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Emergency shelters in St. Louis City are packed as unhoused members of the community are seeking refuge from the blistering cold of the winter storm.

ALTON - City Hall in Alton, Illinois, will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. This decision affects city operations and services for the day. The closure comes as the city prepares for adverse weather conditions, prompting officials to prioritize public safety. In light of the closure, the Committee of the Whole meeting originally scheduled for January 6 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. Residents are advised to stay safe and remain informed about any further updates regarding city operations.

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A blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures stirred up dangerous travel conditions in parts of the central U.S. on Sunday, as a disruptive winter storm brought the possibility of the heaviest snowfall in a decade to some areas. Snow and ice blanketed major roadways in nearly all of Kansas, western Nebraska and parts [...]

GODFREY — Public Works personnel in the Village of Godfrey have been working tirelessly to keep the village's roads clear amid challenging weather conditions on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. The efforts, which began early in the day, have involved seven drivers and additional contractors to manage the inclement conditions. Village of Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick expressed pride in the dedication of Jim Lewis, who leads the Public Works Department, and his staff. "Jim Lewis is extremely dedicated; he has been doing this for a lot of years," McCormick said. Village of Godfrey Economic Director Jim Mager echoed McCormick's praise of the Public Works personnel for their efforts combatting terrible weather conditions outside. Mager stressed that Godfrey has a lot of rural terrain and it encompasses many miles. Chris Sichra, Godfrey's Public Safety Administrator, has also been very involved in the Godfrey road and safety efforts over the weekend. Despite the challenges, Lewis and his team

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ALTON — On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, families flocked to Haskell Park and Middletown areas in Alton, taking advantage of a winter storm that blanketed the area in snow. Children were seen sledding down the hills, a tradition that Mayor David Goins noted has long been a favorite pastime for Alton's youth. "Haskell Park seems to be one of the parks kids like to go to nowadays on these types of days," Goins said. He reminisced about his own childhood experiences sledding at the Rock Spring Golf Course. "Alton has a long history of youth out with their sleds," he added. "The kids will get a snow day tomorrow, so I am sure they will enjoy it. Alton has some good places for sleds with all the hills." In conjunction with the winter weather, Mayor Goins announced that Alton City Hall offices would be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, to allow for snow removal and public safety efforts. He also commended the public works staff for their continuous work since the storm began on Saturday night,

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The bi-state region is not out of the woods just yet, as winter storm warnings continue into Monday morning.

ALTON— Alton Public Works crews have been working continuously since 7 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, to address the severe winter storm that has impacted the region, bringing significant ice and sleet accumulation. The storm, described by Alton Public Works Director Mike Parsons as the worst the area has faced in three and a half years, is expected to persist with intermittent snow and sleet until early Monday morning, Jan. 6, 2025. Parsons reported that crews pretreated all the Alton brick streets and hills in anticipation of the storm, but the weather conditions that contained both snow and ice have made it challenging to maintain safe travel on secondary roads. "We will be on the main streets first," he said. He encouraged patience and said his group would be working on the secondary roads right after the main streets. As of now, the area has received between 5 to 8 inches of snow, adding to the complications caused by the ice and sleet. Public Works crews are equipped wit

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CARROLLTON - The Greene County Courthouse and County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in response to a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snowfall and high winds, creating hazardous visibility conditions. The storm is predicted to continue through the night and into the early morning hours, Sheriff Rob McMillen said Sunday night. "Officials have advised individuals with scheduled court dates on January 6 to reach out to the Circuit Clerk's office or their attorney's office on Tuesday for information regarding rescheduled court dates," McMillen said. "The closure is part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety amid the adverse weather conditions."

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis City Hall will be closed for in-person business on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, due to inclement weather, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced on Sunday, Jan. 5. The decision comes as the city experiences significant snowfall and icy conditions, prompting concerns for public safety. In her statement, Mayor Jones expressed gratitude for the efforts of city workers who are addressing the adverse weather conditions. "I appreciate the hard work of our streets staff, first responders - Police, Fire and EMS - CEMA, and others who are keeping our residents safe at this time," she said. The closure of City Hall aims to ensure the safety of both employees and residents during the ongoing winter storm. Other tips by Mayor Jones: City crews continue to plow and treat our streets, and most major thoroughfares are passable. After a 10-hour shift change, crews are back out doing the work to keep our streets safe. Residents should STAY HOME if possible and follow City social account

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In anticipation of severe weather, multiple airlines have canceled or reduced their flights into and out of St. Louis.

Business, government and organization closings for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Altonized Community Federal Credit Union (Alton and Brighton) Ark Animal Hospital (Edwardsville) Bakers and Hale (Godfrey) Bellemore Animal Hospital (Granite City) Bethalto Animal Clinic (Bethalto) Bethalto McDonald's (Opens at 10:30 a.m.) Beltline Chiropractic (Collinsville) Bi-State Oral and Facial Surgery (Alton) Bodies Kneaded (Glen Carbon, Granite City) Boys and Girls Club (Bethalto) Brinkman Orthodontist (Edwardsville) Budget Signs (Wood River) Chapel and Keller Dentistry (Alton) City of Alton Offices Community Hope Center (Cottage Hills) Crisis Food Pantry (Alton) Dieterich Bank Doras Spinning Wheel (Brighton) Fantastic Sams (Wood River) Gateway Arch and Old Courthouse (St Louis) Club Fitness (All local gyms) Gene's Auto Body (Pontoon Beach) Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club - Monday Meeting Cancelled Grafton Winery (Grafton) Great Rivers Animal Hospital (Alton) Greene County Courthouse

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After reviewing the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to stay off the roadways and avoid traveling on Monday.

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