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Water levels nearing ‘cusp’ of flood trouble for river towns around St. Louis
High and rising water levels on the region’s major rivers are sparking some complications in waterfront towns from St. Charles to Clarksville, Mo., to Grafton, causing some to cancel or consider postponing planned festivities and prompting some emergency sandbagging. Local officials, however, expressed hope Friday that their communities along...
2 of the Top 50 Most Educated Cities in the US are in Missouri
We were not surprised that Missouri has two of the most educated cities in the US, we were surprised, however, which two cities are the most educated in the Show-Me State. Here are the details... According to a list called the Most & Least Educated Cities in America 2024, from...
Missouri Crime Rate: Most Dangerous Cities Revealed
Crime Rates Soar in Missouri: What You Need to Know. Accoridng to SouthWestJournal, Missouri is a state with a lot of good things, but it also has a problem with crime. In fact, Missouri is one of the top 10 most dangerous states in the country. Many of its big cities have high rates of violent and property crimes.
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...
Edwardsville to soon welcome ‘all things pickleball’
What has been deemed as America’s fastest growing sport is headed to Edwardsville, and in a big way. SmashHouse, a premier pickleball tournament facility, is coming to the southeast corner of the new 95-acre Park North commercial development located at the Interstate 55 and IL-143 interchange. Park North is just north of and adjacent to the Plummer Family Park and will include other sports and family attractions as well as new lodging facilities and other ancillary visitor services.
Troy project among biggest in county
One of the biggest new economic development projects involving Madison County’s effort to attract such growth, Unitech Precision Gauge, located at 7600 Commercial Drive in Troy, has progressed to the point that employee hiring has begun for the site as reported to the county board grants committee which met earlier this month.
Groups march to remember 1917 East St. Louis riot, call for reparations
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — "What do we want? Justice!" A familiar chant echoed loudly through East St. Louis on Saturday. Several groups showed up to City Hall for social justice organization Empire 13's 3rd Annual Reparations Now March For Justice to honor the lives lost in the 1917 race massacre that put a stain on the town known as "The City of Champions."
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
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.
Collinsville Area Vocational Center to get $25M expansion, facelift
The state of Illinois has appropriated $25 million to Collinsville schools’ governing board for the expansion and renovation of the region’s vocational training center known to most as the CAVC. Initial funding has been released by the state to support the design process. Funding for the CAVC expansion...
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