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The Electric Car Could Finally Put AM Radio Out To Pasture
There’s a long way to go before the electric car revolution even comes close to the version that currently exists in everybody’s heads. Getting enough rare-Earth minerals to ramp up EV production at the scale most have in mind will be a big challenge. Then there are other issues related to safety thanks to EVs’ […]
Alton Police Department Investigates Shooting, Teen Is Victim
ALTON - At 3:48 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, the Alton Police Department was notified of a gunshot wound victim at Alton Memorial Hospital. Officers and detectives arrived at the hospital and determined the gunshot wound victim to be a 14-year-old area juvenile. The juvenile was airlifted to a St. Louis area hospital. The juvenile is in critical condition at this time and continues to undergo ongoing medical care. Detectives with the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division determined that the shooting had taken place inside a home in the 400 block of Spring Street, Alton. The Illinois State Police assisted in the processing of the home on Spring Street. The juvenile victim and the person responsible for the shooting, who is also a juvenile, are known to each other. Alton Police Department Chief Jarrett Ford said this is an isolated incident with no threat to the public. Investigators continue to gather information in this ongoing investigation. Anyone
Man found dead in creek in Hillsboro, Illinois
A man was found dead in a creek near Hillsboro High School on Friday.
Armory STL Opens [PHOTOS]
The much-anticipated Armory STL (3660 Market Street, 314-282-2720, armorystl.com) held its grand opening Friday evening. Located in the former home of the 138th Infantry Missouri National Guard Armory, it is a massive indoor adult playground and bar just a stone's throw away from the popular City Foundry. As we entered, country music was blaring, and the huge screen behind the 62-foot stage β the focal point of the space β was playing what looked like cell phone videos of people falling over, getting their heads stuck in coolers, trying to put beanies on bears, doing parkour, etc.
'He was loud, special, and vibrant': Pizza delivery driver shot, killed in north St. Louis County
University City police find missing elderly man with dementia
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Who May/Should/Will Be the New Cardinals TV Broadcaster?
Wrongful conviction case judge: Was there 'rush' to convict?
Had a strange experience hiking at Fort Belle Fontaine County Park
Snowmaking starts on ski slopes at Hidden Valley
Stephen 'tWitch' Boss reportedly left suicide note alluding to past challenges
Just days after the unexpected death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss, more information has been revealed about why the former "Ellen Show" DJ may have decided to end his own life.
Testimony ends in Lamar Johnson hearing; decision on overturning conviction could come in January
Detective Joe Nickerson denied rushing the investigation and stood by the original witnesses testimonies on the stand on Friday.
Gold Coin Placed In Schnucks Kettle With Eight Days Left In Salvation Army Bell-Ringing Campaign
MADISON COUNTY - This past weekend, some generous donor or donors placed a gold coin in the Salvation Army kettle at the Schnucks Store in Wood River. “We are so grateful for this person(s) generosity each year,” Salvation Army Captain Sean Grey said. "It is again a very generous gift." Grey said the generous donor has come through time after time on an anonymous basis in Alton and he is so thankful to whoever the person is or persons are. Bell ringers are braving the elements to help The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign reach its 2022 campaign goal of $217,500 to benefit people in Madison County. As of Thursday, $70,000 has been raised with just eight ringing days remaining, so donations at this point are critical for the Salvation Army to continue its mission in 2023. “We send our heartfelt thanks to you and the many generous donors who are helping people in our community," Grey said. "We would like to make a special plea for bell ringers through 2 p.m. December
St. Louis County jail board digs into inmate attack. βI just want to understand.β
The St. Louis County jail director didn't answer questions on Friday from the facility's board about why an officer was supervising dozens of inmates alone when one attacked her in late November.
Belleville East or Belleville West HS?
Bethalto Police Department's Christmas For All Program Again Reaches Hearts Of Children, Families In Need
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department's Christmas For All program once again touched the hearts of many in the community who needed assistance this holiday season. The Bethalto Police exceeded all expectations and made $29,167.13 in donations in just a little over a one-month period. This past Tuesday and Wednesday evening, Bethalto Police Officers, their family members, Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies, Mayor Gary Bost, Senator Kris Tharp, Madison County Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido, Bethalto Village Trustees, the Bethalto Zoning Administrator, Village Clerk Sue Lowrance, retired officers/dispatchers, Santa Claus, and compassionate trusted village residents worked together to shop with or for more than 100 children and their families. In the two-day shopping spree, volunteers aided families in purchasing $26,433.28 in gifts, food, clothing, and essentials. This was the fourth year in a row police had collected gifts and funds that were distributed for area children, Bethalto
Avian influenza leads to death of 19,000 turkeys in southern Missouri
A virus that is highly contagious and fatal to poultry could cause the price of turkey to go up.Β
Jerseyville Home Catches Fire On Goodrich Street
JERSEYVILLE - A Jerseyville residence caught on fire last night in the 200 block of Goodrich Street. Firefighters were able to contain the fire quickly, but the home still suffered extensive structural damage. Keith Norman, director of Public Safety and Fire for the City of Jerseyville, said the fire was called in at approximately 6:56 p.m. on Thursday. At this time, he said they do not know how the fire started, but the situation is currently under investigation. “We were able to get a pretty quick knock-down on the fire and were able to limit the fire damage to the area of origin, but it has extensive heat and smoke damage and some water damage throughout,” Norman said. “We had to ventilate through the roof, so there’s obviously roof damage and other things there, but the damage was extensive due to the conditions of the fire,” he added. Stay tuned to Riverbender.com for updates as they become available.