GREENE COUNTY -- A Marine veteran is being credited with jumping into action to help students following a school bus rollover in Greene County. Kendrick Ballard, a North Greene alum and Marine veteran, was driving near the scene when he came upon a school bus that had overturned. Without hesitation, Ballard pulled over and began assisting students and staff, helping them safely exit the bus and move away from the roadway before emergency crews arrived. Authorities say 11 stud

PIKE COUNTY, MO -- Drivers in Pike County should prepare for a long-term road closure as a bridge replacement project is set to begin soon. Weather permitting, as early as May 18, Pike County Route B will close as work begins on a bridge replacement over Peno Creek. The closure is located about 0.4 miles east of U.S. Route 61, near Frankford. The project is expected to be a lengthy one, with all work scheduled for completion by December 2026. During that time, motorists will

PITTSFIELD-- Pike County authorities report several serious felony arrests in the latest weekly jail report covering April 27 through May 3, with multiple violent and drug-related charges among the most significant cases. George G. Sneeden, 46, of Griggsville is facing multiple violent felony charges, including domestic aggravated battery by strangulation, two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and three counts of domestic battery with a prior conviction. The

CARROLLTON — A Greene County man has been sentenced to prison after admitting to leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through White Hall. Greene County State’s Attorney Craig Grummel announced that 37-year-old Corey L. Roth was sentenced April 27 in Greene County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer. A judge ordered Roth to serve 24 months in the Illinois Department of Corrections, with the sentence running

BOWLING GREEN, MISSOURI — The future of the Cancer Memorial Park in Bowling Green remains uncertain as organizers continue searching for a new permanent location following its closure last fall. The City of Bowling Green Board of Aldermen closed the park in September due to the deteriorating condition of the former Dos Primos building, creating safety concerns. Leaders with the Cancer Memorial Park Foundation say the closure is temporary, but remaining at the current site is

QUINCY — Authorities and missing-child advocates are asking for the public’s help locating 14-year-old Kaceson McGlaughlin, who has been reported missing after last being seen in Quincy. Kaceson has been missing since April 29. His current whereabouts are unknown, and there is concern for his safety. The case is listed with NCIC number M288878532 and NCMEC number 2086252. Anyone who has seen Kaceson or has information that could help locate him should contact the Quincy Polic

PITTSFIELD — The Pike County Historical Society will open its museum sites for the 2026 season this weekend, with hours set for Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The society operates multiple museum locations in Pittsfield, including the East School Museum on East Washington Street, along with additional historic buildings and exhibits located near the Pike County Courthouse square. Visitors can expect several new exhibits this year, including items from t

CALHOUN COUNTY — Daytime lane closures will begin Monday, May 4 on the Joe Page Bridge carrying Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun County, Illinois and Greene County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the closures are part of a long-term bridge repair project and will begin weather permitting. During the initial phase, traffic will be reduced to one lane with flaggers directing two-way traffic. These daytime lane closures will conti

HARDIN — A man is facing multiple charges following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in Calhoun County. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a firearm. Deputies responded and arrived on scene at approximately 2:20 p.m., where Chief Deputy Chris Barnes identified and detained a male suspect while conducting an investigation. Authorities say the Calhoun County Sher

PITTSFIELD -- A Pleasant Hill man is facing multiple felony charges following a rolling domestic disturbance that began in Calhoun County, Illinois and ended with his arrest in Pike County, Illinois. According to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at approximately 11:13 p.m. on April 4 when West Central 911 Dispatch received a report of a domestic disturbance in progress involving a moving vehicle on Pump Station Road in northwest Calhoun County. Dispatch

BOWLING GREEN — The City of Bowling Green has been awarded the Missouri Blue Shield designation for 2026, recognizing its continued commitment to public safety, law enforcement support, and community partnerships. City officials say the designation is granted through a statewide program that evaluates communities on efforts to reduce crime, invest in public safety resources, and strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents. The Blue Shield program, launched

MISSOURI — The State of Missouri is taking Dollar General to court over allegations the discount retailer has been overcharging customers at the register compared to shelf prices, with a trial now set for late July. The lawsuit stems from a multi-agency investigation that checked prices on thousands of items at stores across the state, finding that more than half of locations inspected had pricing discrepancies, most often charging customers more than advertised. State offici

MEREDOSIA — A weekend of community celebration in Meredosia will also serve a bigger purpose this year, as proceeds from portions of the annual May Days festival will go toward helping a local family who lost their home in an April 21 fire. Organizers say the event begins Friday evening with a pageant at Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, where freewill donations for food will directly support Jacob Brown and his family as they work to rebuild after losing everything in the

PITTSFIELD — The Pike County Board approved multiple appointments, contracts, and grants during its latest meeting, while also raising ongoing concerns about budget deficits and future spending. Board members approved several appointments, including David Gay to the County Farmland Assessment Review Committee, along with multiple positions on the Pike County Planning Commission and a rural fire protection district. A key action came with the approval of a new police protectio

DETROIT — A Pike County, Illinois church is preparing to celebrate a major milestone as Detroit Christian Church marks its 150th anniversary with a weekend of events honoring its long history in the community. The celebration will take place Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 at the church, located at 400 Main Street in Detroit. Organizers say the weekend is designed to reflect on generations of faith, fellowship, and service in the area. Saturday’s activities will begin at

GREENE COUNTY — Emergency crews responded to a serious school bus rollover crash Wednesday afternoon north of Carrollton, sending multiple students and a staff member to area hospitals. According to a preliminary report, the crash happened around 3:48 p.m. along U.S. 67 south of Northeast 400 Street when a southbound vehicle crossed the centerline into the bus’s lane. The North Greene school bus driver took evasive action to avoid a head-on collision, steering off the roadway

MEREDOSIA — Flood concerns are increasing along the Illinois River as water levels continue to rise, prompting a flood warning set to take effect tonight and remain in place through Wednesday of next week. The warning, issued by the National Weather Service in St. Louis, highlights growing risks at multiple points along the river, particularly in Meredosia and Beardstown. At Meredosia, flood stage begins at 17 feet, with impacts expected at the local boat dock when levels rea

BOWLING GREEN — A Louisiana, Missouri man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a 2025 armed standoff and threats involving a mowing crew in Pike County, Missouri. A Pike County, Missouri jury found Anthony Q. Bachler, 55, guilty on March 10 of felony harassment, felony unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action after a two-day trial. The charges stem from a July 2025 incident in which Bachler confronted members of a mowing crew contracted

BOWLING GREEN — The Bowling Green R-I School District has approved pay raises for teachers and staff for the upcoming school year as part of its latest board action. During its April meeting, the Board of Education voted to increase the base salary for teachers to $40,000 for the 2026–27 school year. The move represents an $800 increase over the current base and aligns with new state requirements setting a minimum teacher salary at that level. Returning teachers will also rec

BLUFFS — Families in the Bluffs school district are being invited to take part in a growing program aimed at bringing families back together around the dinner table. The Family Dinner Project, a nationwide initiative focused on encouraging shared family meals, has been introduced locally through a grant-supported effort in the district. The program allows families to attend a free dinner event while also receiving ingredients to prepare additional meals at home. The effort is