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ALTON - Alton High School's Future Farmers of America (FFA) students recently contributed to their community by raising funds for the Alton Police Department's K9 Fund in memory of fallen K9 officer Odin. The presentation of the check took place last week at the school, where students and their advisor, Scott Vernum, expressed their support for the local police force. The initiative underscores the FFA's commitment to community service and honors the legacy of K9 officer Odin, who served the Alton community. The funds raised will support the ongoing needs of the K9 unit, ensuring that the department can continue its work effectively. “This donation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students,” said Vernum. The event highlights the importance of collaboration between local organizations and the community in supporting law enforcement efforts.

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Developers sued to try and discover if she worked with FBI, woman says in filing seeking sanctions.

St. Charles County voters will vote on various amendments, judges, presidential choices, and ballot issues in the November general election, with the possibility of retention for two judges representing the Missouri Supreme Court and five judges representing the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals.

ALTON - Two individuals from Alton face the same felony charges as the only adults among a six-person group accused of robbing two teenagers. Savion S. Holloway and Sincere T. Holloway, both 19, of Alton, were charged on Oct. 15, 2024 with two counts each of aggravated robbery, all Class 1 felonies. On Sept. 26, 2024, both Savion and Sincere allegedly stole U.S. currency from a 14-year-old victim and Nike Air Force One sneakers from a different 14-year-old victim. Descriptions of the charges against both state they indicated they were armed with a firearm during the incident. Two petitions were filed to deny Savion and Sincere’s release, which state they were the two adults among six total people involved in the robbery. “Two 14-year-old victims reported that they were approached by a group of six young men, who demanded that they empty their pockets and take off their shoes,” the petition states. “One of the six in the group indicated that he was armed

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United States’ Attorney Sayler Fleming has named two Assistant U.S. Attorneys to handle election day complaints. Hal Goldsmith and Jennifer Roy will serve as the District Election Officers for the Eastern District of MO and will consult with the Justice Department in Washington to address voting rights concerns on Nov. 5th, as well as threats…

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ALTON - Mom Said No and Mississippi Hippie in Alton are hosting their first-ever “ Creepin’ It Real ” event this Saturday, featuring a food truck, live music, exclusive discounts, a costume contest, and a book signing with #1 international best-selling author Tara Hurst. “Creepin’ It Real” takes place this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Mom Said No, located at 300 E. Broadway in Alton. On Saturday only, the shop is offering its first-ever storewide sale - everything in the store will be 10% off, but there are multiple ways you can double your discount. To get 20% off storewide, visitors can either wear a costume and tag themselves on social media with the Mom Said No shop sign or show a receipt from the day of the event showing their purchase of Hurst’s book “Still Perfectly I’Mperfect,” an inspiring collection of women’s tales of triumph while embracing their imperfections. Live music

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are highlighting their economic policies in their outreach to Latino voters with Election Day just two weeks away. In an interview with Telemundo on Tuesday, Vice President Harris intends to show off her plans to double the number of registered apprenticeships and stress how she would…

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ALTON - Frank Gaither, a veteran from Alton, served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1979, participating in the Vietnam War. Frank is now 82 years of age. Gaither held the rank of Chief Boatswain and was assigned to the 1st and 2nd Division, where he specialized as a deep-sea diver and salvage expert. Throughout his military career, Gaither earned several honors, including the Presidential Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. These accolades reflect Frank's commitment and contributions during a pivotal time in U.S. history. The information about Gaither was submitted by his younger brother, Dave Gaither, who expressed pride in his brother's service. The submission highlights the importance of recognizing veterans and their sacrifices. To contribute a Veteran Salute, click here.

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Voters across the City of St. Louis are preparing to go to the polls for the November general election. As no-excuse absentee voting begins Oct. 22, voters may still be unfamiliar with city-specific items on their ballot.

A man was charged Monday for shooting his brother after a family dispute at a Ferguson residence last week.

Construction is now underway for the family experience with a target open date in 2026.

Two views of St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna. The top one is a panoramic shot taken from about ten feet away—or so it seemed. The square surrounding the cathedral is a very tight space. I shopped the image massively to eliminate keystoning (converging vertical lines from aiming the camera upward). The bottom image was taken ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Construction is underway at the new $51 million Henry A. Jubel Foundation Destination Discovery exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo.

It is illegal to steal election signs from other people's yards in Missouri, and a conviction can lead to imprisonment for up to a year, a $2,500 fine, or both.

ALTON – To shed light on domestic violence and remember the victims and their families, Alton Memorial Hospital, the Third Judicial Family Violence Prevention Council and Oasis Women’s Center are hosting a special memorial service from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in the AMH Café Meeting Rooms. One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime, and anyone can be a victim regardless of gender, age, race, income, or sexual orientation. In Madison County since 1996, at least 150 people have died in domestic violence-related circumstances. Because of the prevalence of domestic violence, Alton Memorial Hospital in 2002 began screening for domestic violence for everyone 12 and older who was being assessed in the hospital. Trained staff members confidentially ask these patients if they feel safe at home or have experienced mental, physical, or sexual abuse. Alton Memorial supports a coordinated domestic violence committee that includes

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The Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products announced several leadership changes, all effective Jan. 1.

Opening statements began Monday afternoon after jury selection that lasted almost two weeks.

"Our main mission and vision is to really advance economic mobility through the pathway of tech."