The Alton Community Unit School District is proud to announce a leadership transition within the Facilities Department following the retirement of Dave McClintock, who will conclude his 20 years of dedicated service at the end of this school year. Approved by the Board of Education in January, Eddie McCrady has been appointed as the district’s next Director of Facilities. An Alton High School graduate, Mr. McCrady began his career with the district as a summer technology employee
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington stopped all 26 shots he faced and Canada defeated Czechia 5-0 on Thursday, showing the tournament favorite is already a well-oiled machine.
The Missouri House passed legislation Thursday that would permanently bar doctors from prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to transgender minors, sending the bill to the Senate for approval.
From First Alert 4: Clayco CEO Bob Clark is announcing an 80-plus unit affordable housing project at Delmar Divine that he says demonstrates how St. Louis can address its housing crisis through collaborative leadership and long-term commitment. The project, developed in partnership with Maxine Clark, transforms an abandoned hospital into affordable housing units expected to […]
Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford (R-4th District) is suggesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) investigate pop star Bad Bunny over his halftime performance during Super Bowl 60 on Sunday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) published an opinion piece in Fox News laying out their recently-announced New Democrat Coalition agenda to address affordability. The piece discusses policy proposals to lower five core costs crushing working Americans: groceries and household essentials, healthcare, housing, energy, and family care. Budzinski and Houlahan write, “The American people need a real plan
Former Foo Fighters drummer Josh Freese reflects on his departure from Foo Fighters in an interview with Modern Drummer.Freese, who joined the Foos in 2023 following the 2022 death of Taylor…
Branson Police Chief Eric Schmitt has discussed the 287g agreement with ICE, which allows Branson PD to arrest individuals unlawfully in the country, but only if they are causing public safety issues and with the approval of a supervisor.
ALTON - The Alton Community Service League (ACSL) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting Grant Applications from 501C3 organizations. The objectives of ACSL are to render volunteer Service and financial support to the Greater Alton Area. Support for projects in the areas of: Civic, Cultural, Education, Health and Welfare, Youth, and Area Beautification are considered. The amount of financial support given is dependent upon the amount available through ACSL’s Charitable fundraising
Yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the House Judiciary Committee. Among the more notable exchanges was when Rep. Pramila Jayapal asked some of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims who were in the audience to stand up and indicate whether Bondi’s DOJ had ever contacted them about their experiences. None of them had heard from the Justice […]
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URBANA, Mo. — In rural Dallas County, Earl Edwin Pitts grew up as the kind of small-town name that seemed uncomplicated: a thin, bookish Skyline High School student pictured in 1960s yearbooks with glee club and school teams, better known for keeping score than stealing the spotlight. Decades later, that same name ricocheted across national [...]
S. M. Wilson & Co. has expanded its national retail division with the addition of five team members. S. M. Wilson has delivered $2 billion of retail construction since 1987. The strategic expansion positions the 105-year-old company to grow existing client relationships and establish new long-term partnerships with major national brands from coast to coast. […]
A bill seeking to clarify that Missouri women are legally allowed to get divorced while pregnant received unanimous approval Thursday from the House for the second year in a row. State Rep. Cecelie Williams, a Republican from Dittmer who sponsored the legislation with Democratic state Rep. Raychel Proudie of Ferguson, emphasized the dangers of keeping […]
Whenever Paul Engelman’s wife left the house to join friends at their monthly book club gathering, the Rockford resident found himself looking for something to do. With all their children grown and out of the house, he could watch a sporting event or knock out some items from his honey-do list. But what he really was looking for was a social outlet of his own. Over the years, Engelman has had plenty of male friends. Guys he grew up with, attended school with or served with in the military.
Authorities in Seattle have confirmed that the case on the death of Kurt Cobain, which was ruled a suicide in 1994, remains closed."In the death examination for Kurt Cobain, the…
At-home technology for diabetes continues to evolve, giving people more peace of mind that the disease is in check while they enjoy their day. But how do you know you have the right device for your health and lifestyle? Jennifer Adcock, RN, BSN, CDCES, a certified diabetes care and education specialist at OSF HealthCare, has a roadmap. She says there are two main categories: Insulin pumps: These deliver insulin into your body to mimic the body’s natural production. This helps keep bloo