This article originally ran in the Alton Telegraph on April 7, 2022. COLLINSVILLE — Transportation has always played a major role in the economy of the Metro East and St. Louis. Combined with modern logistics, it has become a major factor in job creation in the region. Issues in that industry sector — ranging from infrastructure to worker training — are becoming […]
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Missouri’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Council has recommended a reprimand for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner following allegations that she purposefully withheld evidence from the defense team for former Gov. Eric Greitens.
In less than an hour Monday, Gardner agreed to a 40-page stipulation that set forth how notes and a recording Gardner’s office took during an interview with Greitens’ alleged mistress were not given to defense attorneys.
The…
The Black Crowes will release a six-track EP titled 1972 that finds the band celebrating the 50th anniversary of some of their favorite songs. The EP, which you can pre-order…
The guitar Kurt Cobain played in Nirvana's iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" video is going up for auction. The instrument, a 1969 left-handed Fender Mustang with a Lake Placid Blue…
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A vehicle was pulled from the Mississippi River near the Gateway Arch this morning. First responders arrived on the scene at around 8:00 am. The vehicle appears to be a Dodge Charger. The car was unoccupied and it is not clear why it was in the river in such a prominent [...]
Though federal stockpiles have been replenished, shriveling domestic production has raised concerns that state governments, medical facilities and others could again get stuck scrambling for gear during a future pandemic.
The man at the center of a controversial March 19 incident — which police claim was an attempted police carjacking, and Kim Gardner’s office says was not — says he was in no way trying to steal a car.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased has been identified as Eric Harris, 38 years of age, of the 9700 block of Lanier Drive in Moline Acres, Missouri 63136. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are currently investigating a homicide in the 9700 block of Lanier Drive in the City of Moline Acres which resulted in the death of an adult male. On April 7, 2022, at approximately 4:46 PM, City of Moline Acres police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 9700 block of Lanier Drive. Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Shortly thereafter, the City of Moline Acres Police Officers requested the assistance of St. Louis County Police Department. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are now leading the investigation. Preliminary investigation has
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has announced the lineup for the 2022 edition of his Ohana Festival, taking place September 30 to October 2 at Doheny State Beach in Dana…
In an increasing number of states, legislators are pushing an approach advocated by the Cicero Institute, a Texas-based group founded in 2016 by Joe Lonsdale, the billionaire co-founder of software company Palantir.
We may supposedly be a nation of equals but some people will always be more equal than others. The justice system has multiple tiers. This has always been the case, despite the best efforts of the founding fathers. Rich people view some laws as optional, since they can easily absorb the fines and fees. Laws […]
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Illinois Division recently announced a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a career in nursing. The HSHS Scholars program is open to qualifying students attending an accredited nursing program. Students can earn up to $20,000 of funding for educational expenses. In addition to financial help, recipients will have a job upon graduating and passing boards in an HSHS Illinois Division hospital. “HSHS St. Francis Hospital and the other HSHS ministries in Illinois have many education and career development programs with partners in our area and within our system. This scholarship is another way we can support nursing students early in their careers while developing a strong, highly-competent workforce for our hospitals and the patients we serve,” said Bobbi Kinkelaar, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer at HSHS St. Francis Hospital. Interested students can apply at hshs.org/ILnursingscholarship. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2022.
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