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Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday signed a bill that the Republican-controlled Legislature passed with bipartisan support.

The House gave final approval to a proposal ‘fixing the glitch’ in charter school funding Thursday.

The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced today they have charged 24 year old Pennsylvania man Ameal Jones with two counts of second degree domestic assault. Jones was in St. Louis to work for People's Voices For A Change to collect signatures for a ballot petition to legalize marijuana. Jones, his victim and other individuals were staying at a rented house in Overland while working to collect signatures for the petition.

I don't know what this guy was doing while I was waiting for a train at the Vermont/Sunset station on the LA Metro red line. I'm pretty sure I don't want to know.

The Osbourne family will soon be adding a new member. Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon, has announced that she's expecting her first child. "I know that I…

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What the actual fuck, EU? While they pretend to be all about protecting privacy, they then push out this bit of utter nonsense: a bill to “protect the children” by literally requiring online services scan all messaging all the time. In some ways, the bill is similar to the EARN IT Act in the US, […]

CARLINVILLE - A 49-year-old man died in a motorcycle-truck accident involving a box trailer at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2022, on Illinois Route 108 at East Second Road, Montgomery County, Illinois State Police reported on Thursday morning. The victim in the crash was Ronald C. Schaaff of Carlinville, who operated the motorcycle. ISP said Illinois Route 108 was closed for approximately 4 hours. Th e Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 18 WHAT: Two-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash. WHERE: Illinois Route 108 at East 2 nd Road, Montgomery County. WHEN: 5:40 p.m, May 11, 2022 VEHICLES: Unit 1- 2008 Red Yamaha Motorcycle Unit 2- 2013 Blue Dodge Truck pulling a box trailer DRIVERS : Unit 1 – Ronald C. Schaaff, 49-year-old male from Carlinville, IL – Deceased Unit 2 – Harold K. Schmidt, 57-year-old male from Carlinville, IL PRELIMINARY: " A preliminary investigation indicates the following occurred:

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The developer said the project will be “developed with private dollars and will provide significant tax revenues to local government entities.”

Tariq Redden, 20, of north St. Louis County died Tuesday night.

Missouri charter schools will see millions in increased funding under a bill headed to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk with provisions protecting money allocated to local school districts. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Doug Richey, R-Excelsior Springs, has been a three-year effort by charter school proponents to obtain more funds for their students. The bill also […]

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Justice Lisa Holder White, who currently sits on the 4th District Illinois Appellate Court, will fill the seat in July.

Today on TAP: A federal court in Tennessee could require Starbucks to adhere to labor law now—not, as has been customary, in the far distant future.

A new European-inspired dining concept will open in the former Café Natasha’s location at 3200 S. Grand Blvd. Here's what the new restaurant's partners and chef have in store for diners.

EDWARDSVILLE - Chief Deputy Sheriff Major Jeffrey C. Connor was presented with a lifesaving award recently by Sheriff John Lakin for actions in February 2021. "Major Connor was on his way to work when he overheard police radio traffic of a possible disturbance on interstate 270," Sheriff Lakin said. "Major Connor was close. Major Connor responded and found it was actually a medical emergency. Major Connor performed CPR for approximately nine minutes before other first responders arrived." Sheriff Lakin added: "It was later learned the individual made a full recovery and was released six days later from the hospital."Your fast response, critical decision-making, and CPR training were instrumental in the good outcome. You went above and beyond the call of duty. "Major Connor, we appreciate your dedication to duty and service! Thank you!"

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A Maryland Heights-based provider of behavioral and mental health services has expanded its footprint into West Virginia with the acquisition of a privately owned human services business.

After more than two years of closure brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Louis concert venue the Ready Room is finally returning to the Grove, in the space formerly occupied by Atomic Cowboy at 4140 Manchester Avenue. And according to a press release Thursday afternoon, that's not the only change being made to the beloved venue. In addition to being a destination to catch a concert, the Ready Room will now also operate as a bar and restaurant, with an expanded and fully renovated layout. The Ready Room team, consisting of co-owners Mike Cracchiolo and Rick Giordano, tapped Chef Pepe Kehm of the Clayton restaurant Peno to design the menu, which will deliver a fusion of southern Italian and St. Louis staples.