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Springfield Sen. Lincoln Hough joins race for Missouri lieutenant governor

1 year 8 months ago
After weeks of flirting with the idea, state Sen. Lincoln Hough of Springfield jumped into the Republican Primary for lieutenant governor on Thursday. Hough, who is serving his second term in the Missouri Senate, joins a field that includes a colleague, state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder of Scott City, House Speaker Dean Plocher, Franklin County Clerk Tim Baker and St. Louis County businessman Paul Berry III.  In an interview with The Independent, Hough said he will highlight his sponsorship of…
Rudi Keller

AGCMO’s Anderson Honored for Support of Trade Professional Safety

1 year 8 months ago
Brandon Anderson, vice president of safety for the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO), has been recognized by Milwaukee Tool with its prestigious Pillar Award. The presentation took place at Milwaukee Tool’s Health and Safety Summit held Feb. 6 in Milwaukee, WI at Milwaukee Tool headquarters – an invitation-only event for selected elite safety professionals […]
Dede Hance

Clark Bridge Reopened After St. Charles Police Standoff In West Alton Ends

1 year 8 months ago
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the Clark Bridge has reopened after a St. Charles County Police standoff with a suspect ended late Thursday morning, Feb. 22, 2024. The police chief recommended that people avoid the area if possible until normal traffic conditions resume. Alton Police blocked the Clark Bridge entry point during the St. Charles Police investigation that occurred Thursday near the West Alton, Mo. The suspect was shot and died in the incident. St. Charles Police had not announced whether or not the person shot himself or was shot by police. The St. Charles Police investigation into the case continues.

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Daily Deal: Little Wonder Solo Stereo Multi Connect Bluetooth Speaker

1 year 8 months ago
This Little Wonder Solo Stereo Multi Connect Bluetooth Speaker may look small, but it produces as clear and powerful a sound as any other speaker. It comes in a solid and metallic look that is great for any setting and décor at your home, office, pool, picnic spot, and more! Connect this speaker to your […]
Gretchen Heckmann

"This is a Lynching": Madison County Board Votes to Censure Kurt Prenzler

1 year 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Tensions were high at the Madison County Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, when the Board voted to publicly censure County Chairman Kurt Prenzler following allegations that he had been campaigning on county time and property . “This is a lynching with no due process” Prenzler said during the meeting. Prenzler allegedly handed out campaign cards to a vendor and an assistant state’s attorney on two separate occasions while on county time and property. Upon investigation, Prenzler was found in violation by Ethics Advisor Bruce Mattea, based on concerns that he was electioneering on county time and property. In an earlier meeting on Feb. 21, 2024, the Executive Committee voted to recommend a censure to the County Board. Bobby Ross and Ryan Kneedler were the lone “no” votes, with Chris Guy and Dalton Gray absent from the Executive Committee meeting. During the meeting of the full County Board, Mick Madison, Chairman Pro Tem

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