News across Greater St. Louis
Former Lindbergh teacher, coach charged with statutory sodomy
James Wilder III, a former teacher and coach at Lindbergh Schools, was charged by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with three counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and first-degree attempted statutory sodomy — deviate sexual intercourse with a person less…
Law enforcement downplays reports of riot
By BETH ZUMWALT Scott County Deputy Robert Smith says an incident Saturday afternoon was de-escalated before it got out hand. Smith said he was the only law enforcement officer on duty when he got the call about a disturbance on North Commercial Street. “It was a case of a female…
Virgin sentenced to IDOC
By Carmen Ensinger A Roodhouse woman has been sentenced to two 2.5-year terms to the Illinois Department of Corrections for drug-related offenses. Greene County States Attorney Craig M. Grummel announced that Tambra L. Virgin, 53, of Roodhouse, was sentenced on Sept. 4 in Greene…
Bass sentenced to DOC for felony driving while license suspended
By Carmen Ensinger Michael D. Bass, 40, was sentenced on Aug. 24 in Greene County Circuit Court to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to felony Driving While License Suspended. The conviction arose from a Dec. 15, 2023 incident at the…
City of Edwardsville
Published September 28Edwardsville Police Will Employ Drone for Homecoming Parade
The technology will be in use for public safety only and in accordance with Illinois law.
Missouri Representative discusses public safety, Proposition P
To the editor: Can you imagine a gang taking over your neighborhood — terrorizing residents, destroying property and creating complete chaos for hours — only to call the police for help and have no officers arrive for more than an hour? That is exactly what happened in the Bevo…
SHOCK-TOBER! encourages residents to be ready to respond
The Fire Department is promoting Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month throughout October with SHOCK-TOBER! by highlighting three ways residents can help during an emergency: respond with PulsePoint, learn CPR and help locate AEDs.
Two in custody following reports of shots fired in Jerseyville
By Steven Spencer River County News Two people were taken into custody after the Jerseyville Police Department responded to Curtis Street for a report of shots fired Monday, Sept. 21. The department confirmed in a press release that officers were dispatched to the 100 block of…
Jersey County police and traffic
The following police reports were filed between September 3 and September 10, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited in the case of traffic violations. All…
Jersey County Dispositions
Felonies William P. Conway, dob 9-07-1969, charges of possession of meth less than 5 grams, 2 charges of driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 4-9, driving revoked/suspended DUI/SSS 2nd were all dismissed; will not prosecute possession of meth less than 5 grams and possession of drug…
Be Ready in Case of an Emergency or Disaster
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance that encourages people to prepare for disasters and emergencies that could happen anywhere and at any time.
Webster Groves Police, Fire Launch Blue Envelope Program
First responders in Webster Groves are launching a new initiative designed to improve communication and safety for drivers with autism.