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Former Southern Illinois Police Chief Facing Federal Charges, Accused of Public Corruption

1 year 4 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging the former Wayne City police chief with selling forfeited items confiscated by the department for his personal benefit. Anson Fenton, 46, of Belle Rive, is facing one count of misapplication of property from federally funded programs and one count of interstate transportation of stolen property. “Officials in positions of power must be held to the highest ethical standard, and those accused of defrauding the public will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. Asset forfeiture is a legal process to confiscate the means or proceeds of a crime and can apply to a range of property, including money, vehicles, and real estate, among other assets. Wayne City stores forfeited items at the Wayne City Police Department until city officials pass an ordinance to authorize the sale of the property. “During our investigation, the ISP Special Investigations Unit found evidence

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Missouri state pension board bans use of fund for political donations

1 year 4 months ago
The trustees of Missouri’s largest state employee retirement system voted Thursday to prohibit the use of pension funds for political contributions. The Missouri State Employees Retirement System board, responding to donations made this year by two smaller systems, made it the responsibility of the executive director to make sure money doesn’t flow into campaigns for […]
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Matt Gaetz bows out as Trump’s pick for attorney general, Missouri's Andrew Bailey had been finalist

1 year 4 months ago
Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz announced Thursday he’s withdrawing as President-elect Donald Trump’s planned nominee for attorney general days after securing the appointment. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey had been a finalist before Gaetz was named as nominee. Gaetz’s path to Senate confirmation was highly unlikely following years of investigations about alleged drug usage and payments for sex, including with an underage girl. He submitted his resignation to Congress last…
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Daily Deal: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro

1 year 4 months ago
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is designed with the modern professional in mind. Whether you are a developer who needs a secure platform, an artist seeking a seamless experience, or an entrepreneur needing to stay connected effortlessly, Windows 11 Pro is your solution. This version is designed for PCs that need a new license for Windows […]
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Alton’s Christmas Wonderland Opens Nov. 29

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Take a Journey Through Christmas Wonderland in Alton Grandpa Gang again creates holiday magic        It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Alton’s Rock Spring Park as the annual Christmas Wonderland light display prepares to open for the season on Friday, Nov. 29. hristmas Wonderland will be open nightly Nov. 29 […]

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$3M Demolition of the Workhouse Will Begin by End of Year

1 year 4 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Demolition of the former Medium Security Institution, colloquially known as the Workhouse, will begin by the end of the year. Demolition of most buildings at the now-vacant jail will begin by Dec. 16, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones announced Wednesday as part of a call for community members to submit […]
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Why Trade Schools are Grabbing a Bigger Share of Enrollment

1 year 4 months ago
From University Business:  Enrollment in trade school has grown 4.9% from fall 2020 to 2023, erasing pre-pandemic declines, according to a new report from Validated Insights, a market research company. Revenue has also expanded 11.1%. Interest in attending trade school has nearly doubled among both teens and adults since 2017. In 2024 alone, search traffic […]
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Midwest Machinery Saint Louis Announces Equipment Distribution Agreements

1 year 4 months ago
From ACHR News:  Midwest Machinery Company has announced two significant partnerships. The St. Louis-based company has been named the equipment sales agent for York-branded HVAC equipment by Johnson Controls and has partnered with Cleaver-Brooks to offer boiler solutions in St. Louis and Kansas City. The expanded relationship with Johnson Controls marks an important milestone for […]
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