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Critters Uncaged: Miller Park Zoo | Meet Ringo the Opossum
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WCIA) — He’s the only marsupial in North America and he’s hanging out with us in today’s Critters Uncaged. Joining ciLiving today to introduce us to Ringo is Miller Park Zoo Educator, Ty Harris. . Opossums are the only marsupial...
2024 Regional Jehovah’s Witness Convention returns to Bloomington
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Thousands of people came out to the first day of the 2024 Regional Jehovah’s Witness Convention in Bloomington. The three-day convention is held annually at Grossinger Motors Arena. From June 26-28, they held the same convention in Spanish and had roughly 4,000 people in...
An unthinkable Cardinals-Cubs blockbuster to get St. Louis to contender status
There is no way it happens, but what if it did? The Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals do not like each other. In fact, they kind of hate each other, which is great, because who doesn't love passion? Better yet, who doesn't love a blockbuster trade proposal? This one I cooked up between the Cubbies and Redbirds. By no means is it going to happen, but it could help both teams out a ton.
Missouri Couple Attacked at Nebraska Highway Rest Area
On June 19th, a retired couple from Missouri was attacked in their RV by a knife-wielding assailant at a Nebraska rest area. James D. Thompson, Jr., 22, of Elyria, Ohio, has been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, multiple counts of use of a deadly weapon, first-degree assault, attempted robbery, and operating a vehicle to avoid a felony.
Fleeing suspect arrested after striking a Perry County, Illinois squad car
NASHVILLE, Ill. (KFVS) - An aggravated fleeing and eluding suspect has been arrested in Perry County, Illinois after striking a squad car. Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, July 5, a lieutenant with the Nashville Police Department in Illinois was traveling southbound on State Route 127 near Richview Road when he was passed by a white Ford Explorer traveling southbound at high rates of speed. According to the police department, the Explorer passed the NPD squad car and additional cars around a curve where there was also oncoming traffic.
Mobile DMV coming back to Alton
Due to the success of the first “Mobile DMV” offering at Alton City Hall, three more have been scheduled, including one for this coming Tuesday. Mayor David Goins’ office says they heard from constituents how friendly and knowledgeable the department of motor vehicles staffers were last time, getting people “in and out” with just a brief wait time. They called it a “hassle-free” experience.
47-Year-Old Thomas Kinworthy Sentenced to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Police Officer
Thomas Kinworthy Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Shooting of St. Louis Officer. St. Louis Man Convicted of Murdering Police Officer and Injuring Others. According to the True Crime News, a man named Thomas Kinworthy, aged 47, has been given a life sentence in prison without any chance of release for shooting and killing St. Louis Metropolitan Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon in August 2020. This decision was made by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office on June 27, after a jury found Thomas Kinworthy guilty of murder, armed criminal action, and assault in May. Thomas Kinworthy, who had previously skipped bail in Florida, also shot Officer Arlando Bailey and injured a homeless man named Mark Smith, who later died from unrelated causes. The incident led to a 12-hour police standoff before Thomas Kinworthy was eventually captured by the SWAT team.
Fight over $3.5 million to help fund East St. Louis police pensions heads to court
Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. Seizing state money from the city of East St. Louis to help pay for police pensions is unconstitutional and would reduce local government’s ability to provide essential services to its citizens, the city says in a lawsuit against the Police Pension Board and Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza.
Illinois Residents Getting Sick Because of a Dangerous Parasite
If you've been feeling sick over the past couple of months, it may be due to a parasite that typically causes more illnesses in the summer months. According to the Centers for Disease Control, they're investigating an "outbreak linked to a food source" which causes a diarrheal illness reportedly due to a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis, or cyclosporiasis.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Wins National Award for Exhibit
SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has won a national “Leadership in History” award for its exhibit exploring the many ways and reasons that people have made Illinois their home over the centuries. The exhibit, “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois,” is now available online so that people anywhere in the world can explore the lives of immigrants, Native Americans, future presidents and social activists.
Gordon Moore Park to remain closed TFN
There's an update on the sinkhole situation at Alton’s Gordon Moore Park. Mayor David Goins says after a Wednesday meeting with Mine Safety Health Administration and New Frontiers officials, it’s been decided to keep the park closed until further notice, and mining operations are halted. There is no...
1 person killed, another seriously injured in crash on Bellefontaine Road
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One man was killed and another seriously injured in a collision Friday evening on Bellefontaine Road. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said 35-year-old Darrel J. Williams, of St. Louis, was pronounced dead at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Larry West Jr., 50, also of St. Louis,...
Person struck by train in Kirkwood
KIRKWOOD, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man sustained serious injuries Friday evening from being struck by a train. Kirkwood Police said officers were dispatched around 10 p.m. to a report of a person struck by a train near the intersection of Big Bend and Geyer Roads. The man was transported to a local hospital.
Former Navy Sailor from St. Louis Tragically Found Dead in Texas
The St. Louis community was shaken by the tragic news of a former Navy sailor found deceased in Texas. Identified as John Doe, his death has left many searching for answers. The heart of St. Louis aches for one of its own. Crackdowns on illegal maritime activities often take a heavy toll on those serving. Recently, two Navy SEALs were lost at sea while intercepting a vessel off Yemen.
“Best Of” Female Golfer of the Year
Our Female Golfer of the Year for the 2nd straight year is Coree Keagy of Ramsey. Coree put together another very strong season. She was the medalist at 5 different events during her Senior year and helping the Lady Rams to a team record of 13-4-1. Coree also advanced to the Sectional Tournament for the first time, to cap off a very strong season and an elite High School career.
Iowans flocking to states with no state income tax: IRS data
(The Center Square) – Migration data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that thousands of Iowans are leaving the state for Texas and Florida, which have no state income tax. Texas drew nearly 5,000 residents from Iowa but 3,475 Texans left for the Hawkeye state. The state lost a net $68.3 million in adjusted gross […]
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