From West Newsmagazine: Wildwood’s Town Center was selected as the city’s hub for higher-density development due to its favorable topography, access to utilities, existing infrastructure and historical significance. Town Center was designed to provide walkable, pedestrian-friendly developments and outdoor areas that benefit the community, while blending modern development with long-term sustainability goals. The addition of […]
“Asking one person to be a specialist in all of emergency management is a monumental task and does not set us up for success,” Sarah Russell said in a 2024 audit.
Nearly a week after deadly tornadoes ripped through Missouri, thousands are still without power. And while Ameren Missouri crews are working around the clock, frustration is growing for those still in the dark.
Technicolor Dreams, the newest immersive popup by Hidden Gems, runs Thursday through Saturday from May 22 through June 28. The disco dive bar’s back room has been transformed into a […]
Join the Museum for a night of culture as we explore the Argentinian tango and wine in honor of the Museum’s most recent special exhibition, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann. We […]
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: The wind had barely died down from the EF-3 tornado and storms that hit the St. Louis area May 16 when union members began stepping in to help, both in their jobs and as volunteers. The tornado ripped through north and west St. Louis, toppling buildings, ripping roofs from […]
MADISON – Two local women were charged on the same day with burglarizing the same residence in Madison. Joni M. Wilkinson, 38, of Granite City, and Sandra C. Crook, 38, of Madison, were both charged on May 14, 2025 with Class 2 felony counts of burglary. On March 7, 2025, the two allegedly entered the same residence in the 2000 block of McCasland Ave. in Madison without authority and with the intent to commit a theft. The Madison Police Department presented the cases against Wilkinson and Crook. Both were granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
GODFREY/WOOD RIVER – Two cases of mob action in Madison County involve women from Godfrey and Wood River. Makenna V. Loy, 21, of Godfrey, and Abbigail A. Creekpaum, 20, of Wood River, were each charged on May 12, 2025 with Class 4 felony counts of mob action and Class A misdemeanor counts of battery. The two allegedly acted together and “engaged in the knowing use of force or violence, disturbing the public peace” on April 28, 2025. Both are accused of striking the same victim about the body, causing pain, without legal justification. The cases against Loy and Creekpaum were presented by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Both were granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I really used to love our series of posts on how companies and content creators can build more revenue and loyalty with their customers through what we called the “Connect with Fans and a Reason to Buy” philosophy. Shortened to “Cwf+RtB,” the idea is that by treating fans in an awesome and human way, concerns […]
From Leader Publications: Eureka officials are searching for new solutions after recently announcing the city cannot afford to replace the closed Allenton Bridge. The city’s bridge replacement project was put on hold in October due to higher-than-expected construction costs. The project would have widened the two-lane bridge to four lanes and included a pedestrian lane […]
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