Seth Egelhoff, a 26-year-old hunter from Chesterfield, Illinois, died after being shot in the face while hunting in Iowa over the weekend.
The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at the Bays Branch Wildlife Area, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is currently investigating the shooting death.
Macoupin County Receives Share of Funding for Child Mental Health Care
In a positive turn of events, Macoupin County is among the funding recipients to increase post-pandemic mental health services for children and adolescents. This funding is part of a larger initiative to address the mental health crisis that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated.
MCDD Holds 25th Mini Olympics
The Macoupin County Fairgrounds were transformed into an Olympic stadium as students of the Macoupin Center for the Developmentally Disabled assembled to show off their athletic skills at the 25th annual Mini Olympic Games.
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DUI Charges Filed in Wood River Fatal
A 29-year-old man faces DUI charges in connection with a fatal accident that occurred in Wood River on Tuesday night. The man is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck a pedestrian, who later died from their injuries.
Road Rage Murder in St. Louis County
A man is dead, and another person is in custody after a road rage incident in St. Louis County. The victim was reportedly shot and killed during an argument over a traffic incident.
Barber Shop Murder in North St. Louis County
A barber was shot and killed inside his shop in north St. Louis County on Tuesday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene and is still at large.
Fatal Shooting in Alton Tuesday Evening
A man was shot and killed in Alton on Tuesday evening. The victim was found in a parking lot with multiple gunshot wounds.
Alton Homicide Victim Identified
The victim of Tuesday’s homicide in Alton has been identified as a 25-year-old man. The police are still investigating the motive for the killing.
Another St. Louis Zoo Elephant Dies
The St. Louis Zoo is once again mourning the loss of an elephant. The zoo announced that a 27-year-old elephant named Ellie had died from a sudden illness.
Police Pursuit Early Tuesday Spans Alton & Godfrey
Police were led on a chase through Alton and Godfrey early Tuesday morning. The chase ended when the suspect crashed their car into a ditch.
These are just a few recent news stories from Macoupin County and the surrounding area. To stay up-to-date on the latest news, follow your local news sources or visit the Macoupin County website.