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New Missouri governor focuses on crime, education, tax cuts in inaugural address

6 months ago
Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold, sunny day outside the Missouri Capitol, also traced the Republican’s journey from a north St. Louis home led by a single mother to the top political job in the state. Instead of lamenting that she could not give her children the things richer families enjoyed, Kehoe said, she…
Rudi Keller

Daily Deal: Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 + The 2025 Premium Learn to Code Bundle

6 months ago
Visual Studio Professional 2022 is a fully featured development environment. Their first 64-bit IDE makes it easier to work with even bigger projects and more complex workloads. Enhance your productivity, write high-quality code, and re-imagine collaboration with an advanced suite of tools and built-in integrations to tackle the most challenging development workflows and deliver innovative […]
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Missouri State Pride Band to perform at presidential inauguration

6 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The Missouri State University Pride Band is set to perform at the Presdiential Inaugration Parade in Washington, D.C. According to KCUR, The Missouri State University Band is expected to have 338 band members travel to Washington, D.C., to perform the university's fight song, 'The Scotsman,' and an arrangement of 'Ode to Joy.' [...]
Nick Gladney

44-Year College Trustee Leaves Legacy At Lewis and Clark Community College

6 months ago
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College's longest-running trustee, Robert L. Watson, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, January 14, at Anderson Family Funeral Home in Brighton, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, at Anderson Family Funeral Home, followed by a burial at Brighton Cemetery. Watson, of Brighton, served on the college’s Board of Trustees for 44 years, and as its chairman from 1983-2019. He attended his last meeting as trustee in April 2021. “The entire Lewis and Clark community is saddened by the passing of Mr. Watson,” said L&C President Ken Trzaska. “He was instrumental in the growth and development of not just the college, but our students, team members and the entire community. Lewis and Clark is deeply indebted to Mr. Watson’s leadership. He was an original Trailblazer who exemplified our mission

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Alton Man Dies After Dog Attack At Home On Jan. 10, 2025

6 months ago
ALTON - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich has identified an Alton male who died on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, after being mauled by a dog inside his residence. The victim is identified as Robert W. Echols, 53, Lovejoy Lane, Alton. Echols resided at the residence with his brother. The coroner said Echols was outside and when he tried to enter the residence, the dog attempted to attack him. The decedent’s brother was able to exit the residence and contacted a neighbor who allowed him to use his phone to call 911 for help. The 911 call was reported at 4:53 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. The coroner said Echols was pronounced deceased at 6:18 p.m., Jan. 10, 2025, by Madison County Coroner’s Office Investigator Kelsey Jones. "An autopsy examination was conducted, and preliminary findings noted the injuries seen with the body were consistent with animal bites," Novacich said. "A final cause of death will be issued upon completion of a routine toxicology test and further

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Local law enforcement leader discusses FBI deployment and active shooter training

6 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- With active shooter situations happening year-round in the United States, law enforcement leaders are educating others and the public on how to prepare and respond. Col. Steve Lewis recently returned from a months-long deployment with the FBI in Washington, DC – and a big focus was active shooter training. He spoke with [...]
Jasmine Huda

Chez Marilyn Prepares To Reopen With New Ownership In Alton

6 months ago
ALTON - Chez Marilyn, a well-known establishment in downtown Alton, is set to reopen under new ownership. The announcement was made via the restaurant's Facebook page, where the new owners expressed their enthusiasm for serving the greater Alton area and indicated that new hours and an opening date would be shared soon. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, expressed her excitement about the upcoming changes. “We are very excited to learn that there are plans in the works to breathe new life into this wonderful property, which offers one of the best outdoor patios that downtown Alton has to offer,” McGibany said. She noted that Chez Marilyn played a significant role in the downtown area's revival and that its reopening would be a positive development for the district, which will benefit from “great food and live music at 119 W. 3rd Street in Alton once again.” Further details regarding the restaurant's new hours and opening date are anticipated

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New Missouri governor focuses on crime, education, tax cuts in inaugural address 

6 months ago
Controlling crime, expanding education options and cutting taxes will be the top priorities for Missouri, new Gov. Mike Kehoe said in his inauguration speech. The brief speech, delivered before a crowd gathered on a cold, sunny day outside the Missouri Capitol, also traced the Republican’s journey from a north St. Louis home led by a […]
Rudi Keller