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St. Louis woman's parked cars totaled four times

19 minutes 43 seconds ago
Karen Jackson, a St. Louis retiree lives in the Greater Ville neighborhood, says four of her vehicles parked outside her home have been damaged in crashes over the years and are no longer usable.
Jeff Bernthal

Ctrl-Alt-Speech: The Silence Of The LLMs

1 hour 41 minutes ago
Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]
Mike Masnick

OSF Wound Care Center Earns Recognition for Center of Distinction  

2 hours 22 minutes ago
ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Wound Care Center of Excellence has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction award by Healogics ® , the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional care and dedication demonstrated by the Center’s physicians, leaders, and

Senate approves Belt measure expanding suicide prevention education and 988 access

2 hours 58 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to increase access to life-saving mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across the state passed the Senate. “This legislation strengthens access to support for individuals facing a mental health crisis,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will also give students tools and lessons to understand their feelings and know where to turn for help.” Belt’s measure would require numerou

Two Adults and Three Juveniles Charged In Alton Shooting

3 hours 23 minutes ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department said charges have been filed in connection with a shots-fired investigation stemming from an April 11, 2026, incident on East 4th Street, citing the use of video evidence and license plate reader technology to identify vehicles involved. “This case is a strong example of how technology, teamwork, and persistent investigative work can quickly lead to those responsible for reckless and dangerous behavior,” Chief Jarrett Ford said. “Gun violenc