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Social Media Misidentifies Spanish Lake Man as St. Louis School Shooter
A 23-year-old former Hazelwood East student has had his life turned upside down after some in the media mistook his Facebook account as belonging to Monday's school shooting suspect, Orlando Deshawn Harris. Deshawn Harris, who currently lives in Spanish Lake, says that when he got off work Monday, "Everybody was posting me on Facebook, tagging me. I kept untagging. I said, 'Why does everybody keep tagging me on Facebook?'
The Hill Apartment Building Construction
Construction on the Hill Apartment Building has Commenced Draper and Kramer is excited to have commenced on the construction of The Hill Apartment Building after opening our HUD construction loan … Continued
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. Come for the spellbinding decorations and stay for the fall-inspired food. Returning decorations include Skeleton Soirée,
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Four counties added to Missouri's website showing spending data
Four Missouri counties were added to the state Local Government Checkbook allowing taxpayers the opportunity to view available spending data for certain counties.
Surveillance Video Program
Surveillance Video Program The new year saw the Hill 2000 Board form several new committees. One of those is the Safety & Security Committee. The committee consists of both residents … Continued
Resources for those affected by the St. Louis school shooting
St. Francois County man convicted on child porn charges
A federal jury convicted a Park Hills, Missouri man Wednesday on child pornography charges.
Mötley Crüe’s Mick Mars announces retirement from touring
Mötley Crüe's Mick Mars is getting off the road. In a statement provided to Variety, the 71-year-old guitarist announces that he's retiring from touring, citing his ongoing battle with the inflammatory…
How AG Schmitt's lawsuit is using the First Amendment to get to Dr. Fauci
In one of several high-profile lawsuits targeting the Biden administration, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt contends that Dr. Anthony Fauci and other government officials worked with social media companies to suppress misinformation about COVID-19 — and in a ruling last week a federal judge approved depositions of the physician and others, including former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Attorneys Nicole Gorovsky, Connie McFarland-Butler and Bevis Schock tackle the case, and several more, during our Legal Roundtable.
Tower Rock again surrounded by the Mississippi River
Construction starts, homebuilder chosen for Tesson Ridge, the $200M redevelopment of former MetLife campus in South County (Photos)
Construction is underway on the $200 million redevelopment of the former MetLife office campus in south St. Louis County, with a homebuilder selected to erect the first single-family houses at the site.
Township Officials of Illinois Endorse Kris Tharp for State Senate
WOOD RIVER – Today, Democratic Candidate for State Senate Kris Tharp (IL-56), a police officer of 25 years and current State senator for the 56th district, announced his endorsement from the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI). “Senator Tharp supports the goals and objectives of our organization. He is readily available when needed to address any issue impacting township government in Illinois," Township Officials of Illinois Treasurer and TOI Executive Director Jerry B. Crabtree said. “We wish Senator Tharp a successful re-election campaign.” Kris Tharp has been a public servant for 25 years, working as a police officer, an elderly service officer for the seniors in his community, and Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, one of the oldest, most successful homicide task forces in the country. “I have had the honor of serving this community in many roles and through them all, I have remained committed to strengthening and
Alton Motorboat Club Hosting Turkey Shoot
GODFREY - The Alton Motorboat Club is hosting its 2022 Turkey Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse, located at 11134 Harbor Dell in Godfrey. The event will be open to the public, featuring lots of food options and all-day raffles with prizes including firearms, cash, meats, and cheeses. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Alton Motorboat Club Commodore Matt Woulfe said tickets to be sold are also available to be picked up from the clubhouse. Woulfe said after the clubhouse opens at 10 a.m., the shooting line will form at 11 a.m. “We start shooting at 11 o’clock - we have a turkey shoot and we give away a turkey,” he said. “One round consists of 20 shots. We sell shot cards, there’s 20 people in a round, and then we give away one turkey, and the closest to the bullseye wins the turkey." Woulfe added they usually do 22-25 rounds at 20 cards each, which adds up to “quite a few shots.” They also do a Powder Puff roun
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Officials call for federal assault weapons ban after St. Louis shooting
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- Following the shooting in St. Louis that left one teacher, one student, and the gunman dead, President Biden is renewing his calls for a federal assault weapons ban. Congresswoman Cori Bush and other St. Louis officials say they are heartbroken and angry after Monday's school shooting. "Every person in this country knows [...]
Construction worker dies in Missouri bridge collapse
One construction worker died and two others were injured Wednesday when a bridge under construction in northwest Missouri collapsed, officials said.
St. Louis leaders call for ban on assault rifles following school shooting
The first time St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones publicly spoke about the tragic shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, it was just hours after a shooter took …
All-You-Can-Tag
Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.
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Signal Says It Will Exit India Rather Than Compromise Its Encryption
Signal ensures its users’ security and privacy by encrypting their messages and refusing to collect a bunch of data governments or malicious hackers might find useful or interesting. That hasn’t made it many friends in governments (except with government officials who utilize the service to dodge public records requests). An FBI official once compared Signal […]
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