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How will the new federal gun law affect Missouri? It’s complicated

3 years 1 month ago

This story was originally published by The Kansas City Beacon.  The federal gun safety bill passed with bipartisan congressional support in June was heralded as the first notable piece of federal gun legislation in nearly 30 years. Yet Missouri won’t feel its full impact — yet. Missouri will benefit from the millions of dollars in the Bipartisan […]

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Meg Cunningham

An Ode to Ice Cream

3 years 1 month ago

Flashbacks I “wrote” this post while waiting in line for ice cream—in the rain and 90 degree heat. Even so, I had a blissful feeling, knowing I was about to indulge in one of the fondest pleasures of childhood. The first ice cream I recall came from High’s Dairy, a chain that sold milk products... 

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Jean Carnahan

All The Fastest U.S. ISPs Are, Once Again, Small, Independent Competitors Or Local Governments

3 years 1 month ago
We’ve spent years laying out mountains of documented evidence on how the U.S. broadband is a heavily monopolized mess largely protected and pampered by captured lawmakers and regulators. The impact of this lack of meaningful competition is everywhere, from historically terrible customer satisfaction rates, to high prices, slow speeds, and spotty coverage. 83 percent of […]
Karl Bode

Police: Ballwin man admits to hitting and killing his sister

3 years 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Ballwin man admitted to hitting his sister Saturday before she became unresponsive and died. Anthony Sokolich, 70, of the 900 block of Alpine Ridge Drive in Ballwin is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond. A court document said Anthony called 911 to get an "ambulance for his sister, [...]
Monica Ryan

What Should Be At 500 S. Broadway

3 years 1 month ago

Trending in the right direction Downtown’s office market is growing steadily with the recent completion of the Square HQ in the old post-dispatch building, the new PWC Pennant building in Ballpark Village, and the promise of a contemporary technology district north of Washington. This expansion is piggybacked by a residential boom consisting of both historic […]

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Elek Borrelli

Alton Police Department Probes July 4 Shooting In Oakwood Housing Complex

3 years 1 month ago
ALTON - Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting in the Oakwood Estates Housing Complex that was called in at about 10:15 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Police say two were found injured outside an apartment and transported to a local hospital for care. Both were later transported to St. Louis for additional treatment. No other information about the suspect or those injured in the incident has yet been released. More to come.

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Village Of Godfrey Family Fun Fest Closes Independence Day In Style

3 years 1 month ago
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey Fun Fest at Glazebrook Park closed the Fourth of July festivities Monday around the area in style with strong attendance and fun. Godfrey's event featured vendors, face painting, food trucks, inflatables and so much more. Another bright spot was the t-ball and pitching machine awards at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the park, a proud moment for parents and children. The fireworks display started at 9:15 p.m. on Monday and was rated outstanding by those in attendance. Village of Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick said the Family Fun Fest is always a great way for residents to celebrate Independence Day and see what he called "one of the best fireworks shows in the area."

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