Governor Kehoe announced $10 million in state grants to 350 Missouri Blue Shield counties, cities, towns, and one school district.
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Southwest Halts ICE Agents in New Airport Crackdown
As federal immigration enforcement efforts ramp up at airports, some airlines have begun pushing back against sharing flight manifests.
Alton City Council Meeting Discussed Licensing, Parks, And More
the Alton City Council had its monthly meeting. While much of the talk dealt with the city parks, other news was discussed, too.
Idaho Approves Firing Squad As Primary Death Penalty
Idaho recently became the first state to mandate the firing squad as its primary method for executing death row inmates.
Fentanyl Found In Barbie Doll Packaging In Independence, Missouri
In Independence, Missouri, last week, fentanyl was found in multiple Barbie doll packages at Cargo Largo. As of March 24, 2026, all contaminated packages had been recovered.
Feeling Safer? Murder Rates At A 125-Year Low
The Trump administration is coming down on crime and locking up offenders; murder rates have not been this low since 1900!
Video: What Was Discussed At Alton’s Monthly City Council Meeting
The Alton City Council met on December 8, 2025, for their monthly meeting. Some of the topics talked about were a new business, SBA disaster relief loans, and new mulch for the park.
Senator Schmitt Finds New Use For Ft. Leonardwood
Senator Schmitt sent a letter to the Department of War Secretary Hegseth proposing Ft. Leonard Wood as a training facility for ICE agents.
DEA-Led Sweep Nabs 51 with Sinaloa Cartel Ties in Southeast United States
A multistate bust involving several agencies, run by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), grabbed 51 people supposedly linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel.
11th Annual Punkin’ Run Benefit With Motorcycles
Friends of the late Alton Police Officer/Fire Chief Eddie “Punkin” Johnson are having a benefit motorcycle ride called “The Punkin’ Run.”
Senator Schmitt Leads Charge Against Those Who Attack Ice Agents
U.S.Senator Schmitt released the statement to double the federal penalty for attacking Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Alton City Council Met For Its Monthly Meeting Yesterday
The Alton City Council met on June 9, 2025, for its monthly meeting. The council discussed several things that related to the city.