In September 2023, Ashley, a 29-year-old mother of two who grew up in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, was facing child abuse and neglect charges in a criminal case related to substance use. Her arrest led to her being separated from her youngest daughter. But instead of receiving jail time, Ashley was connected with a […]
After spending election season whining that the program was taking too long, Republicans have been introducing massive new changes to a $42.5 billion infrastructure bill broadband grant program (BEAD) that not only don’t serve the public interest, but could also introduce years of potential new delays. Their changes are twofold: one, they want to strip […]
I’ve gotten used to sending my sister the same short text every once in a while. “You guys okay?” She’s lived in Los Angeles for more than a decade now, and has experienced enough wildfires and earthquakes that this text has become routine. Fortunately she’s stayed safe through all of them, although she did have […]
Protests against federal immigration enforcement actions have spread to cities across the nation, including St. Louis, where a demonstration is planned for Wednesday afternoon.
Attorneys retained by former students say seven total victims have been identified so far, with Gerald’s alleged trail of abuse extending further than just his time at Riverview Gardens.
A city spokesperson said Sheriff Alfred Montgomery’s office had started refusing requests the day after telling aldermen he had withdrawn a threat to do so.
St. Charles County is using $856,000 in federal funds to purchase the homes that have experienced significant flood damage at least three times over the past decade.
State officials have identified $58 million in public costs and $18.7 million in individual costs so far. But a state spokesman said those aren't final.