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Today's Local News From Partner WBGZ 1570
Road Weight Restrictions Opposed Tonight WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole meeting tonight might have a larger crowd than normal thanks to the work of residents living along Fosterburg Road. The city is expected to address the Weight Restriction Ordinance which many living in that part of the area oppose, claiming it creates a hardship on residents, businesses, and those working in agriculture.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Residents Still Without Power After High Winds WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Ameren officials say the power should be back on in the hardest hit parts of the St. Louis area some time today. About 51-thousand customers were in the dark in the metro area at the peak of yesterday's outages caused by high winds. Ameren's outage information website reported about 56-hundred customers still without power with Florissant and Black Jack among the hardest hit communities. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Bucket Brigade Next Weekend WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Painting teams from around the River Bend will be spending time next Saturday at homes in need of a little T-L-C. The 21st annual Bucked Brigade, presented by Pride Incorporated, has painted more than a thousand homes since the program began in the mid 80's.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Emission Testing Station Moves WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Motorists looking for a vehicle emissions testing station in Wood River might have to look a little harder if they didn't pay attention to their mailed notice. A new testing center has opened for the River Bend and it's still in Wood River, but it's now in the 200 block of Old St. Louis Road. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Rivers On The Rise WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 The rivers are rising again in the St. Louis area. Forecasters expect the Mississippi to crest sometime mid-week at Alton and Grafton, and minor flooding is expected to continue, as the water will remain above flood stage until the weekend. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
May Is National Bike Month WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Trailnet is using National Bike Month to remind St. Louis area motorists that trading four wheels for two can help their wallets and the environment. Trailnet officials encourage commuters to ride their bikes for short errands or combine cycling with public transportation, including Madison County Transit. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
U.S. Postal Service Raises Rates WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Postage prices are on the rise, but only by a penny if you're sending first-class mail in the United States. Starting today, the cost of a first-class letter is going up from 41 cents to 42 cents. Forever stamps purchased before the increase remain valid. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Monday Police Reports WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Alton police were holding 43 year old Eric Foster of the 3500 block of Oakdale in St. Louis held on 2 failure to appear warrants. 17 year old Jacob Dailey of the 3400 block of Robert in Alton, held for criminal trespass to real property. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
"Pink Potluck" In East St. Louis Tomorrow WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Officials with the Illinois Department of Public Health are trying to help stamp out breast cancer. The state will be holding a "Pink Potluck" at 11:30 tomorrow morning at St. Augustine of Hippo Church in East St. Louis. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Obama, Clinton Now Tied In Superdelegate Count WBGZ Radio | May 12, 2008 Illinois Senator Barack Obama has now tied Hillary Clinton in the number of Democratic super delegates. The dueling presidential candidates are tied at 273 super delegates each by some estimates. Obama already leads Clinton in the number of convention delegates won in primary elections and caucuses. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
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