A California judge ordered the end of a dragnet law enforcement program that surveilled the electrical smart meter data of thousands of Sacramento residents. The Sacramento County Superior Court ruled that the surveillance program run by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and police violated a state privacy statute, which bars the disclosure of residents’ electrical usage […]
An expert in gambling addiction believes there will be an uptick in the number of people suffering from gambling issues now that legalized sports wagering is underway in Missouri.
GODFREY – After 30 years of serving women, children, and families across the Metro East region, ThriVe Metro East is pleased to announce that the organization will officially transition its name and branding to Vitality Women’s Clinic effective January 1, 2026. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one that honors a remarkable legacy while positioning the organization for expanded impact, enhanced visibility, and deeper connection with the next generatio
As a December snow blanketed the city, The Outpost, a new coffee shop inside the Hotel Indigo, made a great place for those seeking warmth and creativity.
ALTON — The Illinois Department of Transportation is actively working to manage road conditions amid ongoing snowfall affecting St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe counties, officials said Monday evening, Dec. 1, 2025. Joe Monroe, an operations engineer with the department, provided an update around 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2025, describing the challenges posed by a storm that had brought continuous snow throughout the day. “We are just treating as much as we can, but sometimes the snow comes
WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Council members quickly and unanimously approved two business-related items at this week’s meeting . Councilmen approved an ordinance amending the City Code to raise the number of restaurant/bar liquor licenses in District 1 from one to two. City Manager Steve Palen said this liquor license will go to the future Bootleggin’ BBQ location, which is set to open in a building currently being renovated near the Downtown Dog Park . Wood Rive
According to the probable cause statement filed by SLCPD, authorities discovered surveillance video of the deadly incident, allegedly linking the alleged suspect to the homicide.
Researchers at an organized labor-tied think tank painted a sobering picture for state lawmakers who are tasked with mitigating the effects of the funding cuts.
For nearly 40 years, St. Louis has marched, rallied, and remembered those lost to HIV/AIDS. But this year, organizers say the walk from Kiener Plaza to City Hall carried a new sense of urgency, one that even a surprise December snowstorm couldn’t stop.
What a difference a near-decade makes. Back in 2017, the main concerns raised by New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board was that officers were routinely violating the right to record police officers. Sure, there wasn’t nearly as much precedent to rely on then (and we’re still waiting for the Supreme Court to make this […]