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Juvenile Struck by Vehicle in East Alton

10 months ago
EAST ALTON — A juvenile was struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of North Center Street on Friday, prompting a response from the East Alton Fire Department. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found the injured pedestrian near Kutter Park. Due to the severity of the injuries, an Arch Medical Helicopter was summoned to transport the victim. The juvenile was subsequently airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis for further treatment. Further details on the victim’s condition have not been released. The road was shut down.

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech: Judge, Jury And Moderator

10 months ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
Leigh Beadon

Godfrey Mayor Presents $50,000 Check to Fire Protection District For Firetruck #1422

10 months ago
GODFREY - In a ceremonial gesture that underscores the enduring partnership between the Village of Godfrey and Godfrey Fire Protection District, Mayor Mike McCormick presented Fire Protection District Trustee Gerard Fischer with a $50,000 check. This considerable sum represents the fifth annual installment Godfrey has made toward the purchase of Firetruck #1422, a critical asset in the district’s emergency response fleet. This agreement has not only facilitated the acquisition of this vital vehicle but also cemented the financial cooperation between the two entities. Ten payments will be made via this agreement, for a total of $500,000. The check presentation took place at the new firehouse, located at 3023 Godfrey Road, in front of personnel and Firetruck #1422. Mayor McCormick lauded Trustee Fischer for his unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of Godfrey’s residents. “This is more than just a transaction, it’s a testament to the collaborative

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Attempt to block Missouri sports betting amendment lacks evidence, judge rules

10 months ago
A Cole County Circuit Court judge rejected an attempt to invalidate an initiative petition on sports betting Friday, allowing voters to decide whether to enshrine sports wagering in Missouri’s Constitution on the November ballot. “Lawsuits seeking to remove an initiative petition from the ballot after it has been certified as sufficient by the secretary (of […]
Annelise Hanshaw