EAST ALTON — East Alton Fire Chief Jeremy Diveley has confirmed the death of a 13-year-old victim in a fire from Friday night, Aug. 21, 2026, as Cayden Schaaf. Diveley said according to Cayden’s obituary, he died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at M... See more
Our Daily Show Interview! St. Louis Comic Con Set for Gateway Center on August 29th! COLLINSVILLE — Comic book fans, cosplayers and pop culture collectors are expected to gather Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Gateway Convention Center for the 11th annual... See more
GRANITE CITY — Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Granite City after local law enforcement officers responded to a report of an armed suspect, authorities said. The Granite City Police Department... See more
EDWARDSVILLE — Metro East Humane Society will host its third annual Newt Scoot, a tribute bike ride honoring Newt, a former MEHS cat who became known among trail users, from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 17, 2026, at Miner Park in Glen Carbon. Proceeds from the event... See more
EAST ALTON — A reported trapped occupant was rescued through an upstairs bedroom window in the 300 block of Monroe Street in East Alton on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, after firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from the back of a 1 1/2-story house, E... See more
