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Hundreds Of Drone-as-First-Responder Programs Could Soon Be Launched Across The Country

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Police departments across the country are lining up to launch drone-as-first-responder (DFR) programs, and hundreds have cleared a necessary hurdle toward making deployment a reality, expanding aerial surveillance and data collection even in areas patrol officers typically can’t reach. As of February 2026, over 1,000 public safety agencies—including police, fire, and other emergency management agencies—had received […]
Beryl Lipton

Alton School District Welcomes Staff for Back-to-School Breakfast

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ALTON - Over 800 Alton Community Unit School District #11 staff members came together for a back-to-school breakfast. On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, teachers, staff members and administrators connected at Alton High School for the second annual Welcome Back Staff Breakfast. Attendees chatted about their summer and the upcoming school year, and the group celebrated retiring educators and new teachers. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Wendy Adams-Watkins highlighted the breakfast

Dennis and Jan Reilly of Edwardsville Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

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EDWARDSVILLE - Dennis and Jan (née Stelloh) Reilly of Edwardsville are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Their lives together began on August 20th, 1966, when they were married at Immacolata Church in Richmond Heights, Missouri. Over the past six decades, they built a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and a love of adventure. Dennis and his bride, Jan were blessed with three wonderful children: Becki Reilly of Edwardsville; Erin Reilly Logan(deceased); Jim Logan of

World of Outlaws Professional Sprint Car Drivers Bring Thrills to Shriners Children's St. Louis Patients

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ST. LOUIS - World of Outlaws race car drivers brought joy, smiles and thrills to patients at Shriners Children’s St. Louis. In town for the Ironman 55 at the I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park in Pevely, drivers made time for local patients and signed autographs, showed off racing gear and even gave patients a look at the sprint cars and a McLaren GT up close. Five different drivers from World of Outlaws helped patients get in and out of the cars and answered questions about their

Edwardsville School District #7 Begins Search for Architects for Hamel Elementary Project

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HAMEL/EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 has officially issued a request for qualifications for the construction project at Hamel Elementary School. During the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan explained that the district is seeking an architecture firm to complete the necessary construction at Hamel Elementary School. “Basically, they’re giving us their pitch,” he explained.

Missouri lawmakers push for AI guardrails

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Members of the House's Future Caucus said their legislation will focus on AI accountability, creating guardrails around water and power consumption, and requiring human involvement in AI-assisted medical decisions.
By Steph Kukuljan St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Rep. Schmidt Recognizes Sugar and Sage Café In Dupo As His 'Business of The Month'

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DUPO - State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recognized Sugar and Sage Cafe in Dupo as his ‘Business of The Month’ for July. Rep. Schmidt met with the owner Debra Bockrath to present her with an official certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives. “This family-owned café prides themselves for their hard work, faith, and commitment to bring people together in the community,” said Schmidt. “Debra and her team have