| Today's Local News |
 Student Dies From Crash Injuries WBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 For two days there were numerous prayers and well-wishes for a student involved in a serious multiple-vehicle crash on Wednesday near Alton High School. But on Friday night after two days of emergency treatment for extensive injuries 17-year-old Blake Hampton received in that accident his family made the decision to remove the youth from life support and the young man died.[Full Story] |
 Police Find "Vehicle of Interest"  WBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 Police have found the white vehicle they were looking for that was allegedly involved in a crash that resulted in an Alton High School student's hospitalization with critical injuries. The vehicle was located this morning on the Alton High School parking lot. The driver is a juvenile, and will not be identified at this time. [Full Story] |
 Block Party TonightWBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 It's the last Saturday of the month, and that means it's time for the next Downtown Alton Block Party. Tonight's entertainment will feature the classic rock and country music of the Glendale Riders on the main stage, and a Dave Matthews tribute band called the Wherehouse Project on the State Street Stage.[Full Story] |
 Quinn on Furloughs WBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 The state government furlough program that was supposed to save taxpayers $18 million won’t save nearly that much, but you wouldn’t know it by talking to Gov. Pat Quinn. The governor, in Champaign for a University of Illinois-related announcement, was asked about his new memo that allows non-union workers—the only ones required to take 24 furlough days—to take vacation or personal time as “furlough” days. [Full Story] |
 Operation Clean Stream WBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 Volunteers will converge on the Meramec River today for the annual Operation Clean Stream event to clean the waterway of junk and debris. Clean Stream events have been held for 43 years, and this year organizers are hoping to remove even more items from the waterway.[Full Story] |
 Man Arrested For Allegedly Beating A ToddlerWBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 Police in Granite City say they have arrested a man on charges he allegedly beat a 15-month-old boy. 26 year old Keshawn Bush of St. Louis is accused of injuring his girlfriend's son. Officials called to the scene were told the child had been hurt accidentally, but they say his injuries indicated otherwise. [Full Story] |
 Police ReportsWBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 East Alton police were holding 33-year-old Andrew Wallace of the 800 block of Cherry Street in East Alton on an outstanding warrant. [Full Story] |
 On This Date WBGZ Radio | Aug 28, 2010 One hundred fifty years ago today, Abraham Lincoln was preparing for the election. More information about that can be found on the Internet, as the Abraham Lincoln Association has a new feature on its web site. A stovepipe hat on the home page is a link to the past, as the group has organized information in its archives to correspond to a daily calendar. The link is called “President Lincoln This Day in 1860.” [Full Story] |
 NEW: Friday Morning PollWBGZ Radio | Aug 27, 2010 Today on the poll, listeners were asked to offer their opinoins on their first thoughts of Hurricane Katrina, were asked if they every picked up the tab for a complete stranger, and were asked to pick their favorite musical duo. Click here for the results.[Full Story] |
 Student Critical as Police Investigate Crash WBGZ Radio | Aug 27, 2010 Police continue to look into a Wednesday afternoon accident that critically injured a 17 year old Alton High Student. Blake Hampton remains in critical condition with a head injury after his truck ended up on its side at the entrance to Ted's Motorcycle World along Humbert Road. Two other vehicles were involved, but there were no additional injuries.[Full Story] |
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