Aggregator

Drivers can expect shifted lanes, detours and possible delays.

BELLEVILLE - The City of Belleville has listed multiple cooling sites within the community with the Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar. Cooling sites have been set up throughout the City of Belleville to provide relief from the extreme heat. These sites offer a safe and air-conditioned environment for those in need. The locations of these cooling centers are critical for residents who may not have access to adequate cooling in their homes. The Fire Department's advisory emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated and avoiding prolonged exposure to the sun. It is recommended that residents check on vulnerable neighbors, including the elderly and those with health conditions, to ensure their safety during this period of excessive heat. The Belleville locations for relief during the excessive heat are as follows: Belleville Public Library Main Branch, 121 E. Washington

Continue Reading

A teacher at KIPP Triumph Academy is accused of kicking and shoving a student with a disability during the prior school year.

Please. I beg of people: stop it. Stop it with the conspiracy theories. Stop it with the nonsense. If you can’t find something you want on social media, it’s not because a billionaire is trying to influence an election. It might just be because some antifraud system went haywire or something. Last week we wrote […]

Storms are expected to form in Iowa and move down the Mississippi River into the St. Louis region and southern Illinois, bringing the risk of damaging winds, tornadoes, and excessive rainfall that could result in flash flooding.

ALTON – Residents of Ward 1 are invited to join Alderwoman Betsy Allen for a town hall-style meeting this Wednesday, July 31, at 6:30 p.m. at Alton City Hall. The monthly gathering, typically held on the third Wednesday of each month, offers an opportunity for community members to discuss various activities and concerns related to the City of Alton and Ward 1. "I hope you will attend our monthly town hall-style meeting," Allen said. "All are welcome." The meetings are designed to be casual and unscripted, providing a platform where everyone can speak or simply observe. Allen has committed to addressing questions from attendees to the best of her ability. For those unable to attend, Allen encourages residents to reach out with their questions or concerns via phone at 618-567-1451 or email at eallen@cityofaltonil.gov .

Continue Reading

GLEN CARBON - Chris Wetherington has made a name for himself in the mixed martial arts community, but he’s not in it for fame. The MMA instructor has an impressive resume, including many Hall of Fame honors, a starring role in the upcoming movie “The Karate Breaker,” a host spot in “The Masters Council” television show on Talk About It TV, and features in multiple best-selling books about martial arts. But Chris and his wife, Valerie, are more interested in the humanitarian side of martial arts. Their anti-bullying and suicide prevention efforts have guided them through all of their work. “I was already still doing the good that I’m doing now. It’s just getting more around the world,” Chris explained. “With that platform, I’m able to help more people. It’s awesome. I’ve got a TV show. I’ve got a second one coming out. I’ve got a movie. I’ve got multiple movies that are going to come

Continue Reading

ALTON - Cha llenge Unlimited, an Alton-based organization helping those with disabilities find employment and housing opportunities, recently launched their redesigned website at cuinc.org with an emphasis on accessibility. Challenge Unlimited’s work to match employers with job candidates with disabilities is increasingly important as the unemployment rate for those with disabilities is about twice the rate of those without disabilities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics . Stephanie Schrage with Challenge Unlimited said that’s just one of the many “wraparound services” they offer. “From an employment standpoint, from a housing standpoint … is it just an independent living question?” Schrage said. “Employment is a piece of that, but we also offer skills training, we offer job placement, job coaching, housing, so we definitely are wraparound services.” Schrage shared more about the organization and its revampe

Continue Reading

The shooting happened just before 3 p.m. at Kaiser's Grand Mart on South Grand Boulevard, police said.

Video from the scene more than an hour after the shooting showed police still investigating. There were dozens of evidence markers in the middle of the street.

From West Newsmagazine:  A microbrewery and a sit-down restaurant were approved for the site of the West County Feed and Supply Store at the southwest corner of Manchester Road and West Avenue, near Hwy. 109. This will be the fifth Good News Brewing Company location in the region. The 4,000-square-foot building, including a greenhouse area, […]

Three of Pat Benatar’s classic albums are set to be reissued on vinyl this fall.The three records -  1979’s In The Heat of the Night, 1980’s Crimes of Passion and 1981’s Precious Time -…

Source

A video shows the pup enjoying pets from animal control staffers, who named him Oscar.

One teen was found inside an apartment building, and another was found in a nearby field. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  After more than two years of discussions, reviews and revisions, Des Peres’ first multi-family development, Magnolia Ridge, was approved by the Des Peres Board of Aldermen. The complex is on 6.45 acres at 13431 Manchester Road, east of Sam’s Club. The five-story building will have 182 units with 4,000 square feet of […]

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune:  Registration is now open for the 14th annual Tradeswomen Build Nations conference scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in New Orleans. The convention, sponsored in part by the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), is the largest yearly event of its kind for women of all ages and skill levels who […]