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Postal Service Expands Next-Day Delivery Options for Businesses With Rollout of USPS Connect in Collinsville, IL

3 years 2 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – The U.S. Postal Service today launched USPS Connect — a set of four delivery solutions that leverage ongoing network improvements, new equipment, new pricing and enhanced operational precision to meet evolving business package delivery needs. “USPS Connect provides businesses of all sizes what they have been asking for — an affordable way to meet consumer demand for fast delivery,” said Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO. “A pivotal point in our Delivering for America plan, it positions us to more fully leverage our network capacity to increase volume and revenue so we can continue to serve the American people with affordable, reliable mail and package delivery.” The USPS Connect program offers several solutions to help businesses of all sizes meet growing consumer demand for affordable, fast local, regional, and national deliveries and returns. The four USPS Connect business solutions are: USPS Connect Local

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Deceased In North County Precinct Homicide Was 23-Year-Old Male

3 years 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The deceased in a homicide in the 200 block of Ben Nevis Road in the North County Precinct has been identified as Keauntay Evans, 23 years of age, of the 100 block of Monteith Circle in St. Louis, Missouri, 63137. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are currently investigating the homicide. On April 5, 2022, at approximately 12:58 AM, St. Louis County Police Officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 200 block of Ben Nevis Road. Officers located an adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak to investigators if you have any information regarding the incident. To remain anonymous or potentially receive a reward, please contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477) if yo

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21-Year-Old Man Dies After East St. Louis Shooting

3 years 2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Police Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) released information that it is investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old male in the 1300 block of North 44th Street in East St. Louis at 7:07 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. This is a brief synopsis of the situation provided by ISP: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following occurred: East St. Louis Police Department requested the assistance of the Illinois State Police Public Safety Enforcement Group (PSEG) reference a reported shooting that occurred at the above time and location. Troopers administered aid, but the victim, a 21-year-old male from East St. Louis, was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No further information will be disseminated at this time. Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the incident is asked to contact Crimestoppers by phone at 314-725-8477 (TIPS). Witnesses can remain anonymous.

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Lunchtime Photo

3 years 2 months ago
This is Corona Del Mar, a neighborhood of Newport Beach that's most famous for serving as the location of Arrested Development. This picture is a four-shot panorama that was stitched together in Photoshop.
Kevin Drum