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Most Missouri state employees are “at-will” workers not entitled to seniority protections or grievance rights when they are fired, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. In an opinion that overturned a Cole County Circuit Court decision, the high court declared that a 2018 law repealing the merit system for most state workers is constitutional. Three […]

The post Missouri Supreme Court upholds law stripping state workers of merit system protections appeared first on Missouri Independent.

As you probably already know, Techdirt recently marked its 25th anniversary and celebrated the occasion with an online party for our Insider subscribers. At the event, Mike was joined by Techdirt co-founder Dennis Yang for an interview conducted by Alex Feerst of Murmuration Labs, in which they looked back on the history of the site […]

The acquisition, the company's seventh since it was formed last fall, adds to its West Coast presence.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance regarding the investigation of a recent stealing incident. Between September 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM and September 29, 2022 at 3:00 AM, unknown subjects broke into the maintenance shed at Sioux Passage Park located at 17930 Old Jamestown Road. Several locks of a gated maintenance shed were cut and the following items were stolen: 2016 Big Tex flatbed trailer (black in color) 2022 Toro 72” Zero turn mower (red in color) 2015 Bad Boy 72” Zero turn mower (orange in color) Numerous gas powered lawn equipment – trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, pruners, tiller, hedge trimmer (most items were Stihl Brand) Variety of hand tools, (Wrenches, socket sets, ratchets) New in box bathroom vanity and toilet Shown are actual photos of the stolen trailer and mowers. The stolen equipment’s value is estimated over $30,000. Any information concerning possible involved subject(s),

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, September 26, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued warrants on suspect Ramon Lapid, 45 years of age, of the 9500 block of Abaco Court in St. Louis, Missouri 63136, for one count of Murder Second Degree and one count of Armed Criminal Action. Lapid was arrested on October 4, 2022. A mugshot of Lapid is shown. Lapid is being held on $500,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: On September 23, 2022, Defendant and Co-Defendant, acting together, went to the Victim’s home with the intent to steal a green leafy substance from the occupants. During the commission of this crime, the victim was shot several times in the chest and is deceased. The co-defendant remains at large. St. Louis County detectives from the Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are leading this investigation.

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Police are asking anyone with information to call investigators at 314-444-0001 or leave an anonymous tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

CARLINVILLE - Local youngsters may develop, and express, their artistic talents with a new event at the Carlinville Public Library. Art Day For Kids will be held at the library on Monday, Oct. 10, with two sessions. From 10 a.m. to noon, children will create monster stuffies. From 2-4 p.m., youngsters will make spin art machines. Youngsters may come to one or both sessions, which are for ages 7 and up, because beginning sewing and beginning circuits will be involved. Do-it-yourself art tables will be available all day. All activities are free. For more information, contact the library at 217-854-3505 or mail@carlinvillelibrary.org .

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Julian Lennon has been named the official 2022 ambassador for the 12th annual edition of World College Radio Day, which takes place Friday, October 7. The celebration, which is organized…

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A suburban Chicago woman has been charged with first-degree murder more than a week after the death of her 3-year-old nephew, who she allegedly pushed into Lake Michigan and watched as he sank into the water.

EDWARDSVILLE - Liberty Middle School seventh grade language arts teacher Diana Lockwood did not consider a career as a teacher until she and her husband had a son. 25 years later, it is still a decision she is happy she made. “When I became a regular part of Nick’s school and classroom, I decided I wanted to return to school to get an education degree. It was a great decision!” The students are the main reason Lockwood has stayed in education. “They have kept me in the classroom, enjoying every aspect of my role in their academic lives. I love watching them learn and all the varied processes they go through as they acquire new information and skills,” said Lockwood, who added that she has also been privileged to work alongside some of the most outstanding faculty and staff of District 7, both in and outside her building. Seventh graders are especially interesting to Lockwood. “They change so much over the course of the school year, academically

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – In connection with the Department of Justice’s announcement of its Elder Justice Sweep earlier today, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Rachelle Aud Crowe, made the following announcement: “Combating fraud against the elderly is the number one priority of our Fraud & Corruption section,” U.S. Attorney Crowe stated. “Anytime a senior is victimized, we work very hard to find the responsible criminals and bring them to justice.” Six federal prosecutors are assigned to the district’s Fraud & Corruption section. They are Assistant United States Attorneys: Scott Verseman, Chief; Kevin Burke, Zoe Gross, Peter Reed, Steve Weinhoeft and Luke Weissler. As an example of the office’s efforts to hold accountable those who harm the elderly, U.S. Attorney Crowe cited to the recent guilty plea of Ashley McKinney, 39, of Cahokia, Illinois. McKinney’s codefendant, Erica Rose, 33, of East St. Louis, Illinois,

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At 201-215 North Meramec, just north of Downtown Clayton, lies a field where several buildings used to stand. In May 2020, two office...

This article originally ran on EastCentral.edu on September 22, 2022.  East Central College is inviting local manufacturers and community members to its Business and Industry Center (BIC) to showcase the college’s career-ready programs and state-of-the-art equipment. Manufacturing Day is slated for Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4-6 p.m., and members of the community, and manufacturing employers and employees alike, are invited to […]

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