ALTON – The City of Alton is taking bold steps to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow as part of its ongoing commitment to a safer and more walkable downtown. In late May, the city partnered with East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) to host a well-attended walk audit that brought together community stakeholders to assess the pedestrian environment in downtown Alton. EWG’s support is being provided as part of a Plans to Pilots grant the city was awarded through the agency earlier this year. The feedback received during the walk audit is now serving as a vital foundation for future actions aimed at addressing safety concerns. The city has applied for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant, a program designed to support cities in reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries. Alton’s SS4A application outlines plans for a temporary demonstration project aimed at piloting roadway safety improvements that could have lasting impacts.
This is the Volksgarten in central Vienna. During spring it's covered in beds of roses, and each rosebush carries a personal dedication to a friend or family member. In the background is the dome of the Natural History Museum.
As California edges closer to enacting SB 1047, the state risks throwing the entire AI industry into turmoil. The bill has already cleared the legislative process and now sits on Governor Newsom’s desk, leaving him with a critical decision: veto this ill-conceived policy or sign away the U.S.’ future in AI. While Newsom appears skeptical […]
BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Marion man to 97 months’ imprisonment for receiving and possessing child pornography. Michael D. Mitchell, 36, pleaded guilty in May to two counts of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute individuals who view and upload child sexual abuse material, and a federal prison sentence is warranted for those who contribute to the online sexual exploitation of children,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I commend our FBI partners for their efforts to identify and investigate child predators.” According to court documents, federal law enforcement received an online tip from an internet platform for a user uploading child pornography. Agents tracked the IP address associated with the user to Mitchell’s Marion residence. Following a subsequent search of Mitchell’s phone, agents recovered eight
EAST ST. LOUIS — In response to recent threats, law enforcement, in collaboration with the FBI, conducted a comprehensive search at East St. Louis Senior High School and Mason/Clark Middle School on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2024. East St. Louis Superintendent Arthur Culver said the search, which involved K9 units trained to detect weapons and explosives, yielded no findings of weapons or contraband, confirming the campuses are safe. A suspect believed to be responsible for the online social media threats has been apprehended and is currently in custody, Culver said. Authorities are continuing to work closely with the school district to ensure the ongoing safety and security of students and staff. Culver expressed his gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement and the cooperation of the school community. "Once again, I commend the outstanding efforts of our law enforcement partners that have worked diligently to ensure the safety of our school communities," Culver
IWR North America, renowned for its expertise in building enclosures, proudly welcomes Jessie Haupt as Director of Marketing. With a proven track record in strategic marketing and brand development, Jessie is set to elevate IWR’s industry presence and drive impactful campaigns. In her new position, Jessie will lead IWR’s marketing initiatives with an emphasis on […]
Sept. 24-Oct 6 Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy, have announced casting for the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE:. The Musical will play at The Fabulous Fox Theatre from Sept. 24 – Oct. 6. Show times […]
Sure enough, no one has bothered to even mention Donald Trump's loony proposal to punish banks by capping credit card interest rates at 10%. I found a grand total of two items in the news this morning: a MarketWatch piece saying nobody is taking it seriously and a short criticism in National Review. By contrast, ...continue reading "No one cares about Trump’s attack on the free market"
By not opting for a quarter point, or 25 basis points, reduction on Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee faces the question of whether it will lower interest rates by half a percentage point at the next three monthly meetings or shift down to quarter point cuts, said James Bullard, who after 15 years left his Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis post to become business school dean at Purdue University.
The Army Corps of Engineers has revealed new signs warning of low-level radioactive materials on property where they are known to exist, with the signs to be installed in November with property owner's permission.
February marked the 40th anniversary of the release of Ratt’s hit album Out of the Cellar, and the band is now marking the occasion with a special 40th anniversary reissue.Out of the…
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