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The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states

2 months ago
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials in more than 15 states, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or that any of the packages contained hazardous material. The [...]
SUMMER BALLENTINE and STEVE LeBLANC, Associated Press

Senate Republicans again block legislation to guarantee women's rights to IVF

2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have blocked for a second time this year legislation to establish a nationwide right to in vitro fertilization, arguing that the vote is an election-year stunt after Democrats forced a vote on the issue. The Senate vote was Democrats’ latest attempt to force Republicans into a defensive stance on women’s health [...]
MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press

$7M in ongoing renovations at Six Cord Apartments

2 months ago
Another building in Downtown St. Louis is getting upgrades and amenities to try and attract new residents into the city. It’s called Six Cord, a reference to the building’s prominence in the old garment district.
Patrick Clark

Sean 'Diddy' Combs jailed by judge after sex trafficking indictment

2 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs headed to jail Tuesday to await trial in a federal sex trafficking case that accuses him of presiding over a sordid empire of sexual crimes protected by blackmail and shocking acts of violence. The music mogul is charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The indictment against him [...]
LARRY NEUMEISTER, MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press

Southwest Missouri authorities looking for suspect vehicle after body found along I-44

2 months ago
JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Jasper County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle that might be connected to a death investigation. Jasper County Sheriff's Office investigators said in a release Tuesday they're looking for a red or maroon, 2010 Chevy Cobalt with Oklahoma license plate PIH667. Its passenger-side rear door bears [...]
Luke Sachetta

UPDATE: Illinois baby died after being in a hot car for a long period of time

2 months ago
UPDATED: (2:30 p.m.) - A baby who was found Monday night unresponsive and not breathing died as a result of severe hyperthermia and dehydration. That could have been the result of being in a closed vehicle for a long period, said Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood "I can't sugarcoat it. Those are the facts. There [...]
Andy Kravetz

Illinois to ban fluorescent lighting in 2026

2 months ago
The main goal of the act is to stop pollution that comes from fluorescent lights. Fluorescent lighting is known to be incorrectly disposed of which leads to mercury and other toxins being released into the air.
Ryan Johnston