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Rare owl species treated at World Bird Sanctuary hospital

6 months ago
A rare seasonal visitor to Missouri is recovering at the World Bird Sanctuary after being hit by a car. One of the smallest owl species in North America, was admitted to its hospital after a concerned citizen found the bird along a roadway near Dittmer, MO.
Alex Barton

Matt Devoti

6 months ago
Fifth Ward Alderman Matt Devoti says cumbersome contracting processes have been the biggest impediment to pushing relief to survivors of the May 16 tornado.

Alton Passes Increased Tax Levy Ordinance

6 months ago
ALTON – The Alton City Council passed an increased tax levy ordinance in a split vote this week, with two aldermen consistently voting against the item since it was first introduced. City Council members voted 5-2 to pass the ordinance, with Aldermen Michael Velloff and Christopher Bohn voting against the item and all other aldermen voting in favor. The new tax levy of just over $8.7 million is $393,7 55.84 higher than last year’s levy , representing a