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Caseload for St. Louis Prosecutors Still 'Unsustainable,' Circuit Attorney Says

2 years 7 months ago
Six weeks into his new job as circuit attorney for St. Louis, Gabe Gore held a press conference this morning to tout improvements he's made at the troubled office he inherited, including clearing a chunk of the case backlog and re-establishing relationships with St. Louis police and other area prosecutors. However, Gore also said that prosecutors in his homicide unit still cary caseloads he described as "unsustainable," estimating that these attorneys are currently tasked with handling between 60 and 65 cases each.
Ryan Krull

Daily Deal: MaxLight Mini Super Bright Utility Flashlight (2-Pack)

2 years 7 months ago
These MaxLight mini flashlights are designed to fit in your backpack or pocket. They are super bright and strong enough to be used in emergencies when you need reliable illumination. The 4 modes let you switch from super bright, medium, low, and strobe modes. They have a magnetic base, a kickstand, a rechargeable battery, a […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Christopher Ford Is Named New AHS Assistant Principal

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District 11 Board has appointed Christopher Ford as the new assistant principal of Alton High School. The board voted unanimously in favor of Ford’s appointment during their meeting on Tuesday, July 18. Board members David Lauschke and Vivian Monckton were absent. “I just want to say thank you to the board for this opportunity,” Ford said after the vote. “I’m excited and ready to go.” Ford added that his teaching career began at Alton High School in 2008 as a student teacher. Since then, he has been employed with the school district as a special education teacher. He has also served as the head coach for the boys JV baseball team and the scholar bowl team. In a conversation after the meeting, Ford said he is excited to take on this new role. He is primarily focused on what he can do to support student success. “I’m just trying to help my students and help our school and all that to be

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Kevin Douglas Joins Edwardsville Police As Newest Officer

2 years 7 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Kevin C. Douglas was officially sworn in as the latest patrol officer to join the Edwardsville Police Department at the Edwardsville City council meeting on Tuesday, July 18. After being sworn in, Douglas shook hands with each of the City Council members and Mayor Art Risavy before taking a few quick photos with Police Chief Michael Fillback and members of his family. Douglas received lots of applause from attendees, including a standing ovation after taking the official oath. In other Edwardsville personnel news, Robert Ferguson received the Employee Excellence Award. While Ferguson did not attend the meeting, Mayor Risavy said he was nominated for going above and beyond as a Splash Pad monitor and concessions manager for each of the city’s parks. The following appointments and resignations were also approved by the council: Appointment of Kent Weber to the Historic Preservation Commission, with a term ending in 2026 Resignation of Tabitha Crow

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