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SLMPD Chief Tracy named Irish Person of the Year

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Tracy has been named "Irish Person of the Year" by the St. Louis chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). According to the organization, the award honors those with Irish descent for a lifetime of service, leadership and community impact. The group says Tracy has [...]
Nick Gladney

Remember The “Ministry Of Truth” Freakout? Rubio Is Now Doing Something Far Worse Through Elon Musk’s X

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Remember when the Biden administration set up something called the “Disinformation Governance Board” and the entire MAGA universe lost its collective mind? It was the “Ministry of Truth.” It was “government speech police.” It was the single most Orwellian thing any American administration had ever done in the history of civilization. Nina Jankowicz, the researcher […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The Complete Raspberry Pi And Alexa A-Z Bundle

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Learn Raspberry Pi and start building Amazon Alexa projects with The Complete Raspberry Pi and Alexa A-Z Bundle. Catered for all levels, these project-based courses will get you up and running with the basics of Pi, before escalating to full projects. Before you know it, you’ll be building a gaming system to play old Nintendo, […]
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City of Alton Invites Residents to Help Shape the Future Through Comprehensive Plan Visioning Workshop

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ALTON – The City of Alton is excited to announce the second phase of community engagement for its new 20-year Comprehensive Plan — an important milestone following the first round of workshops and outreach held in October 2025. This next phase will reconnect with residents, business owners, and stakeholders to confirm that the draft direction of the plan reflects community priorities and to gather additional feedback before recommendations are finalized. The Comprehensive Plan will

Mo. group backs amendments to cut income tax, expand fiscal limits

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ST. LOUIS — Freedom Principle MO is publicly supporting a set of proposed constitutional amendments that would phase out Missouri’s individual income tax, limit government revenue growth and expand taxpayer protections, according to a statement released by the group’s president.
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline

St. Louis weather: 70s return, rain and storms ahead

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ST. LOUIS – Temperatures will return to the 70s today and then bounce between the 70s and lower 80s through early next week. At this time, it appears that we will fall several degrees short of record levels on the warmest days, which will be Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. Rain and Storms There are a [...]
Chris Higgins

Alton Felon Charged With Possession Of iPhone-Shaped Stun Gun

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ALTON – A convicted felon from Alton has been charged with possessing a stun gun resembling an iPhone while he was being booked into jail. 45-year-old Joshua J. Butkovich of Alton was charged on April 1, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon. Butkovich was allegedly in possession of a “stun gun designed to look like an iPhone” on Oct. 9, 2025, according to charging documents. His possession of the weapon was illegal as a felon previously convicted

Headlight Glare Problems Surge Among Drivers

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ST. LOUIS - A new AAA survey highlights a growing concern among U.S. drivers: headlight glare after dark. AAA found that six in 10 drivers say glare is a problem, and nearly three-quarters of those affected believe it has worsened over the past decade, raising concerns about safety, headlight regulations, and modern lighting standards. “Headlight glare has become a major source of frustration and concern for millions of drivers,” said Greg Brannon, director of automotive engineering