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Missouri’s new distracted driving law begins with warning-only period

1 year 7 months ago
Beginning Monday, a Missouri law will penalize drivers for using their cell phones while the car is moving. Inattention is a leading cause of collisions, said Captain John Hotz, director of public information and education for the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Between 2017 and 2021, roughly 380 people died in incidents involving a distracted driver, according to the Missouri Coalition for Road Safety. But law-enforcement officers can’t penalize someone just for holding a phone. A driver must…
Annelise Shaw

Even after leaving St. Louis, Blues star Brett Hull still does business here

1 year 8 months ago
Although the Hockey Hall of Famer doesn’t live in St. Louis, he offers an example of how a star athlete can continue to have ties to a region where they played long after their playing days. That comes as the number of professional athletes living locally in St. Louis after playing careers is expected to dwindle in the coming years, according to alumni associations for major professional sports teams.
Nathan Rubbelke

Red Bird Express shuts down for remainder of 2023 Cardinals season due to 'low turnout'

1 year 8 months ago
Planning to rely on the Red Bird Express for upcoming Cardinals games this season? The bus line recently said you're out of luck. The service, which provided transportation from Fairview Heights to Busch Stadium, announced Wednesday that it will no longer run during the 2023 season. The cancelation was attributed to low turnout. "We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your support of the Redbird Express this season," Red Bird Express said Wednesday in a Facebook post. "Regrettably, due…
Hunter Bassler

Illinois looks to curb vehicle theft with grants to police task forces

1 year 8 months ago
Six interagency law enforcement task forces received grant funding this spring to combat car thefts through an initiative of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Giannoulias was in Belleville on Tuesday to promote the initiative and highlight a $2.5 million grant to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, which brings together law enforcement agencies from Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties. “In 2022, a motor vehicle was stolen every single minute in the United States,”…
Jerry Nowicki