Jason Howell

Digital Content Manager
East Peoria, IL
Jason Howell
Education
  • Eastern Illinois University (2017 Journalism)
  • Illinois Central College (2013 Mass Communications)

    • National

    Authorities released a dashcam video that shows a driver tackling an Illinois State Police...

    VIDEO: Driver caught speeding attacks trooper to ‘avoid going to jail’

    Updated: Jun. 9, 2022 at 2:59 PM CDT
    |
    By Alex Gaul, Jason Howell and Jordan Gartner
    A state trooper in Illinois is recovering after being recently attacked by a driver during a traffic stop.

    Crime

    A screenshot from dashcam footage showing an attack on an Illinois State Police Trooper.

    Dashcam video shows attack on ISP trooper during McLean County traffic stop

    Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 5:24 PM CDT
    |
    By Alex Gaul and Jason Howell
    New dashcam video obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request shows an Illinois State Police Trooper trying to help the driver of a traffic stop near Chenoa, before being attacked.

    Latest News

    News

    Missouri law banning “sexually explicit material” in schools set to go in effect

    Updated: 29 minutes ago
    |
    By Deion Broxton
    A Missouri law outlawing school officials from providing sexually explicit material to students is set to go in effect at the end of the month.

    Local

    Calls to 988 Mental Health Crisis Line double in the last month

    Updated: 33 minutes ago
    |
    By Shoshana Stahl
    It’s been just over a month since the 988 mental health crisis line launched.

    News

    Flood victim rescued after clinging to tree for 2 1/2 hours in Warren County

    Updated: 34 minutes ago
    |
    By Russell Kinsaul
    Shelly Bangert ran into flooded waters on July 26. Multiple first responders came to the rescue.

    News

    Mo. American Water assists Little Bit Foundation with cleaning after flood

    Updated: 3 hours ago
    |
    By KMOV Staff
    The Little Bit Foundation got a helping hand from the Missouri American Water in cleaning up from the flood.

    News

    Local nonprofit fighting human trafficking gets boost from city’s ARPA funds

    Updated: 3 hours ago
    |
    By Jenna Rae
    The effort to fight human trafficking in St. Charles County got a boost Thursday.

    Latest News

    News

    East St. Louis man sentenced to 13 years in prison for possession with intent to sell fentanyl and cocaine, hid drugs under infant

    Updated: 4 hours ago
    |
    By Joshua Robinson
    An East St. Louis man will serve time for possessing and attempting to sell drugs.

    News

    2nd “Felony Lane Gang” member sentenced to 34 months in prison for impersonating victims in bank fraud scheme in Southern Ill.

    Updated: 5 hours ago
    |
    By Joshua Robinson
    A Tennessee woman will be serving time for her involvement in a bank fraud scheme by targeting female victims in Southern Ill.

    News

    Prairie Farms hiring in Granite City

    Updated: 6 hours ago
    |
    By Joshua Robinson
    Prairie Farms in Granite City announced Thursday that they are hiring for multiple positions.

    News

    After suffering loss of puppies amid feet of flood water, St. Charles County dog rescue is rebuilding thanks to support from community

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM CDT
    |
    By Caroline Hecker
    Stray Paws Rescue experienced several feet of flood water rushing through its doors in the early morning hours of July 26, claiming the lives of ten puppies.

    News

    Rideshare drivers raise concerns after city school district slashes bus service for some buildings due to bus driver shortage

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:27 PM CDT
    |
    By Jenna Rae
    It’s less than a week before St. Louis Public Schools opens its doors for the first day.

    Local

    Second FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opens in St. Louis region

    Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 4:57 PM CDT
    |
    By Shoshana Stahl
    A second FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened Wednesday to assist those affected by flooding in the region.