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Man Drives Tanker Truck Into Edwardsville Warehouse

Early Saturday morning, a man stole a tanker truck and crashed it into warehouse in Edwardsville, IL. Police and firefighters surrounded the scene, but, initially at least, were keeping their distance out of concern for their own safety. 

About 2:00am Saturday morning, Edwardsville Police responded to reports of a truck crashing into the building.  A man had crashed a fuel tanker into the building at the Gateway Center, an industrial park just off north 255 and Poag Rd. 

The crash is being treated as a HAZMAT situation. Firefighters who rushed to the scene were held back by police who say the man has a gun.

At last report, the man was still inside the building. The incident is ongoing.

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Wood River Police Shoot Stolen Car Suspect

The Illinois State Police are investigating a police-involved shooting in Wood River, Illinois.

Authorities said officers from the Wood River Police Department were given information that a vehicle that had been stolen in Pacific Missouri was possibly in the Wood River area. 

Two detectives were checking the area of Wood River Ave. and Harnett Ave., when they located the stolen vehicle, which was unoccupied.  As the detectives went to turn their vehicle around, they observed a white male subject enter the vehicle. 

The detectives pulled their vehicle in front of the stolen vehicle to keep the subject from driving away. The officers identified themselves as they approached the stolen vehicle on foot and continued to do so as they attempted to detain the suspect. 

Man Accused in Foiled Murder Plot Involving Cat

A southern Illinois man faces federal charges that accuse him of planning to kidnap, extort and electrocute a wealthy man in a killing the suspect allegedly looked to pin on a cat. Brett Nash, 45, of Pontoon Beach is charged with attempted extortion by threatening physical violence.

Authorities say he was arrested Monday in Granite City.  Investigators contend Nash talked of forcing the man into a hot tub and electrocuting him by throwing a radio into the water before tossing in a cat to make it look like the animal caused the death.

The alleged target of the foiled plot hasn't been identified. The charge carries a possible 20 years in prison and $250,000 fine.  Nobody returned a message seeking comment left Thursday on a telephone number listed for Nash.

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Granite City Named A “Most Progressive City” For Energy Efficiency

Granite City Named A “Most Progressive City” For Energy Efficiency

In recognition of the significant energy efficiency efforts made by Granite City businesses, Ameren Illinois today presented the ActOnEnergy® Most Progressive City Award to the city of Granite City.

“Between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011, 28 Granite City businesses completed 51 ActOnEnergy projects that received more than $425,000 in incentive payments,” said Rich Conner, superintendent of Administration for Ameren Illinois Division V, who presented the award to Granite City Mayor Ed Hagnauer.

“These projects are now saving Granite City businesses 9.13 million kilowatt-hours of electricity every year. That is enough electricity to meet the demands of 913 single family homes for a year.

“Through these projects, power plant emissions and carbon footprints are reduced, resources are conserved and businesses become more competitive, all of which benefit employees, consumers and the community at large,” Conner said.

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Riverbend Children’s Chorus Open Registration

Riverbend Children’s Chorus Open Registration

It’s not too late to register your child for the Riverbend Children’s Chorus. Open registration is being held now through Friday, Jan. 27.

Riverbend Children’s Chorus is offered through Lewis and Clark Community College’s Preparatory Music division and is open to all students in grades one through eight.

L&C Music Department To Offer Variety Of Events In February

L&C Music Department To Offer Variety Of Events In February

The L&C Music Department is kicking off spring semester with a variety of events throughout February, which are open to the public and free to attend.

Wednesday, Feb. 8
Noon – Confluence Trio Brown Bag Salon
The Confluence Trio with Peter Hussey, Wayne Kimler and Doug Byrkit will entertain in the Ringhausen Music Building. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to bring food and enjoy free entertainment over lunch.

Tuesday, Feb. 21
6:30 p.m. – Fat Tuesday Concert
Sponsored by Hayner Public Library and the L&C Music Department, the annual concert will feature Bud Shultz and Friends in the Hatheway Cultural Center Gallery.

Madison County Saves Over $200K In Prosecutor Fees

Madison County Saves Over $200K In Prosecutor Fees

A contract with the Illinois State’s Attorney Appellate Prosecutor saved Madison County taxpayers more than $200,000 in fiscal year 2011, according to State’s Attorney Tom Gibbons.

Gibbons’ office maintains a contract with the state’s Appellate Prosecutor to handle appeals and conflict of interest cases that County prosecutors cannot legally oversee. The County’s contract is $30,000 per year, a fee that is based on the county population.

“By utilizing the services of the Appellate Prosecutor in lieu of contracting another attorney to handle the cases, taxpayers realize a savings of 88% in billable hours,” Gibbons said. “We’ve seen the tremendous cost of legal fees that can accumulate in cases handled outside of my office. This contract ensures the County receives the quality legal services they need at an extremely reasonable cost.”