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Gov. Mike Kehoe signs bill to put St. Louis police under state control

1 year 2 months ago
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will again be governed by a state board instead of local officials under a bill signed Wednesday by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe. The change, reversing a statewide vote from 2012 that put the board under local control, is needed, supporters say, because of high crime rates in the state’s […]
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Fatal Traffic Crash In Fairview Heights Under Investigation

1 year 2 months ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A traffic crash in Fairview Heights on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, resulted in the death of one individual, prompting an investigation by local authorities. At approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, officers from the Fairview Heights Police Department responded to reports of a collision at the intersection of North Illinois Street and Salem Place. Upon arrival, they found one occupant of a vehicle unresponsive and trapped inside. Emergency personnel from the Fairview Fire Department assisted in extricating the individual and initiated life-saving measures before transporting them to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff, the individual was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The identity of the deceased has not been released, as authorities are withholding it pending notification of family and loved ones. The Metro East Crash Assistance Team was also called to investigate the incident. The Fairview Heights Police Department expressed its condolences

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Rosie Brown Empowers Constituents in Alton's 4th Ward

1 year 2 months ago
ALTON - Alderwoman Rosetta "Rosie" Brown is asking the 4th Ward to give her another opportunity to give back. In a recent conversation on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Brown outlined her vision for the 4th Ward and the City of Alton. She explained that she has done a lot to empower and serve her constituents, and she hopes for another four-year term to do more. “I’m asking that you give another round to Rosie Brown,” she said. “I am encouraged, I am ignited, and I am determined to continue to move forward.” Brown is most proud of how she has connected with the people in the 4th Ward. She believes she has encouraged them to engage with the City of Alton and voice their concerns. She holds a monthly meeting with her constituents every third Thursday, and she has been pleased by the consistently high turnout. “My greatest accomplishment is empowering the people of the 4th Ward,” she said. “I was able

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Man Sentenced To 12-Plus Years' Imprisonment In $1.7 Million Check Fraud Scheme

1 year 2 months ago
BENTON – A Southern Illinois district judge sentenced a St. Louis man to 145 months in federal prison for his involvement in a vehicle sale scheme using fake cashier’s checks and targeting victims in Madison, Jasper, Bond and Fayette counties. Valentino Colic, 34, pleaded guilty in September to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, two counts of wire fraud, two counts of interstate transportation of property taken by fraud and six counts of aggravated identity theft. Following imprisonment, he will serve three years of supervised release. The 11-count indictment also named co-conspirators Alen Saric, 36, Almir Palic, 25, and Emad Hasanbegovic, 34, all of St. Louis. Saric pleaded guilty in January to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, one count of interstate transportation of property taken by fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 7. Palic was sentenced to 51 months in February. Hasanbegovic is

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