago, bringing an end to park patrons having to find other places to use a restroom. Park and Recreation Director Mike Haynes says they...
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
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