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The halls of the Missouri Capitol on Tuesday didn’t look like time was running out on the 2022 legislative session. The third-floor rotunda area between the House and Senate, usually …
Developer to seek more incentives for Hillvale Apartments, where ‘everything’ needs fixing
They question how the troubled St. Louis apartment complex received a glowing inspection report. Meanwhile, the city moves a nearby mountain of trash.
Madison County Transit plans $2.4M Schoolhouse Trail tunnel in Collinsville
COVID-19 case rates are way down all over the world
It occurred to me that I haven't looked at COVID-19 lately, so I figured I should do that. Here's an old-school look at the daily rate of confirmed cases in various countries: Cases are way down all over the world. The US case rate has increased slightly since April, but it's still below 250/day compared ...continue reading "COVID-19 case rates are way down all over the world"
Wentzville issues precautionary boil order for parts of city
A precautionary boil advisory has been issued for parts of Wentzville, city officials said.
Teen grazed by bullet while sitting on front porch in north St. Louis late Tuesday night
Senate Democrats play charades to delay action on GOP ballot measure
The proposal would require constitutional amendments that cost the state money to be approved by 60% of voters, up from the current 50%.
With honor - St. Louis sailor killed at Pearl Harbor buried at home
Paul Boemer was just 21 years old when he was killed on December 7, 1941, aboard the USS Oklahoma. Some 81 years later, he was brought back home to St. Louis.
insulation on outside of old solid brick homes.
Rick Astley: “I’ve never been cool, and that’s OK”
Along with New Kids on the Block, En Vogue and Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley is one of the stars involved in the just-launched Mixtape Tour, and the "Never Gonna Give You…
Where's a good brewery/restaurant to play board games while you drink beer?
Ex-Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman releasing box set featuring 1970s live recordings this week
A four-CD box set gathering together recordings from various solo concerts that longtime Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman played during the mid-1970s will be released this Friday, May 13. The Myths…
Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people
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Police say 'targeted' shooting killed man, injured baby in north St. Louis
One person has died after multiple were shot Wednesday afternoon in north St. Louis.
St. Louis Alderman John Collins-Muhammad resigns
Collins-Muhammad, who was reelected last April, apologized “for my shortcomings and my mistakes.”
Lindenwood U. to pay $1.65 million to settle claim online classes 'subpar'
Attorneys asked a federal judge to approve a $1.65 million settlement between Lindenwood University and a class action group of students.
Democrat filibuster derails GOP measure to change initiative petition process
After hours of filibustering in the Missouri Senate, including a spirited game of charades, Democrats stopped an attempt by Republicans Wednesday to make it harder for voters to amend the state constitution through the initiative petition process. The measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Henderson, R-Bonne Terre, originally would have asked voters to increase the number […]
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Malibu Media Finally Paid Wrongfully Accused Six Figures…Via Collections Agency
Malibu Media. Okay, I’ll wait while your eyes finish rolling all the way. Anyway, the makers of porn under the banner of X-Art have also attempted to build a business in the far stickier industry of copyright trolling. Malibu has a long history of using potentially fake witnesses, failing to serve defendants properly, and running […]
Bickle Electric Contracting Co. Named RiverBend Growth Association Small Business Of The Month
GODFREY – Bickle Electric Contracting Co., Inc. has been chosen as the May 2022 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. Located in Edwardsville at 4795 Section Line Road, the family-owned electrical contracting firm is owned by Rob and Erin Bickle. Open since 2012, it has been operating for the past 10 years, providing both commercial and residential services. Rob Bickle is a licensed, IBEW journeyman wireman. He has been working as an electrician for close to 30 years. His wife, Erin, is known to many as the director of Refuge, a Wood River-based non-profit serving children and families throughout Madison County. Residential services range from installing entire electrical systems to running power to a homeowner’s new pool, hot tub, or workshop. They also provide electrical service upgrades, and the installation of smoke detectors, outlets including GFCIs, ceiling fans, home generators, and still more. Commercial services include the