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Juvenile Disturbances Force Early Closure of Midwest Wingfest In Fairview Heights

1 year 2 months ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Fairview Heights Police Department reported that the Midwest Wingfest at St. Clair Square Mall was closed early on Saturday evening following incidents involving juveniles and subsequent arrests. As the sun set, juveniles began arriving at the event without family members and were denied entry. According to the police, some of these juveniles circumvented the barriers by jumping fences in other areas. Fights among juveniles subsequently broke out in the parking lot outside the fenced area, Fairview Heights Police said. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots near the Firestone parking lot, prompting further concern. Officers arrested two individuals for fighting and used pepper spray to subdue several non-compliant juveniles involved in the altercations. The situation necessitated assistance from additional police agencies. Despite the disturbances, no injuries were reported. In response to the escalating situation, event management decided to close

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IDOT Announces Lane Closure on I-255 Near Dupo

1 year 2 months ago
DUPO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure will be encountered on northbound Interstate 255 near Dupo beginning Tuesday, September 3, at 9 a.m. through Friday, September 6, at 3 p.m. Weather permitting, the right lane will be closed between exit 10 and exit 13. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open. These restrictions are needed to do pavement repair work. IDOT District 8 crews will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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Metro East Humane Society to Host Woofstock Family Festival to Help Local Pets

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East Humane Society will host their annual Woofstock festival to raise $20,000 for their animals. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Triangle H Farms in Edwardsville, families can enjoy touch-a-truck, inflatables, face painting, pony rides, a margarita bar, live music and more. Moana and Elsa, two Disney princesses, will also make an appearance, and attendees can check out a vendor fair with business and craft vendors. All of the money raised through sponsorships and ticket sales will go back to the Metro East Humane Society (MEHS). “It’s just a family-friendly festival that celebrates peace, love and pets, just bringing everybody together,” explained Mady O’Reilly, MEHS development manager. “It goes without saying, but we can’t exist without the community that helps support us.” This year’s theme — “Rescued dogs are grateful dogs” — plays on the Grateful Dead

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As ‘doomsday’ glacier melts, can an artificial barrier save it?

1 year 2 months ago
Relatively warm ocean currents are weakening the base of Antarctica’s enormous Thwaites Glacier, whose demise could raise sea levels by as much as 7 feet. To separate the ice from those warmer ocean waters, scientists have put forward an audacious plan to erect a massive underwater curtain.
Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360

Midwest Wingfest ends early due to fights, gunshots being reported

1 year 2 months ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The Midwest Wingfest in Fairview Heights was shut down early Saturday night after various disturbances were reported nearby the festival. The Midwest Wingfest was a volunteer event designed to raise money for combat-wounded soldiers, families of fallen heroes, and first responders. Festival management decided to shut the festival down early [...]
Nick Gladney

Do some kids learn better online? A new Kansas City virtual academy thinks so

1 year 2 months ago
Bridget Bolder sent her daughter, Mia, to kindergarten at a neighborhood public school. After all, it seemed the “normal, regular thing to do.” But Bolder started to worry that some of her daughter’s classmates were exposing her to inappropriate topics. Early in the school year, Mia had to tell a teacher about a boy groping […]
Maria Benevento

Gorgeous Labor Day weather, clouds roll in for Tuesday

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A beautiful Labor Day is ahead with plenty of sunshine and temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below the average. Clouds will begin to stream in from the west as we head into the overnight hours. These clouds will keep temperatures a few degrees warmer, but still a comfortably cool. Wake-up temperatures [...]
Angela Hutti