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Alton Man Faces 10 Felonies For Firearms, Drugs

11 months ago
ALTON – 10 felonies have been filed against an Alton resident accused of unlawfully possessing several firearms and drugs. Tyrique J. Cole, 23, of Alton, was charged with five counts of felon in possession of a weapon (each Class 2 felonies), two counts of possession of a controlled substance (both Class 4 felonies), and one count each of the following Class X felonies: armed violence, unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. A petition to deny Cole’s pretrial release describes the items found during a “protective sweep” by authorities. “Officers conducted a protective sweep of the residence where the defendant was found, locating various narcotics in plain view,” the petition states. “A complete search revealed six (6) firearms in the residence, along with approximately 97 grams of cocaine, 42 grams of methamphetamine, oxycodone, amphetamine and other materials

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Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: Oilers' Kayley Plank's Cheerleading Journey Inspires Peers and Community

11 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Kayley Plank, a senior at East Alton Wood River High School, has been recognized for her achievements in cheerleading. Plank, who has dedicated 11 years to the sport, has been a member of her high school cheer team for four years under the guidance of coach Alison Beachum. In addition to her commitment to cheer, Plank is also a soccer player. She credits her involvement in sports with helping her grow as a person both in and out of school. "It has helped me become a better person," she said as an East Alton-Wood River High athlete. She is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for the Oilers. Plank expressed gratitude to her family for their unwavering support. She thanked her father, Tommy Plank; her mother, Danielle Buloth; and her little sister, Lily Plank, for encouraging her every day. Looking ahead, Plank hopes to continue her cheerleading career in college while pursuing a major in business. She has actively sought to improve her skills,

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Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as Trump's health chief after a close Senate vote

11 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as President Donald Trump’s health secretary, putting the prominent vaccine skeptic in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending, vaccine recommendations and food safety as well as health insurance programs for roughly half the country. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump [...]
AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Confirmed as Health Secretary in Tight Senate Vote

11 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in Thursday as President Donald Trump’s health secretary after a close Senate vote, putting him in control of $1.7 trillion in federal spending. Nearly all Republicans fell in line behind Trump despite hesitancy over Kennedy’s views on vaccines, voting 52-48 to elevate the scion of one of America’s most storied political — and Democratic — families to secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Democrats unanimously opposed Kennedy. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell , who had polio as a child, was the only “no” vote among Republicans, mirroring his stands against Trump’s picks for the Pentagon chief and director of national intelligence.

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1st MidAmerica Credit Union Warns Members of Scam Calls

11 months ago
ALTON - 1st MidAmerica Credit Union and the Alton Police Department issued a warning about a recent wave of scam calls where individuals impersonate representatives from the credit union. The alerts, issued by the credit union, emphasize that these callers may request sensitive personal information, including account numbers, debit and credit card numbers, or login credentials. The warning comes as reports of these fraudulent calls have increased, prompting the credit union to take action to protect its members. “We will not call and ask for this information,” the credit union said in a public announcement. Members are encouraged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious calls. If they believe their account information may have been compromised, the credit union advises contacting their member support center for assistance. This advisory highlights ongoing concerns regarding financial scams, which have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, as fraudsters exploit

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