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Ameren Missouri readies crews for storm, possible outages ahead
Ameren Missouri strategically placed crews in various parts of the state Friday in anticipation of a storm expected to leave behind power outages.
Steve Just Rolled Up His Sleeves
Widespread power outages after storms in St. Louis region
Customers are without power Friday evening as severe weather slams the St. Louis region.
Its begun
Who’s ready to storm watch?
House committee advances bill to honor fallen SLMPD officer
he Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues unanimously voted to advance HB 957, which aims to honor fallen St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer, David Lee.
'Life-threatening' storms move into St. Louis region. Watch them on this live radar
Ferguson-Florissant parts ways with superintendent accused of sexual harassment, retaliation
The north St. Louis County district announced Friday it has opted to keep in place the two interim leaders named in January after placing Joseph Davis on administrative leave.
Be careful out there #Stlwx
Widespread storm damage after St. Louis severe weather
Make sure you are weather-prepared this Friday evening. A dangerous storm system is expected to sweep through the St. Louis region, bringing the potential for destructive winds and fast-moving tornadoes.
Maybe should’ve waited until Saturday to deliver the port-a-lets for St. Pat’s
World War II veterans take to the skies again in special St. Louis flight
Some World War II veterans took a step back in time earlier this week. It's been decades since they deployed, and they're grateful they are still here.
TSA Says Its Credit Cards for Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Are Cut Off
The statement follows an alleged internal email which said requests for dog food and vet visits had been put on hold.
Don’t be an ass clown & get delivery during the storm
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Talking About Bluesky And Putting Power & Choice Back Into Users’ Hands At SXSW
When 1,700 people pack a room at SXSW (with hundreds more relegated to overflow spaces) to hear about a decentralized social media protocol, it’s clear something interesting is happening. The crowd that showed up for my conversation with Bluesky CEO Jay Graber this week wasn’t just there for another social media platform — they were […]
Washington University under investigation by Trump administration for 'race-exclusionary practices'
The St. Louis university is one of 45 under scrutiny for using a program to help students obtain a Ph.D. that allegedly "limits eligibility based on the race of participants."
Madison Man Charged In Granite City Burglary, Battery Case
GRANITE CITY – A man from Madison accused of burglarizing a Granite City home faces multiple felonies after also threatening and attacking a police officer. Victor S. Dantzson, 51, of Madison, Ill., was charged with residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), aggravated battery (a Class 2 felony,) and threatening a public official (a Class 3 felony). On March 4, 2025, Dantzson allegedly entered a home on Benton Street in Granite City without authority, intending to commit a theft. He also reportedly kicked a Granite City Police officer in the leg and threatened to kill the officer. According to a petition to deny Dantzson’s pretrial release, the homeowner found him using narcotics in their home after forcing his way inside. “Officers located defendant nearby and he resisted arrest, also kicking at officer and striking one in the leg. Defendant was found in possession of medications stolen from victim,” the petition adds. “After his arrest, defendant continued