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Milwaukee PD Wants To Trade 2.5 Million Mugshots For Free Facial Recognition Tech
Maybe Clearview got it all wrong. Scraping the web for tens of billions of records for free sounds like a good business model, but that model only works if you can keep the malodorous funk of your work from soaking into your reputation. Clearview’s tactics have gotten it banned, fined, and sued and it doesn’t […]
St. Peters man charged in fatal DWI crash that killed passenger
A St. Peters man faces felony charges after a DWI crash that killed one passenger and hurt three others last year.
Registration for Camp Hellbender is OPEN!
Ferguson Twilight Run is Saturday May 17
Runners and walkers will enjoy one mile, 5K (3.1 miles) and 10K (6.2 miles) distances on routes that are USATF-certified by Big River Running Company.“Sixteen years of the Ferguson Twilight Run reflects the community’s commitment to health, wellness, and unity. This milestone represents more than just a race – it’s a celebration of every runner, […]
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Sherwood Elementary Special Education Teacher receives $500 for making a lasting impression with his students
SPONSORED – "Mr. Flachs is an amazing teacher making a huge impact on my son and his students. This is his first year teaching special education after previously teaching 3rd grade.” “He has a blended classroom of all grades and all abilities. He goes above and beyond with his communication, cheering his students on and [...]
Mayor Spencer Appoints Colonel Ben Jonsson as Chief Operating Officer
Colonel Benjamin Jonsson brings internationally recognized leadership to the position directly overseeing the city’s operations.
Casino revenue fell in Missouri in 2024, but saw double-digit increase in Illinois
And 122 million adult Americans, or 49% of the adult population, visited a casino for gambling or other entertainment purposes in 2024, the highest level of casino visitation on record.
Survey Shows Public Views Construction Crafts To Be Among “Toughest Jobs”
Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.” Police officers ranked No. 5, […]
St. Louis to conduct siren tests Thursday - Here's why
If you're in the City of St. Louis this afternoon, you'll hear tornado sirens. But don't be alarmed, it's only a test.
2 injured after crash and fire on I-44 Wednesday afternoon
Alton Mayor, New Council Members, City Clerk Sworn In
ALTON – Alton City Hall saw some new and returning elected officials sworn into office at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. As the meeting of the old City Council drew to a close, outgoing members expressed their appreciation for fellow city officials – starting with outgoing Third Ward Alderman Raymond Strebel. “I’d like to thank the citizens of Alton,” Strebel said. “I was honored to serve as an alderman and I truly wish only the best for the future of the City of Alton.” Alderman John Meehan and Alderwoman Rosie Brown wished all the best to the outgoing council members, thanking them for their dedication to the city. Mayor David Goins presented a plaque to longtime City Clerk Cheryl Ingle, commemorating her 29 years of service to the City of Alton. “I’m sorry to be going, but I loved working here my whole 29 years, and enjoyed all the departments I worked in and all the people I’ve worked with,”
Stroke Navigator Brittany Best Highlights Urgency Of Time In Stroke Awareness Month
ALTON - Brittany Best, BSN RN and Stroke Navigator at OSF Healthcare in Alton, discussed the significance of Stroke Awareness Month on C.J. Nasello's Our Daily Show! and the critical need for recognizing stroke symptoms and seeking immediate care. Best, who recently transitioned to her current role after 12 years working in the emergency room area, emphasized that strokes can occur at any age and remain the fifth leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. “It has been a good change, it has been a good transition,” she said of her new position. She highlighted the importance of the “BE FAST” acronym for identifying stroke symptoms: sudden loss of balance, facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulties or slurred speech, and the urgency to call 911 if any of these signs develop. Best noted that symptoms can be one or multiple and stressed, “If you see one, seek attention.” Women face unique risks, with one in five experiencing
Stadium funding, gun rights law among casualties of Missouri Senate breakdown
When Missouri Senate leaders turned to a rarely-used procedural maneuver Wednesday to cut off debate and force a vote to ban abortion and repeal a paid-sick leave law, they essentially ended the legislative session two days early. They also sealed the fate of a litany of bills. Among the final-day casualties: – A massive incentive […]
Materials Costs Tame in April Despite Increases in Iron and Steel Prices
Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today. Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.2% for the month. Overall construction input prices are 0.1% higher than a year ago, while nonresidential construction […]
On This Day, May 15, 1965: Bob Dylan scored his first top-40 hit
On This Day, May 15, 1965 ...Bob Dylan scored his first top-40 hit when "Subterranean Homesick Blues" peaked at #39 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.The tune was the lead-off…
Cumulative cannabis sales near $4 billion in Missouri
St. Louis County Prosecutors Announce Serious Charges Against Former School Administrator
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Cedric Gerald, a 48-year-old former principal at Westview Middle School in St. Louis County, faces nine criminal charges related to sexual misconduct involving minors, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Gerald, who has served as principal since 2023, was arrested and is being held on a $1 million cash-only bond without the option of a 10% payment. Gerald has been charged by the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office with second-degree sexual trafficking of a child under 18 years of age, sexual exploitation of a minor, possession of child pornography, attempted statutory sodomy – person less than 14 years of age, sexual misconduct involving a child under 15, first-degree harassment, sexual contact with a student, and two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Office said there may be additional victims due to the extent of Gerald’s interaction
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