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CVPA: A year of questions and few answers

6 months 2 weeks ago
St. Louis police commanders were quick to tout the swift response of officers to a school shooting that happened one year ago, but the department still has left many questions unanswered.
Mitch McCoy

11 Days Until Salute

6 months 2 weeks ago
For tickets and information on the 36th anniversary Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship & Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, visit stlamerican.com. All net proceeds from this annual non-profit (501c3) event go towards scholarships for local, high potential…

Lemay Fire Department sees spike in suspicious fires

6 months 2 weeks ago
The Lemay Fire Protection District hopes the public can help curb a recent spike in suspicious fires. The department reports responding to more than 20 suspicious fires this year and estimates that during previous years, the number would typically fall in the five to 10 range.
Jeff Bernthal

Glen Carbon Upgrading Emergency Notification/Communication System

6 months 2 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon is getting an upgraded emergency notification and communication system, which could include a free mobile app with notifications, emergency texts, and more. Members of the public will need to sign up for these alerts once the system has been updated. Village trustees unanimously approved a Service Agreement with CivicPlus for the “CivicReady Mass Notification System” on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Village Administrator Jamie Bowden said at the meeting that the village’s old notification system has become obsolete. “The notification system we currently use is not adequate, it’s not being utilized,” Bowden said. “CivicReady, it’s an encompassing, multi-channel emergency and routine communication system. We will be able to utilize it for notifications for emergencies, et cetera. It will also provide a mobile app for citizens to receive updates … notifications via text. It’s a little

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Meta sued by 41 states for turning kids into addicts

6 months 2 weeks ago
Meta is being sued by 41 states for knowingly putting teens in danger. There are two big complaints. The first is that Facebook and Instagram recruit users under 13 in violation of the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. This is plausible and easy to understand. But the other, bigger complaint is that Facebook and ...continue reading "Meta sued by 41 states for turning kids into addicts"
Kevin Drum