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An 18-year-old was charged in the shooting that left Lekeshia Stokes dead. Police said she sideswiped a car the suspects were in and then they shot into her vehicle.

On the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, four men affiliated with the Kansas City chapter of the right-wing Proud Boys gathered on the west side of the U.S. Capitol, along …

This week's picture captures a short break from the bedtime follies that we endure every night. As you can see, toys are sprinkled all over the bed, and the cats compete with each other to attack them. Charlie usually wins. This picture also shows how photogenic Charlie is. He looks great, just like he does ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 4 March 2022"

Today on TAP: Could this one have some positive outcomes (assuming we all don’t get incinerated)?

Today on TAP: Could this one have some positive outcomes (assuming we all don’t get incinerated)?

At Tuesday’s State of the Union address, one of President Joe Biden’s pledges regarding the internet, was that he wanted to ban targeted advertising. Lots of people cheered this on, because lots of people absolutely loathe targeted advertising — which is sometimes, misleadingly, referred to as “surveillance capitalism.” My own opinion on this is that […]

Enterprise Center visitors will no longer have to wear a mask and show proof of vaccination or a negative test starting Sunday.

Over at Vox today we have yet another piece about "America’s housing crisis." The author proposes a "radical" solution (land taxes) that's not especially radical, but put that aside. The real issue here is that America doesn't have a housing crisis. I'm not sure why, but I find the new urbanists one of the most ...continue reading "Here is my gripe with progressive urbanists"

The Missouri Valley Conference, which this week is hosting its annual Arch Madness tournament at Enterprise Center, added three new members to its roster in the past six months. As the NCAA Division 1 landscape continues to evolve, the St. Louis-based collegiate athletic league may not be done growing.

Of largest 182 U.S. cities, St. Louis finished at No. 161. We were, however, No. 166 last year and No. 168 in 2020. Many neighboring cities had similar scores

The $100 million project was first announced in October 2019 and construction kicked off in February 2020.

ALTON - St. Mary's Catholic and Marquette Catholic students were out in large groups for Ash Wednesday services at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The full student participation in the Ash Wednesday service meant a lot to Rev. Paul M. Nguyen, OMV, of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the other parish priests. "We are very grateful that we are able to offer this traditional Catholic devotion for our students," he said. "Our St. Mary's Middle School students received ashes at a morning Mass held on their campus across town, and our Elementary School students received them at a mid-morning Mass in church. "The students respond very well to the ritual and more importantly what it symbolizes: the personal reform of life according to Jesus's teaching and example," he said. "We also welcomed the entire student body and faculty of Marquette Catholic High School, who nearly fill the seating capacity of the church." Nguyen said although several students who attend Marquette are not Catholic, "w

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The Chicago chapter of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America on Friday accused the former leader of St. Louis' chapter, Al Bond, of "misappropriation of union funds and defrauding the Brotherhood."

WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department announced Friday afternoon that a 15-year-old female has been reported missing as a runaway. The father of Amyracle L. Hardimon, 15, said she left their home after a disagreement and has not been home since. He said she did not attend class Friday morning at Alton High School. "It is believed Amyracle is missing of her own volition," the Wood River Police said. "She was last seen wearing a red Alton High School sweatshirt and grey sweatpants." Amyracle's parents shared the photo with Wood River Police to share with parental permission. If anyone knows where Amyracle is, please contact the Wood River Police Department at 618-251-3114 or your local law enforcement.

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Zachary T. Watson and Alize K. Mayes forced a Highland man to withdraw money from an ATM.

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A man from southern Illinois was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in federal prison for using child rape threats to extort nude pictures and videos from other children online.