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Alton Police Provide Update On Serious Wreck At Corporal Route 143/Cpl. Chris Belchik Memorial Expressway
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford reported that at 10:43 p.m. on April 18, 2023, the Alton Police Department was notified of a traffic crash involving two vehicles on Illinois Route 143 at the intersection with Corporal Chris Belchik Memorial Expressway. "Officers of the Alton Police Department and members of the Alton Fire Department immediately responded and determined the driver of one of the vehicles was trapped within the vehicle," Chief Ford said. "The driver was ultimately freed from the vehicle and subsequently flown via helicopter to a St. Louis area hospital for treatment of serious injuries." Chief Ford said the driver was treated and remains in stable condition. "The cause of the accident remains under investigation at this time," he said.
Gorman, Edman lift Cardinals to 14-5 win over D-backs
Tommy Edman had a three-run homer with a career-best five RBIs, Nolan Gorman hit his first big league grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-5 on Wednesday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Tycon Builders Plans To Move Ahead In Normal Fashion Despite Difficult Fire
ALTON - Tycon Builders has been a fixture in the Riverbend region since 1985 and owner Paul Yost plans on keeping it that way. Yost stressed the fire that occurred Tuesday night was very difficult, but the business will continue on in a normal fashion. “We just want people to know Tycon is still in business as normal and will proceed ahead,” he said. “All the jobs booked will be fulfilled as scheduled.” “We are going to operate out of an office close by on a temporary basis,” Yost said. He said his insurance company has been contacted and once a cause is determined, work will begin to rebuild the old structure in the 3400 block of College of Avenue. “This is the busiest time of the year for us, he said. “We want to assure customers we will fulfill our obligations as planned. We are thankful the trucks were not damaged except for the smoke. We had four vehicles parked in the warehouse.” Tycon Builders is a major provider of residentia
Lindy's Owner Shaken By Fire, But Looks For New Temporary Home To Continue Business
ALTON - Lauren Seymour, owner of Lindy’s, received a phone call last night that had devastating results when the business area she leases was ripped apart by a serious fire. On Wednesday morning, Seymour was at the scene of the Tuesday night fire in the 3400 block of College Avenue in Alton . She was shaken by the terrible fire, but her plan was to continue on and serve her customers. She called the fire “devastating” to her and her other part-time hairstylist, Veronica Tepen. “I love my clients, they are like family,” she said. “I just wanted them to know we are going to overcome this fire." Lindy’s is highly regarded in the community and Lauren now is searching for a place to temporarily house her business. She said hopes to be back in business within a week or two. Lauren, like Tycon Builders , is waiting on the insurance company to determine the claim and then she will rebuild the business. If anyone has a place that Lauren can rent
John Fogerty honored with the BMI Board of Directors Award
John Fogerty was honored earlier this week at the BMI/NAB Dinner in Las Vegas with the BMI Board of Directors Award, which celebrated the impact of his five-decade career. Mike O’Neill, President…
Missouri Senate puts library money back in budget
The ACLU, the Missouri Association of School Librarians, and the Missouri Library Association filed a lawsuit over a new law in February
Newly formed Rosati-Kain Academy names inaugural president
Rosati-Kain Academy, formed as a successor to the Archdiocese-sponosored Rosait-Kain High School, has named its first president.
Former prosecutor won't be silenced in Kim Gardner case
A former prosecutor in the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office could be the most important witness in the upcoming trial against Kim Gardner. There’s also an attempt to silence her, which is very much out in the open.
Who murdered Diana Ault? Cold case opened after almost 30 years
FBI Kansas City Special Agent in Charge Charles Dayoub commented that the new technology may shed new light on the cold case and aid in its resolution.
Shots fired at Koeneman Park in Jennings, suspect on the run
A search is underway for a suspect accused of firing shots Wednesday afternoon at a park in Jennings.
How St. Louis Debtors' Prisons Exploit People Like Me
African-Americans in St. Louis understand there are unwritten rules that you follow, and certain places that you avoid at all costs. Maplewood has always been one of those places.
ShotSpotter Attempts To Memory Hole Itself, Rebrands As ‘SoundThinking’
You know you’re fucked when the only way out of your current SEO/PR nightmare is to distance yourself… well, from yourself. Some of this predates Google’s search engine stranglehold. But altering public perception sometimes means hoping someone will look at your shiny new logo, rather than your disturbing past. After killing innocent people while providing […]
What spider is this? And should I keep it alive?
Missouri secretary of state predicts transgender restrictions won't stand
Jay Ashcroft says he doesn't support gender-related hormone therapies or surgery, but he doesn't think government should ban them for adults.
Groundwater, Soil Contamination Concerns Raised At Godfrey Meeting
GODFREY - PJ Jun of Jun Properties, LLC raised concerns about groundwater and soil contamination that was discovered during a Phase 2 environmental inspection of the future development site of a BJC Outpatient Center parking lot at the corner of Godfrey Road and Celesta Street. He spoke during the public comment portion of the April 18 Godfrey Village Board meeting and explained how it was discovered, where it’s coming from, and what can be done about it. “Phase 2, we discovered that yes, there is contaminated soil, there is contaminated groundwater,” Jun said. “The culprit seems to be benzene. There’s a laundry list of chemicals that are in petroleum products … fortunately, the level isn’t that much higher than the threshold level - nonetheless, it’s there.” The source of this contamination appears to be from two or three former gas stations that operated between Godfrey Road and the railroad tracks to the east, Jun
Sorry, ladies. Forest Park’s famous great horned owl, Charles, has found a new mate
Charles the great horned owl lost both his mate and their eggs in December. It was tough news for Mark H. X. Glenshaw, the naturalist who has documented Charles’ life for 17 years. However, things are now looking up for Charles. Glenshaw shares the details in a special “owl prowl” edition of the show.
A late season frost possible this weekend
How future-proof is your business?
Of the many lessons recent history has taught the business community, two stand out. First, despite advances in machine learning and increasingly powerful analytics, the future remains largely unpredictable. Second, the most resilient companies are those that are prepared for uncertainty. By anticipating the future, these companies develop ways to safeguard against their own obsolescence. You, too, can help future-proof your business by embracing ways to minimize the shocks and stresses the future…
Def Leppard’s Phil Collen on Jeff Beck: “We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for him”
Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen is paying tribute to Jeff Beck in a new interview with Guitar World. “Jeff Beck has always been one of my idols because he’s unique. No-one sounds like him, no-one plays…
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