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Eric Greitens accused of physical abuse in affidavit filed by his ex-wife

3 years 3 months ago

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is facing new allegations that he physically abused his ex-wife and children, and that in the months before his resignation became so unstable that his access to firearms had to be limited.  The accusations are included in a sworn affidavit filed by former Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens as part […]

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Tessa Weinberg

We are still building lots of new housing

3 years 3 months ago
Here is 60 Minutes on housing: Nicely done @FairweatherPhD. Time to build! https://t.co/qw5zaNxdVK — Adam Ozimek (@ModeledBehavior) March 21, 2022 I don't get it. People keep saying stuff like this, but: There are housing shortages in California and in specific cities that are hot destinations right now, but overall the US has been building houses ...continue reading "We are still building lots of new housing"
Kevin Drum

Illinois Lawsuit Against NBCUniversal, Celebrity TV Host Marcus Lemonis

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GRAFTON - Joseph and Janice DeSherlia – the husband-wife team who own and operate the Grafton Harbor Marina – have just joined a growing list of small businesses that have filed lawsuits against NBCUniversal and its celebrity star Marcus Lemonis through the CNBC show The Profit. The DeSherlias say they never appeared or even sought to appear on the NBCUniversal show. Yet, in 2019, NBCUniversal produced an episode of The Profit called “ Rise of an American Floodtown,” focused on the city of Grafton, Illinois, (40 miles from St. Louis) and the town’s recovery after a devastating flood damaged the local tourism economy. The DeSherlias allege NBCUniversal and TV star Lemonis used the opportunity as a PR stunt. The DeSherlias claim the on-air tactic defamed the DeSherlias and their business and interfered with their contractual obligations, for the sake of ratings. On-air discussions between CNBC star Lemonis and former Mayor Rick Eberlin included what

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Daily Deal: The Coding 101 Bootcamp Beginners Bundle

3 years 3 months ago
The Coding 101 Bootcamp Beginners Bundle has 10 courses to help you learn how to code in many different languages. Courses cover C++, Git, Github, MongoDB, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and more. The bundle is on sale for $29. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from […]
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Intermittent Lane Restrictions Begin On IL US 67/IL 111/IL 3

3 years 3 months ago
GODFREY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that intermittent lane restrictions will begin on IL US 67/IL 111/IL 3 (Godfrey Rd and Homer Adams) between Airport Rd and Alby St. on Monday, March 21, 2022, weather permitting. A minimum of one lane will remain open in both directions at all times. This work is needed do pavement repairs. The work is expected to be completed by the end of May. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The contractor on this project is the Christ Brothers Asphalt of Lebanon, Illinois. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Ex-wife accuses Senate candidate Eric Greitens of abuse

3 years 3 months ago
Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, now a leading Republican Senate candidate, was physically abusive and demonstrated such “unstable and coercive behavior” that steps were taken to limit his access to firearms, according to new allegations from his ex-wife revealed in court records on Monday.
Emilee Kuschel

R.P. Lumber Grows Its Footprint in Missouri with New Location in Nevada, MO

3 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. has opened a new location in Nevada, MO. This is the family-owned hardware and building materials retailer’s 82nd location and its 16th in Missouri. Based in Edwardsville, IL, R.P. Lumber opened its first location in Staunton, IL in 1977 and has continued to grow throughout the states of Illinois, Missouri, Wyoming, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The new facility is located in Nevada at 2201 E. Austin Blvd, a property on a major retail corridor near Interstate 49. “We’re looking forward to delivering our ‘Best Service. Best Value.’ promise to the hard-working residents of Vernon County. Nevada is a great fit for us – exactly the type of Midwestern community where we thrive,” said Robert Plummer, President & CEO of R.P. Lumber. “It’s also located a convenient distance from our locations in Harrisonville and Clinton, allowing us to better serve our customers in Southwestern Missouri,” he added. In

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Third Quarter Honor Roll Announced For St. Mary's Middle School

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ALTON - St. Mary's Middle School following students made the High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the 3rd quarter of the year. 8th Grade High Honor Roll Jack Beaber AJ Brunaugh Lucy Cassenti Olivia Certa Mackenzie Cochran Isabel Downey Sharon Dugas Jackson Ehrman Carson Jones Reese Livingstone Melanie Marshall Noah Menke Owen Page Olivia Prediger Stephen Stobbs Maddie Waters 8th Grade Honor Roll Laci Fischer Jack Hornsey Alex Noll Annie Rea Jack Rea Sam Rea 7th Grade High Honor Roll Ellen Anderson Izabelle Brunaugh Jacob Campbell Ella Curry Chase DeRocchi James Elmendorf Grace Fischer Henry Hornsey Emma Hough Isabel Hough Katherine Kamp Mia Lopez Ethan McLeod Sarah Moehn Morgan Rister Harrison Ross Clayton Scott Sidney Scyoc Alex Stephan Steven Walch Simon Waters 7th Grade Honor Roll Reese Bechtold Lillian Hannigan Patrick Henesey August Koeller Lexi Taylor Lucas Ventimiglia 6th Grade High Honor Roll Alivia Beaber Clara

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