ALTON — A brief mudslide occurred Tuesday morning in the 700 block of Broadway, behind Abbott Machine, following heavy rain in the Alton area. The incident took place around 10 a.m. on November 5, 2024, when several tons of dirt and small trees cascaded down the hillside. In the aftermath, some small power lines were broken, prompting a response from Ameren Illinois. Drone Video Courtesy of GENESIS DRONE: The utility company worked to ensure safety in the area, reporting that there were no power outages as a result of the mudslide. The slide had significant physical effects, moving an aerial lift approximately 30 feet and causing a hole to form in a diesel tank. Local authorities are assessing the situation to determine any further necessary actions. Ameren Illinois remained at the scene later Tuesday morning to continue to repair the lines and ensure the area was safe.
Bad people make good case law. That’s just how our criminal justice system works. And so it is here in this decision, which flows from criminal charges that, in turn, flow from proactive efforts meant to thwart the sharing of child sexual abuse material. In this case, Ryan Maher was convicted of CSAM possession. Having […]
A 66-year-old man was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after he attempted to drive across a flooded bridge and later drowned while going downstream in Ironton.
SPRINGFIELD — The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: “The ability to fund new programs will be severely limited” next fiscal year.
In October, Pink Floyd sold the rights to their recorded works to Sony Music for a reported $400 million. And guitarist David Gilmour says he's glad to be done with…
With Veterans Day fast approaching, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is asking the public for help in returning abandoned Purple Heart medals. Since taking office, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has been on a mission to return Purple Heart medals to families…the medals in question have been turned over to the treasurers’ office by various banks…
Election Day is here. Voters are gearing up to head to the polls to cast their ballots for either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris in one of the nation’s most historic presidential races. They’ll also be determining which party will control the House and Senate.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police responded early Tuesday to a flash flood incident at Bayless Avenue and Interstate 55 in St. Louis County, where a submerged SUV led to the discovery of a deceased adult female inside the vehicle. At approximately 6 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, officers from the South County Precinct were dispatched following reports of significant flooding in the area. Due to adverse weather conditions, Bayless Avenue was closed for several hours as first responders worked to manage the situation. As floodwaters began to recede, a business owner notified police about the submerged SUV. Personnel from the Lemay Fire Protection District accessed the vehicle and discovered the body of the woman. Preliminary investigations indicate that she had driven her car into the water earlier that morning, during the peak of the flash flood. The cause of death remains unknown at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are expected to release more
The St. Louis-based industrial technology and software company wants to buy the rest of a Massachusetts-based industrial software company that it doesn't already own as it continues to focus its portfolio on automation technology.
This is the rose window at the Votivkirche in Vienna, built by Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian to thank God for saving the life of his brother the emperor after an assassination attempt in 1853. It was completed in 1879. The top photo was taken inside with the organ pipes partially blocking the view. The bottom picture ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
The Cortex Innovation District is seeking approval of up to $4 million in tax increment financing for Washington University’s redevelopment of the former Goodwill Building.
EDWARDSVILLE — A two-vehicle crash involving two truck-tractor semi-trailers on Interstate 55 southbound near milepost 27 resulted in one person being transported with injuries at 10:47 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 responded to the scene, about two miles south of the Homestead Rest Stop. According to a preliminary investigation, the circumstances surrounding the crash are still under review. As a result of the incident, the right lane of the highway has been shut down to facilitate the response and investigation. No further information has been released regarding the condition of the injured individual or the cause of the crash. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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