A St. Charles man, Brian Larkin, was sentenced Monday to six years in prison for collecting nearly 1,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on a thumb drive, which he kept in a gun safe. Larkin, 54, pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material after an investigation by the FBI revealed his involvement in online chats about child exploitation. In addition to prison time, Larkin was fined $10,000 and ordered to pay more than $170,000 in restitution to victims. The case was part of the nationwide Project Safe Childhood initiative aimed at combating child sexual exploitation.
The Augusta Bottom Road Bridge in St. Charles County, Missouri, is closed as part of a months-long replacement project. Augusta Bottom Road will be closed just east of Emke Road for the next three months, with drivers needing to detour via Emke Road, Highway 94, and Schell Road. Detour signs are in place to guide drivers around the closure, which is part of ongoing road improvement efforts in the area.
The O’Fallon City Council has approved three new road projects aimed at improving traffic flow and safety. The first project involves the construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Highway K and Feise Road to alleviate congestion. The second project will extend Technology Drive to connect with Highway 70, enhancing access to the city’s industrial park. The third project includes the widening of Bryan Road between Highway 70 and Highway 40/61 to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. These initiatives are part of O’Fallon’s ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure and support economic growth.
Be prepared for winter weather conditions on Wednesday. The National Weather Service forecasts periods of snow and sleet, leading to potential icy spots on roads. At this moment, the National Weather service is forecasting accumulations of up to 2 inches being possible of a wintry mix. St Charles County sits right on the snow/sleet line, areas to the north and west are predicted to have snow only with heavier accumulations, with sleet and freezing rain further to the south. Travelers are advised to exercise caution due to the potential for hazardous conditions and check the MODot Traveler Information Map at Modot.org if you need to travel on the roads. Keep it on 1021 The River for the lastest St Charles County Weather Forecasts every hour at 15 and 45 past.