STAUNTON – Madison Communications is proud to announce that Bryan Huffstutler has been named the World Champion at the 2025 SCTE Broadband Championship, held during TechExpo25 in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), the Broadband Championship is the industry’s premier competition recognizing excellence in broadband technology and technical skills. This year’s event brought together 28 top competitors from SCTE chapters around the
ALTON - A special group of dancers were ready to take the streets by storm at the Alton Halloween Parade. On Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, dancers from King Khi’s Royal Court gathered in downtown Alton for their debut in the Alton Halloween Parade. Dressed like the character Wednesday Addams, the young girls showed off their costumes and their dance moves along the parade route. “We do a lot, and everything is about the kids, just giving them opportunities that they don’t necessarily
To say the irony was lost on them would be to assume they ever thought some irony might exist. DC resident Sam O’Hara came across a bunch of out-of-state National Guard troops and put his own spin on their Trump-enabled interloping. As he followed the troops through the neighborhood, O’Hara engaged in protected expression — […]
ALTON — George Berry, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1974, is being recognized for his military service. Berry held the rank of Staff Sergeant during his time in the armed forces. Berry, a native of Alton, served during the Vietnam War. His service period spanned seven years, reflecting a significant commitment to his country. Janet Berry, his wife, submitted a message expressing her desire for George Berry to be included in local contributions honoring
STAUNTON — Jeb A. Curtis, 19, of Livingston, was charged with a class 3 felony attempted burglary for allegedly trying to enter a city-owned building on October 12, 2025, with the intent to commit theft, according to charging documents. The Staunton Police Department filed the charges on October 20. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A popular roller coaster at the Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, reopened last week after it was temporary shut down to address an issue with its lap belts.
ALTON - The Board of Directors of the Oasis Women’s Center is pleased to name Jenna Giess as its new Executive Director after the sudden passing of longtime Executive Director Margarette Trushel. Giess, who will soon begin transition into her role, will begin working full-time as Executive Director starting January 1, 2026. Giess is returning to her hometown of Alton after sixteen years in the Kansas City area, where she was the Executive Director of Hope Haven of Cass County, a domestic
High Ridge, Mo. — HJ Enterprises has officially broken ground on a major expansion project in Jefferson County, marking a significant investment in the region’s manufacturing and logistics strength. The project will add more than 80,000 square feet to the company’s existing facility in High Ridge, MO located off Highway PP just west of State Route 30. Once complete, the […]
PIKE COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri State Highway Patrol is responding to a crash Monday morning that involved a trailer of piglets. According to officials, there was a rollover tractor trailer crash on Highway E near Road 54 in Pike County. The driver was uninjured in the crash, but the status of the piglets is [...]
Sting has announced a 2026 leg of his Sting 3.0 tour. The newly added dates run from May 9 in Durant, Oklahoma, to May 25 in Richmond, Virginia. Members of the…
For this exhibition, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum spotlights more than 50 works from the Shah Garg Collection, which is committed to amplifying the voices and visions of women […]
Exit light, enter ... trespassers?Two attendees of Metallica's show at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, on Saturday were arrested after allegedly climbing a tower at the venue, News.com.au reports.According to the…
HIGHLAND – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by CSX railroad on Lake Road/Highland Road between Walnut Road and Motel Road in Madison County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, Nov. 4. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Wednesday, Nov. 5. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this
EDWARDSVILLE - When Father Rob Johnson, chaplain of the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Newman Community and pastor of Mother of Perpetual Help in Maryville, arrived at the Vatican on October 21, he didn’t know if he would meet Pope Leo XIV as Father Johnson was there for the public papal audience on October 22. He had put in a request to meet Pope Leo through private channels but never heard back officially from the Vatican. That changed when he picked up his envelope
On This Day, Nov. 3, 1991 ...The Grateful Dead, Santana and a reunited Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young were among the artists who performed at Laughter, Love and Music, a free…
Facing increased business-aviation demand and the redevelopment loss of the prior airfield, Jefferson County has launched a search for consultant services to identify and vet possible sites for a new general-aviation regional airport. The county’s RFQ positions the project as a forward-looking economic-development enabler tied to its industrial-growth trajectory. On Oct. 22nd Jefferson County formally […]
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