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Car Is Engulfed In Flames Before Fire Department Arrival

2 years 10 months ago
GODFREY - The Godfrey Fire Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Office worked a car fire on River Road outside Alton around 5 p.m. on Thursday. The vehicle encountered major damage and was initially engulfed in flames, but firefighters did get the blaze extinguished. It appeared those in the car made it out safely. Traffic was backed up until the area could be cleared. More information to come.

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MoviePass Execs Charged With Securities Fraud

2 years 10 months ago
You’ll be shocked to learn that the same MoviePass executives that routinely misled investors (and once even covertly changed user passwords to try and keep them from using a service they paid for) are now in even more trouble for their dodgy business practices. According to an announcement by the DOJ, former MoviePass executives Theodore […]
Karl Bode

Viewpoint: United Way of Greater St. Louis and its partners play vital role in region's growth

2 years 10 months ago
More than ever, United Way of Greater St. Louis needs the continued commitment of our businesses, foundations and individuals to help support our journey toward a more inclusive, promising and sustainable St. Louis region, say Penny Pennington and Rusty Keeley, chair and co-chair, respectively, of its 2022 community campaign.
Penny Pennington, managing partner of Edward Jones, and Rusty Keeley, CEO of Keeley Cos.

Ardent Mills Is Major Business For Alton and Riverbend

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - Some say it is the backbone of Alton. It welcomes you when you make the left turn from Clark Bridge into the city. It welcomes you when you enter Alton from the Great River Road. It towers at the bottom of State Street. The giant wheat silo emblazoned with the American flag bids one and all a hearty welcome to a hard-working river town. When asked where he works, plant manager Andrew Powell says, “Oh, the building with the big American flag.” The mill, now operated by Ardent Mills in Alton, has been a major feature to the Riverbend community. A lot of the flour that Ardent produces gets distributed locally around the Alton and greater St. Louis area. Dominos, Panera, Shearers, and Fazio’s are just some of the customers that Ardent Mills supplies. The wheat that is milled in Alton comes from all around the Midwest and Plains states. It is transported to Alton from across Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and the Dakotas, to name a few of the states. There are

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