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Construction Injury Rehab Supplier Faces an Uncertain Future

13 hours 53 minutes ago

by Karen Lanter, executive director, St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program There is no industry that is quite as hard on the human body as construction. And while everyone faces the discomfort of aging in their senior years, a multitude of construction aches and pains – knees, back, shoulders – catch up, accelerating the toll […]

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Dede Hance

Area Woman Faces Felonies After Fleeing Alton Police Twice

14 hours 7 minutes ago
ALTON – Multiple felonies have been filed against a local woman accused of fleeing from Alton police officers on two occasions: once after a retail theft and again in a stolen vehicle. Shamiya M. Seay, 30, of Cahokia Heights, was charged with one count each of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle (a Class 2 felony), retail theft over $300 (a Class 3 felony), and fleeing or attempting to elude a peace

The Full Orwell: DOJ Weaponization Working Group Finally Gets Off The Ground

14 hours 25 minutes ago
I have to admit: the first one-and-a-half paragraphs of this CNN report had me thinking the Trump administration was shedding another pretense and just embracing its inherent shittiness. Justice Department officials are expected to meet Monday to discuss how to reenergize probes that are considered a top priority for President Donald Trump — reviewing the […]
Tim Cushing

Missouri House passes ‘born alive’ bill that also targets medication abortions

14 hours 27 minutes ago
The first bill to clear the Missouri House this year would open the door for health care providers to face the death penalty if they don’t provide life-saving care to a baby born after an attempted abortion.  The legislation could also allow lawsuits against anyone assisting with illegal medication abortions.  “A baby that makes it […]
Anna Spoerre

Daily Deal: The 2026 Canva Bundle

14 hours 30 minutes ago
The 2026 Canva Bundle has six courses to help you learn about graphic design. From logo design to business cards to branding to bulk content creation, these courses have you covered. It’s on sale for $20. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from Techdirt Deals […]
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US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files

14 hours 48 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law unanimously approved by senators and signed by the president nearly three months ago. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., asked for unanimous consent on a resolution […]
Ashley Murray

Scott Joplin's genius shaped American music in St. Louis

15 hours 29 minutes ago
Scott Joplin, known as the "King of Ragtime", composed more than 40 musical pieces, including "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer", and is recognized for his mastery of the piano and his role in integrating the genre into American music.
Blair Ledet

Alton Educational Foundation Offers New Grant Opportunity for Teachers and Staff

15 hours 30 minutes ago
ALTON – The Alton Educational Foundation recently released their second grant opportunity this school year for the teachers and staff of the Alton School District. The Foundation provides grant funding to increase innovative programs and projects which directly benefit students, classrooms and schools. The new spring grant cycle, with applications due March 13, will once again seek new ideas and proposed projects from teachers and staff. Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has funde