Mark Ellebracht is a News Director at WBGZ Radio in Alton, where he has served for over 25 years. He focuses on a variety of themes including crime and justice, public education, and regional interest, often covering topics such as juvenile justice and disaster response. Mark's work has been featured in Advantage News and NewsBreak.
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Mark Ellebracht's focus is primarily on local news, crime, community events, and business development in the United States, specifically in Illinois with a focus on Alton. His coverage includes evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and community events.
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The Six Flags brand might take a while to forget in the St. Louis area, but new owners are hopeful a rebranding will breathe new life into the 55 year
A Canadian suspect is in custody in Vermont on child pornography, solicitation and grooming charges against a victim in Edwardsville. The charges were unsealed this week in Madison County Court
Police in Litchfield continue to investigate a brawl that broke out earlier this week among a large group of juveniles in Litchfield. It happened Wednesday evening in the 400 block
The Alton Amphitheater Commission is looking for public input as it plans the 2027 event season. With new commissioners coming on board this season, the event line up was scaled
There's been yet another change of judge for the case of Alton Mayor David Goins versus the Alton City Council. Judge Christopher Bauer will now oversee the case, but a new date for the hearing has not been set. He is the fourth judge named to the case over the last month.
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to assist police in Cahokia Heights investigate a double shooting overnight that claimed one life. A second person was
The Illinois State Police continues to investigate an officer involved shooting in Granite City at the request of the Granite City Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff's Office. New information has identified two weapons. The shooting took place August 24 in the 2000 block of Edison Avenue where 40 year old Ryan Cerentano was shot and killed by officers.
Mark Ellebracht The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis continues its investigation into a double shooting that took place in Cahokia Heights early Monday. 38-year-old Derrion Davis of East St.
A large disturbance on the parking lot at Eastgate Plaza on Sunday night drew a response from several local law enforcement agencies. East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike confirmed to Big Z Media his department and others responded around 10pm Sunday after being called to the location near The Penalty Box sports bar.
Authorities have released the name of the victim who died after being struck by a train in Godfrey last weekend. The Madison County Sheriff's Department says 41 year old Timothy Freytag of East Alton was hit by a passing train around 5:30am Saturday between the Tolle Lane and Pearl Street crossings.
