ALTON — David Goins, the first African American mayor of Alton, is seeking a second term as he reflects on his accomplishments and the challenges faced during his initial years in office and looks ahead at the future. Elected on April 6, 2021, and sworn in on May 12, 2021, Goins said he has focused on addressing financial deficits, improving community relations, and empowering the youth of Alton. Goins, who previously served in various roles within the Alton Police Department and as a community leader, emphasized the importance of making himself accessible to residents. "I have tried my best to be a mayor for all people," he said, highlighting his commitment to serving diverse groups, including youth and seniors. Upon taking office, Goins said he inherited a financial deficit, but through strategic financial management, he reported turning that around, with what he described a $7.7 million surplus by 2024. "We put the oxygen masks on ourselves first so we could start breathing,"
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ALTON — Brant Walker, who served as the Mayor of Alton from 2013 to 2021, is campaigning to return to office in the upcoming municipal election on April 1, 2025. Walker is focusing his campaign on economic development, public safety, and infrastructure improvements. Walker, who founded Lighthouse Hiring, highlighted his experience in the private sector and his commitment to the community during a recent candidate forum hosted by the East End Improvement Association. "We are knocking on a lot of doors and getting a lot of positive responses right now," Walker said. He emphasized the need for leadership that delivers results, citing his previous accomplishments, including freezing the property tax levy, securing millions in grant funding, and helping 189 families achieve homeownership through the City’s previous HOMEownership Program. During the forum sponsored by the East End Improvement Association earlier this week, Walker addressed what he said he views as key issues
Interim county Prosecuting Attorney Hannah Dunakey had nighttime ride-alongs with the sergeant while he was on duty, creating "obvious" conflicts of interest in at least 200 cases.
In a stunning escalation that confirms our worst fears, the UK government has finally shown its true hand on encryption — and it’s even worse than we predicted. According to a bombshell report from Joseph Menn at the Washington Post, British officials have ordered Apple to create a backdoor that would allow them to access […]
The St. Louis Development Corporation is calling out KMOV over a short story they aired featuring the agency’s CEO, Neal Richardson. The development arm of the city accuses the CBS affiliate, also known as First Alert 4, of false and misleading coverage that “breaks the tenets of journalism.”
The administration of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page this week pitched its latest major plans to address deficiencies at the government’s Clayton headquarters, as legislators remained skeptical of the information.
The International Institute of St. Louis is trying to raise $500,000 in contributions from the private sector and nonprofit groups as it struggles with anti-immigration executive orders and policies from President Donald Trump.
DUPO — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has made significant progress in the investigation of the Feb. 3, 2025, homicide of 37-year-old Cody Rhodes, resulting in the arrest of three suspects. The investigation, which exemplifies the Squad’s effective bi-state collaboration, involved extensive coordination between law enforcement agencies across Illinois and Missouri. On the day of the incident, Dupo Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 in the 100 block of N. 2nd Street. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals, where Cody Rhodes was pronounced dead. In the wake of the shooting, Dupo Police Chief Dennis Plew recognized the complexity of the case and activated the Major Case Squad, which mobilized quickly to assist in the investigation. The Squad, led by Sergeant Justin Biggs of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, comprised 18
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