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Dave & Buster's set to reopen with new games, layout

9 months 3 weeks ago
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Dave & Busters is set to reopen it's Maryland Heights location with a brand new, reimagined look for families and friends. The entertainment venue will reopen on Friday, September 27 and will feature a new store layout, menu, prizes, watching environment, and gaming experience. Along with the changes, Dave & Busters [...]
Nick Gladney

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce agree to Missouri Senate debate just days before election

9 months 3 weeks ago
After weeks of tussling between the two campaigns, Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and Democrat Lucas Kunce are finally set to square off in a televised debate less than a week before voters head to the polls. The debate will air Oct 31 on Missouri Nexstar stations, including KTVI/KPLR-St. Louis, WDAF-Kansas City, KRBK-Springfield and KSN-Joplin […]
Jason Hancock

Ex-Moviepass CEO Admits To Lots Of Fraud

9 months 3 weeks ago
Back in 2022, you might recall that ex-Moviepass executives Theodore Farnsworth and J. Mitchell Lowe were charged by the DOJ for wire and securities fraud, after it was found they’d repeatedly misled investors about the profitability of their “all you can eat” movie ticket efforts. Lowe this week pleaded guilty to a securities fraud conspiracy […]
Karl Bode

East St. Louis High, SIUE-East St. Louis Campus, Cahokia High On Lockdown After Social Media Threat

9 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – East St. Louis Senior High School went into lockdown Wednesday morning, Sept. 18, 2024, following a social media threat that referenced potential violence at the school. The East St. Louis School District reported the threat and immediately contacted law enforcement. “The district is working closely with local law enforcement and all students are safe as classes are continuing,” the district stated. “The safety and security of our school community remains our highest priority. We appreciate the cooperation and patience of our students, staff and parents at this time. Law enforcement will remain on-site to support the safety of our campus.” In a related incident, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) issued an e-Lert the same day, indicating that SIUE Police had received information about a possible threat. “As a precautionary measure, we secured (locked down) the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis,”

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Vehicle Strikes Power Pole, Injures One in Rosewood Heights

9 months 3 weeks ago
ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS — A vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole Wednesday morning in the 800 block of East Airline Drive. The incident occurred around 10 a.m., prompting responses from the Rosewood Heights Fire Department, Madison County Sheriff's Department, and Alton Memorial Ambulance Service. According to initial reports, a black vehicle veered off the road, traveled approximately 15 feet, and collided with the power pole. Traffic in the area slowed as emergency responders managed the scene. One individual was transported to a nearby hospital by Alton Memorial Ambulance Service. The condition of the victim has not been disclosed. The Madison County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation into the accident.

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Alton School Board Recognizes September Optimist Students of the Month for Hard Work

9 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - During their regular meeting on Sept. 17, 2024, the Alton Community Unit School District Board of Education recognized the Optimist Students of the Month for September. Willie Barbee IV was named the Optimist Student of the Month at Alton Middle School, and Ellyn Dix was recognized as the Optimist Student of the Month at North Elementary School. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz introduced Barbee as an eighth-grade student at AMS with “a really excellent name.” Barbee is a member of the football team and an honor roll student. “His teachers describe him as a very bright student who tries his best in all he does,” Saenz said. “He is kind to his peers as well as adults, often offering to help others when needed. He participates in class, offering answers as well as sharing new things.” Saenz added that Barbee loves math and wants to be a firefighter when he grows up. Optimist Students of the Month receive a $25 gift car

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