Chris Gatlin spent 17 months in jail for a crime that an artificial intelligence program said he committed, only to be freed after the prosecutor learned there was no real evidence.
Lincoln County Prosecutor Mike Wood said, however, that the investigation is continuing and no final determination has been made regarding the death of Kevin M. Davis, 38, on Monday.
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: Kirkwood officials have approved an application for grant monies in support of a proposed $2.6 million upgrade to portions of Argonne Drive. The concept plan included in the grant application details many improvements to the streets and walk-ways along Argonne Drive between Taylor Avenue and Geyer Road, including raised crosswalks, widened sidewalks, […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Now that the fate of federal funding for disaster relief promised to St. Clair County is no longer in limbo, a local congresswoman and county officials believe that more than $89.5 million in grant money should be safe. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded the grant for the Metro […]
IMPACT Strategies, Inc., has experienced a near doubling of active concurrent projects over 2024 which has led to an expansion of their office and field teams over the last year. The company has seen an uptick in project opportunities from numerous existing repeat customers along with several new customers which has resulted in a substantial […]
From The Fabricator: If there’s one material that keeps surprising us, it’s aluminum. Lightweight, strong, and resistant to corrosion, it’s a manufacturing powerhouse. But what makes aluminum truly stand out isn’t just its performance—it’s how it evolves alongside us, meeting the demands of a fast-changing industry. One of its most impressive qualities is sustainability. Aluminum […]
GODFREY – A proposal for Godfrey roadway improvement projects totaling over $1.3 million is one step closer to final approval. The 2025 Roadway Maintenance Program received unanimous Finance Committee approval on Tuesday night. The program calls for five types of projects - including roadway selection, concrete pavement replacement, asphalt resurfacing, micro-surfacing, and chip-seal overlay - to be completed on various village roads. Village Engineer Rich Beran outlined the goals the program sets for the 2025 construction season in a memo to trustees and Mayor Mike McCormick. Priority-Based Roadway Selection Beran said roadways would be chosen for improvements in a way that aims for maximum positive impact on Godfrey residents while getting the most out of the $1.3 million in funding. “The number of motorists using the roadway, the cost of the repair, and the condition of the street must be weighed with each decision,” Beran states in the memo. “The
About NoCap Similar to paint splattered on a canvas, NoCap splashes all of his pain, anxiety, stress, trouble, trauma, and truth onto the beat. Instead of manically utilizing a brush, […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: At its Jan. 23 meeting, the O’Fallon City Council approved three resolutions for road work projects. One resolution authorizes a services agreement with Lamke Trenching and Excavating Inc. work on the Hwy. K and Hwy. N Intersection Improvement Project, for an amount not to exceed $1.5 million. This project consists of adding […]