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Survivors of CVPA shooting still waiting on lawmakers to enact stricter gun laws
One year since the deadly school shooting at a St. Louis City high school and students and teachers are still waiting for lawmakers to strengthen the state's gun laws.
Chance of rain and incoming cold front may limit Halloween sightseeing this weekend
Thank you to our viewers for sending in their decked-out, spooky front yards and porches. The arrival of Halloween night is upon us, and we have loved seeing your decorated homes this season.
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Transfer Student Gabe Smith Welcomed With Open Arms By Shells - Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Athlete Of The Month
ROXANA - Being on the offensive line for Roxana, Gabe Smith might not get his hands on the football too often but plays a big role in the Shells’ run-heavy offense. Gabe has been spending his senior season for the Shells opening running lanes for the triumvirate of game-changing running backs Roxana has in the backfield at any given time. Gabe made the move over to Roxana after playing for East Alton-Wood River and said he felt immediately welcomed by his new teammates in Roxana Red and Gold. Gabe joined a big senior group with the Shells. “Going from being the new guy on the block and coming in, everyone was very welcoming,” Gabe said following Roxana’s big win at Marquette to seal their undefeated regular season. “It meant a lot transferring from Wood River.” Gabe went from the Oilers to the Shells at just the right time and got to be a vital part of the Shells front during their undefeated season, their first since 2003. “I
Where to observe Dia De Los Muertos in St. Louis
The Sheldon is adding new events, and the Missouri History Museum will host two days of programming.
Durbin, Waters Introduce Class Act To Give Students Defrauded By For-Profit Colleges Their Day In Court
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) today reintroduced bicameral legislation designed to strengthen students’ ability to hold for-profit colleges accountable in court for their misconduct. The Court Legal Access and Student Support (CLASS) Act would enhance accountability for for-profit colleges and safeguard taxpayer dollars by prohibiting an institution of higher education from receiving Title IV federal student aid if the school’s enrollment agreement requires mandatory arbitration or otherwise restricts students’ ability to pursue claims against the school in court. The bill also would ensure that the Federal Arbitration Act , which governs the enforcement of arbitration proceedings, would not apply to student enrollment agreements. Because legitimate non-profit colleges and universities do not include mandatory arbitration clauses in their enrollment agreements, this legislation is
Focused on healing, reflection on anniversary of CVPA mass shooting
It's been one year since the mass shooting at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School.
Author Event: Elizabeth Arnold and Patrick Morrissey
Please join us in welcoming two critically acclaimed poets to read from and sign copies of their newest books.ELIZABETH ARNOLD is the author of six books of poems, including Skeleton […]
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New French AI Copyright Law Would Effectively Tax AI Companies, Enrich Collection Societies
This blog has written a number of times about the reaction of creators to generative AI. Legal academic and copyright expert Andres Guadamuz has spotted what may be the first attempt to draw up a new law to regulate generative AI. It comes from French politicians, who have developed something of a habit of bringing in new laws attempting […]
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposes creation of new standalone early childhood agency
Vowing to make Illinois the top state for child care accessibility, Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he wants to consolidate all early childhood programs and funding at one new agency.
St Louis should lead the nation in addressing the housing crisis
Lawsuit claims Calverton Park car towing policy violates constitutional rights
William Villalongo and Shraddha Ramani | Public Lecture Series at WashU’s Sam Fox School
Join the Sam Fox School at Washington University in St. Louis October 24 for a free public lecture from artist William Villalongo and data scientist Shraddha Ramani. Over the past […]
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Collegiate families deal with 'mixed bag of feelings' on school shooting anniversary
The deadly shooting one year ago at Central Visual Performing Arts High School left many students and teachers to deal with immeasurable grief. STLPR’s Kate Grumke shares how Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience students are processing difficult emotions as they reflect on the upcoming anniversary of the deadly shooting in the school building they share with CVPA. Also, STLPR’s Chad Davis highlights how CVPA artists and alumni have spent the year using art to work through trauma.
Costco Business Center opens in north St. Louis County
Man convicted of killing DEA informant as part of St. Louis drug ring
Freeman Whitfield IV, 29, was found guilty of charges including fentanyl distribution, killing someone during a drug trafficking crime and illegal gun and ammunition possession.
At MoKaBe's, CVPA Students' Art Ensures St. Louis Won't Forget
At MoKaBe's Coffeehouse near Tower Grove Park, it feels just like every other morning. Customers sip their lattes and work on their laptops. Employees banter in the kitchen.
Sources: St. Louis Cardinals fire director of security
Missing Man Discovered Deceased Near I-255 and Culp Lane
BETHALTO - Jeremy Spears, missing since last Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, was discovered deceased on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, near I-255 and Culp Lane. The body was found at 11:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, close to the highway near a wooded area. A group of searchers organized and started at approximately 11 a.m. and found the body shortly after. The search team was described as "a great group of people - family, friends, veterans and just others wanting to help. Thankfully, the farmers and landowners were more than willing to allow this happen." Lindsay Greenlee, Jeremy’s sister, made this statement: “Our beloved Jeremy was found today in the search and rescue. He is no longer with us in this world but will be in our hearts forever. We are grateful for all the love and support we have received from so many over the last few days. We had lots of volunteers show up today and this would not have been possible without them. The Madison County Scanner page organized the search