| Today's Local News |
 New Speed Limit Near AHSWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Motorists who travel along Humbert Road in Godfrey near Alton High School should prepare to slow down even more in the coming days. A new 20 miles per hour "school zone" speed limit will be put into place, perhaps as early as tomorrow. The action is being taken following an increase in accidents and speeding tickets being issued along the stretch of roadway.[Full Story] |
 Another Shooting Near Downtown Bar  WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Alton Police are in the process of investigating a second gun incident in as many weeks at a Downtown bar. Police were called to CTW's Lounge around about an hour before closing time Sunday morning to break up a fight. Captain Scott Waldrup says they got a call around 2am.[Full Story] |
 Police Busy at Block Party WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Two Alton men are facing charges of aggravated battery as Alton Police were kept busier than normal at last weekend's Downtown Block Party. 40-year-old Kenneth W. Stewart (pictured) of the 2,700 block of Residence, and 27-year-old Richard A. Stewart of the 2,600 block of Humbert were both arrested and held on $40,000 bond after that incident at The Firehouse, according to Captain Scott Waldrup.[Full Story] |
 Labor Day Patrols WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 If you plan to be on the road over the Labor Day Holiday, you had better buckle up, and pay close attention to the "fatal five." Police agencies around the state will be specifically focused on violations of Driving Under the Influence, Failure to Wear Seat Belts, Speeding, Following Too Closely, and Improper Lane Usage. [Full Story] |
 Laugh Your Badge Off WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A local police officer hopes you like to laugh, because that's the idea of a fundraiser coming up next week to benefit the Illinois Special Olympics. Laugh Your Badge Off is the name of the event next Saturday evening and will feature music, dinner, a silent auction, and a performance by comedian Alonzo Bodden, winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing.[Full Story] |
 Former County Employee Jailed WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A former Madison County Employee was jailed Tuesday after he allegedly got into a fight with a former co-worker at the Madison County Government Administration Building. Investigators say 55-year-old Barry T. Loman of the 800 block of Timber Lake Drive in Edwardsville formerly worked part time in the Madison County Assessor's Office, but began the day by leaving a phone message at his office saying he quit.[Full Story] |
 Man Arrested After Gun IncidentWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 A Rosewood Heights man is in custody after police were involved in a brief standoff with him at his home on Maple Street earlier this week. 63 year old John Winship is charged with aggravated unlawful discharge of a firearm and domestic battery after neighbors called police to a report shots fired near his home late Monday night.[Full Story] |
 Bridge To Benefit From Casino WBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Great Rivers Greenway has reached an agreement with Casino Celebration, which officials say will benefit the area regardless of whether the casino is ever built. Casino Celebration has agreed to upgrade the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge and trailheads if they win the Missouri casino license.[Full Story] |
 Business Cited After InspectionWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 State officials who were looking for stolen cars have cited an Alton scrap business following an inspection last week. While no stolen vehicles were found at Alton Materials, the Illinois Secretary of State's Police issued nine citations regarding record keeping and other paperwork that was not compliant with state law.[Full Story] |
 Police Reports for ThursdayWBGZ Radio | Sep 2, 2010 Wood River Police were holding 55 year old Paul Main of the 700 block of Pleasant in Bunker Hill for domestic battery. There was no one new reported held by Alton or East Alton Police early this morning. Illinois State Police report an injury accident on Route 100 about a mile south of Pere Marquette State park from Wednesday afternoon.[Full Story] |
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