John Badman

A yellow-breasted bird searches for corn stalks in a West Alton, Missouri, field amid one of the worst winters in years.

These are photos taken by Joh Badman that have appeared on the pages of The Telegraph and online this week.

A rare ice fog turned West Alton into a picturesque winter wonderland, covering trees and plants with ice crystals.

A man in his 50s died after being attacked by a pit bull in an Alton home, despite emergency responders' efforts to save him.

An Alton driver escaped serious injuries after his car ran off the parkway into a ditch. Police are investigating the crash.

Illinois Department of Transportation crews are repairing potholes on East Broadway in Alton. Motorists should be cautious.

A major winter storm has led to rapid pothole formation on the Alton roads, causing driver frustration.

The main lock at Melvin Price Locks and Dam is closed for upgrades, with completion expected by March 31, 2025.

Alton experiences a roller coaster of temperatures, causing a Main Street snowman to melt as highs reach 50 degrees before dropping to 20.

FOSTERBURG — Crashes on Illinois 255 resulted in the death of at least one horse Thursday evening after multiple horses wandered onto the four-lane highway and were struck by vehicles, sending three vehicles down an embankment.