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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes near Pinckneyville
Routine testing has identified the first batch of mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus this year in Perry County. The mosquitoes were collected on July 18 near Pinckneyville. 39 Illinois counties have now reported positive tests of the virus in humans, birds and mosquitoes. Alexander, Hardin, Johnson and...
Alton police officer out, indicted for alleged stealing
A Madison County grand jury has indicted a local man for allegedly stealing from the union representing Alton Police. Forty-one-year-old Jeremiah Dressler is charged with one count of theft between $10,000 and $100,000, theft by deception, and three counts of wire fraud. Dressler’s accused of using the Alton Police Department...
Juvenile arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – A juvenile has been arrested after threatening another with a firearm in Carbondale. On July 19th around 10:45pm, police received a complaint about a male in possession of a handgun and threatening a store manager in the 500 block of East Main Street. The male was not immediately located, but a few hours later police received another complaint of someone with a firearm and similar vehicle description.
Rockford unemployment rate rises slightly as jobs decrease
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - New unemployment numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security show the unemployment rate increasing in all of Illinois’ 14 metropolitan areas. Since June 2023, the Rockford-area unemployment rate increased by .5 percent from 6.2 to 6.7 percent. Data...
New law from August 28 will hit drivers with $150 fines even for a first-time offense – feature to check before deadline
DRIVERS have a couple of weeks to overhaul their driving habits or face the sting of $150 fines. Lawmakers signed a road law into the books that will impose stiff penalties on drivers not using their Bluetooth. Missouri became the 49th state to outlaw using a phone while driving a...
Nation's most desirable city is in the center of Missouri, ranking says
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Looking to move? For Missouri residents, the nation's alleged most desirable city isn't too far away. Real estate agent media website AgentAdvice sought to find the best city in the nation to live in right now, and analyzed 11 metrics that contributed to desirability. The metrics included home size and price, number of top-ranking schools, low crime rate, and nearby attractions.
Police seek help finding missing elderly man in Franklin County
An elderly man with multiple health issues, John Metts Sr., has been missing since 4 a.m. on July 24 in Franklin County, Missouri, and first responders are urging anyone who may have encountered him to contact Franklin County 911.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch endorses primary challenger to Cori Bush
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s editorial board has endorsed St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Wesley Bell in the Democratic primary against Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), the high-profile progressive who is a member of the House “Squad.” The editorial criticized Bush, arguing she and the other progressives in that group had been more effective at winning headlines…
Federal money to analyze environmental impact of construction materials coming to Missouri
Using sustainable building materials can be difficult when the environmental impact of most construction products is unknown. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aims to address that issue with the help of university and business partners, including those in Missouri. Both the University of Missouri, and the construction material manufacturer Holcim...
CHOICES to hold 50th anniversary gala
MEMPHIS – CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health will hold its fiftieth anniversary gala on Saturday, Oct. 26. The Memphis-based reproductive healthcare provider, opened a clinic in Carbondale not long after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. “As we mark our golden anniversary, CHOICES is thrilled to celebrate five...
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