EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office has issued a congratulations to Deputy Kyle Doolen on his upcoming retirement. Deputy Doolen, DSN 331, started his career in August of 2003 at the Madison County Sheriff's Office. He was a canine handler for 12 years with his first K9 in 2008, K9 Nero. In 2014, he patrolled the streets of Madison County with K9 Havoc up until 2020. He assisted numerous agencies with K9 Nero and K9 Havoc all throughout Madison County. In 2008 Deputy Doolen was named “Deputy Sheriff of the Year” for the State of Illinois. Deputy Doolen also received Medal of Valor and Medal of Honor in 2008. He served as a Firearms Range Instructor from 2013 to 2023, assisting at the range twice a year for firearms qualifications. "The citizens of Madison County and all of us at the Sheriff’s Office thank you for your dedication to the patrol division, K9 teams, and Madison County Sheriff’s Office Range," the sheriff's office said in a statement
From CityScene STL: Despite increased interest rates, and a difficult development environment overall, Clayton’s boom continues with a proposal from Kansas City-based Revive Capital Development. This time, the attention, returns to the former 7-Up HQ at 111-121 South Meramec Avenue. 3 years ago, KDG (now known as Keeley Properties), proposed demolishing the 7-Up HQ and […]
State efforts to prop up child care might spare some providers from the worst effects of last month’s expiration of pandemic-related aid — at least temporarily. But the unraveling of a system plagued by a lack of affordability and access, low wages, staffing turnover and burnout will continue, experts say. “The basic business model of […]
The business is in the process of moving its production and storage to a commissary in Chesterfield, and it's expanding in new ways in St. Louis and beyond.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The McGowan brothers want to continue selling their downtown St. Louis properties, having this time put up for grabs the Jefferson Arms parking garage. Over the past two years, the family-owned development firm, McGowan Brothers Development, has sold most of its residential holdings along Washington Avenue, where the brothers’ initial […]
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has opened applications for a new $7.5 billion low-cost loan program that will help finance $15 billion worth of dam safety projects, the agency announced last month. The money is authorized through the Corps’ 2014 Water Infrastructure Financing Program. The loans are available for […]
Florissant Council Approves Land Swap For New 108-Home Subdivision By Bob Lindsey The Florissant City Council Monday night gave a second and third reading for final approval of a bill for land swap of nearly 32 acres of Koch Park for a new McBride Homes subdivision. Most public comments was against the plan and […]
The Youth Passport to the Future afterschool program of Better Family Life Inc., has been accredited by the Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth.
U.S. Congresswoman Cori Bush called for "ending U.S. government support of Israeli military" in a statement Monday around the deadly Hamas attacks in Israel.
GRAFTON - Grafton Police Officer Mike Angel was honored by Crime Stoppers at a ceremony at ‘Straight Home’ in Hardin, Illinois on Monday evening, October 10, 2023. Officer Angel was presented with a Lifesaving Award in recognition of his quick actions on June 19, 2022, that helped to save the life of Eighth Circuit Court Judge Charles ‘Chipper’ Burch of Calhoun County who suffered serious, life-threatening injuries because of a bicycle accident on the bike trail at Graham Hollow outside of Grafton. Judge Burch told the audience what transpired that fateful afternoon. He said he was riding his bike with his family and found himself going pretty fast on a narrow section of the bike trail. He came to a section that had a wooden bridge when he lost control of his bike. He was thrown off and hit a 2” x 6” wooden guard rail with such force that he broke through the rail and was severely cut in several places. “Officer Angel arrived on the scene
Plans call for a new utility plant, airfield maintenance complex and de-icing pad at St. Louis' airport. Officials also want to demolish a vacant Missouri Air National Guard complex.
DOW - Jersey County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the public in locating a Dow woman - Kaila M. Vatole - a missing person. The Jersey Sheriff's Office said it is believed that Kaila walked away from a residence located on Little Piasa Road in rural Dow, Illinois on January 8, 2023. Numerous searches in the area and extensive investigation have failed to locate Kaila, whose family continues to suffer with concern for her welfare and whereabouts. Kaila is a 40-year-old white female, approximately 5’3” tall and 110 pounds with hazel eyes. She has multiple tattoos, including a prominent tattoo on her neck. The Jersey Sheriff's Office said Kaila has a medical condition that requires a colostomy, has lived as a homeless person in the past, and has suffered with drug addiction. Kaila previously resided in Carlinville, Wood River, East Alton, and Alton. The JCSO is asking for farmers and hunters in the area of Kaila’s disappearance to pay particular attention as
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