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Today's Local News From Partner WBGZ 1570
Mississippi River Could Drop Below Flood Stage by Mid July WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 The National Weather Service now has a better idea when the Mississippi River will drop below flood stage at Alton. The prediction is about a week from today. Officials say the water level at Alton should drop to the 21-foot flood stage mark by next Sunday July 13th, then below the following day. The level is at 30 feet today.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Mississippi River Reopens To Water Traffic WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 After a nearly month-long closure from severe floods, the Mississippi River has been reopened to water navigation. Water levels are dropping, but remain above flood stage following the worst flooding in the Midwest region in 15 years. During the height of the floods, almost 300 miles of the Mississippi River were shut off to barge traffic. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Tall Grass Will Be Mowed Soon in Illinois WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 If you have noticed very tall grass along state highways and the Interstate system, there is a good reason. In order to save money, the Illinois Department of Transportation is only mowing the grass three times per year. Crews are scheduled to cut the grass around Memorial Day, mid-July and October. Because of all the rain this year the grass has been growing "like weeds."
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Godfrey Recreation News WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 Officials in Godfrey report they will have some space left in two of their summer "ed-venture" camps. Each class will be held from 8:30am until noon daily at Glazebrook Park. The fee for each half-day, week-long camp is $75 per child for residents and $85 per child for nonresidents. The camp registration fee includes all activities and materials as well as an "Ed-ventures" t-shirt (one per summer).
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Sunday Police Reports WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 East Alton Police were holding 18 year old Jamie Foraker of East Alton for unlawful use of a weapon, 19 year old Christina Caraway from Jerseyville for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor, 19 year old Leonard Horman of Cottage Hills for possession of drug paraphernalia and 27 year old Jason Bull of Alton on outstanding warrants for speeding and suspended license.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Obama Still Puzzled By Hoopla Over Iraq Remarks WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 Barack Obama says he is still puzzled about the reaction to his comments that he could "refine" his timetable for withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq. Speaking with reporters on his campaign plane, the presumed Democratic presidential nominee said, quote, "I am absolutely committed to ending the war." [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Some Clinton Supporters Still Not Embracing Obama WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 The public show of unity expressed by Hillary Clinton for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama does not appear to be embraced by some of her supporters. A CNN-Opinion Research poll shows Clinton supporters who plan to jump on the Obama bandwagon is down. It also indicates a growing number say they may not vote at all. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
Elder Abuse Awareness Month WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 July is Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois, and state department on aging officials are urging people to “break the silence.” State Aging Director Charles Johnson says as many as 80,000 older Illinoisans are victims of abuse. [Full Story] [Post Comment]
New Obesity Theory WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 The American Heart Association says communities can help the fight obesity. The group’s new recommendation is a population-based strategy that encourages communities to make it easier to be healthy. For example, making sure fresh produce sources are readily available to any neighborhood, rather than a proliferation of fast food joints, and shifting to a transportation structure that makes it easier to walk or bike, rather than drive all the time.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
Slower is Cheaper WBGZ Radio | Jul 6, 2008 The state is trying another tactic to get motorists to slow down on Illinois highways. Illinois Tollway Spokesperson Joelle McGinnis says reducing your speed not only helps keep you and other motorists safe, especially in construction zones, but it should reduce how much gas you use.[Full Story] [Post Comment]
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