Sheriff Alfred Montgomery's lawyer David Mason traded an escalating series of jabs and accusations with Maj. Lee Stokes, who testified that he'd been punished after speaking out against Montgomery.
They were shareholders in InnerPoint Energy Corp., a firm that had its main office in Kirkwood. Among the investors filing suit is Andrew Schlote of Fenton, who is founder of the original company and had a role in 30 patents.
“Flock Safety” may be the brand name, but this company’s earliest sales successes had nothing to with safety. Its target audience was homeowners associations and people running gated communities in upscale neighborhoods. The purpose of the cameras (and, eventually, the attached license plate reader tech) was to make sure people who were plenty safe already […]
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EDWARDSVILLE — A 43-year-old Edwardsville man was arrested Tuesday in connection with an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography, authorities said. Merl Lamoreaux was taken into custody following an inquiry that began Aug. 18, 2025, after the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) provided information to the Edwardsville Police Department. The investigation led to multiple charges filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s
ALTON - Community leaders came together to celebrate the resurfacing of eight tennis courts at Gordon Moore Park. On Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, elected officials and community members gathered at the tennis courts for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the courts’ restoration. Those in attendance noted that the courts serve as a space for Marquette Catholic High School and Alton High School tennis players to compete, as well as the site of many tournaments including the Bud Simpson
Garden Glow Dazzles Visitors Again at Missouri Botanical Garden through Jan. 3 GARDEN GLOW opens for holiday season Closed Nov. 17 and 27 and Dec. 24–25 Setting of the Missouri Botanical Garden into an enchanted wonderland rich with mesmerizing displays and unforgettable moments. This year’s Garden Glow is the biggest and brightest ever! • […]
David Bowie’s 10th studio album, Station to Station, is getting reissued to celebrate its 50th anniversary.The album is being released as a limited-edition 50th anniversary half-speed mastered vinyl, and as a picture disc that…
For Kirk Hammett's birthday, he was covered in Silly String.The Metallica guitarist, who turned 63 on Tuesday, was pranked by his bandmates during their show in Auckland, New Zealand, on…
ALTON — The Alton All-Stars Basketball Association is expanding its reach this fall 2025, offering local youth the opportunity to compete on Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball teams. Founded and developed by John Smith, the program has grown to include more than 50 players, starting in first grade through the grade school level. Practices take place at the Catholic Children’s Home Gym, a facility made available through the support of Rodney Smith, who has allowed the teams
GODFREY - Students at Evangelical School once again came together to prepare and share a Thanksgiving feast. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the kids gathered in the Evangelical gym to eat together as a school community. Principal Amanda Macias noted that the event requires “a lot of hands on deck,” but encourages students’ collaboration and builds the school’s positive culture. “Everybody loves Thanksgiving,” Macias said. “There are quite a few kids
Donald Trump’s FCC boss Brendan Carr is opening a fake new “investigation” into PBS, NPR, and BBC in the hopes of suppressing journalistic criticism of the country’s increasingly unmoored and unpopular President. Carr first leaked word of the fake investigation to right wing propaganda website Breitbart. In a letter to all three outlets (pages 1, […]