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First case of monkeypox confirmed in Jefferson County
Health officials in Jefferson County have announced the area's first confirmed case of monkeypox.
Took these down on the way home today
First case of monkeypox reported in Jefferson County, Missouri
Elon Musk Remains Exactly Correct About Patents: They’re For The Weak
While we’ve been criticizing some of Elon Musk’s actions and statements lately, we still stand by what we’ve said for years: that his view on patents is entirely, unquestionably, correct. In 2014, he pledged to open up all of Tesla’s patents. And when some investors insisted he didn’t really mean it, he clarified that he […]
Eastern Ukraine votes overwhelmingly to show its love for Vladimir Putin
The votes are in! By early afternoon on Tuesday, Russia’s state news media had reported what it described as preliminary results showing gigantic levels of support for joining Russia. The RIA state news agency reported votes of 98.19 percent in favor in Zaporizhzhia and 96.97 percent in Kherson in the south, and 97.91 percent in ...continue reading "Eastern Ukraine votes overwhelmingly to show its love for Vladimir Putin"
1-2-3-4; We Don’t Want Your F---ing War!
Today on TAP: Ukraine, Vietnam, and the necessity of draft evasion
Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett calls out social media conspiracies over Taylor Hawkins’ death: “It’s all wrong”
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett has opened up regarding the response to drummer Taylor Hawkins' death. In an interview with The Plug podcast, Shiflett takes aim at "yahoo[s] on Twitter"…
Alderman wants answers after series of deaths at downtown St. Louis jail
Alderman Joe Vaccaro said he was alarmed by reports that six people had died in custody between April and earlier this September.
St. Louis County man sentenced for stealing $600K from Home Depot
A Vinita Park, Missouri man appeared in federal court Tuesday to be sentenced for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years from box store retailer Home Depot.
Construction starts on $4M centerpiece at The District in Chesterfield
The outdoor event and gathering space will feature a pavilion, LED screen and stage, and be surrounded by sit-down restaurants with patios, a brewery, social hall and beer garden.
Man killed in double shooting in north St. Louis
A man was shot and killed just before 4:30 p.m. Monday in the 1500 block of North 13th Street
Leaf Walk
In the months of September, October, and November we offer a two-hour walking tour of the cemetery and arboretum as the foliage transitions through the
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FOX C-6 School District hosts job fair to hire bus drivers, teachers, coaches
Missouri’s craft beer community brews “Missouri Loves Company” beer
34 members of the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild collaborated and came up with their own brew – Missouri Loves Company.
Three people, one cat rescued from O'Fallon house fire
Emergency crews helped rescue a family of three and their cat during a house fire late Monday evening in O'Fallon.
Fontbonne University increases first-year enrollment, reversing declines
Fontbonne is one of several local universities in recent weeks to announce enrollment growth in their freshman classes as they’ve started their academic years.
Bruce Springsteen posts enigmatic photos online, fueling speculation about new album
Something new appears to be brewing with Bruce Springsteen. Over the last day or so, Springsteen has posted two mysterious, uncaptioned photos on his social media sites, prompting speculation that…
Billions for natural disasters, home energy included in stopgap spending bill in Congress
WASHINGTON — Congress is on track to approve billions in funding this week to help offset rising home heating and cooling costs as well as boost aid for communities recovering from natural disasters. The package, unveiled overnight, would provide $2.5 billion in assistance for the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire that scorched much of New Mexico […]
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L&C Invites Community To Soccer 'Tailgate' Event Friday & Saturday
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics is inviting the community to enjoy two days of soccer and family fun on Friday and Saturday. The first-held Tailgate Weekend kicks off at 1 p.m. Friday at Tim Rooney Stadium on L&C’s Godfrey campus, as the Trailblazer men’s team hosts Lincoln Trail. The women follow at 3 p.m. Both events will offer concessions, halftime giveaways and a 50/50 raffle. Admission is free. Saturday’s Tailgate Weekend festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. with a bounce house sponsored by Trailblazer Commons and music by guest DJ “Big Bill.” There also will be face painting for children, done by students of L&C Art Program Coordinator Angela Hung. Trailblazers soccer action starts at 2 p.m., with the men taking on Jefferson College. L&C Athletic Director Cedric Brown said the event is designed to showcase Trailblazers athletics. “This inaugural Trailblazer Tailgate Weekend is an event we hope to share with the
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