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Members of the Missouri House Budget Committee on Wednesday made Attorney General Andrew Bailey defend his request for millions in additional funding and his decision to sue Starbucks for allegations it discriminated against white applicants in hiring and promotions. Republican members of the committee led the questioning of Bailey’s request for new funds, asking why […]

Bad Company is one of the artists nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and frontman Paul Rodgers is thankful for those he believes made it happen."If I…

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Runway 11-29 at St. Louis Lambert International Airport was closed late Wednesday morning after a United Airlines regional jet slid off the taxiway just after landing.

It would take food and medicine from the poor and give the money to the rich. But there’s nothing even approaching consensus among Republicans.

The Homegrown midfielder had an outstanding 2024 season in MLS Next Pro. Now, he’s ready for the next step.

Another day, another computer system for DOGE to unlawfully access. This time it is the one running the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, one of the latest to be unlawfully shut down. Bloomberg is reporting that this time the DOGE bros incursion into the systems came with some sort of MOU, which did a few things […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A $10 million settlement between county officials in Springfield, Illinois, and the family of Sonya Massey is the “first step in getting full justice” for the Black woman fatally shot in her home last summer by a sheriff's deputy, lawyers said Wednesday. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump told reporters the settlement, [...]

The complete lineup for Milwaukee Summerfest has been announced, with the additions of artists like Chicago, DEVO, George Thorogood and the Destroyers and more.Both Def Leppard and James Taylor were previously announced…

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(The Center Square) – Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 corruption-related charges, but the jury could not reach a unanimous decision on an overarching racketeering conspiracy. The jury also deadlocked on all six counts that Madigan's codefendant, Michael McClain, was charged with. Madigan, 82, was charged in March 2022 with 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct in connection with a scheme that federal prosecutors referred…

Metallica has announced the high school winners of their 2024 marching band competition.Taking first place in the large high school category is Sonia Sotomayer High School in San Antonio, Texas. The medium…

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Andrew Bailey's suit comes amid a sweeping crackdown from the Trump administration on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both in government entities and private sector businesses.

COLLINSVILLE - The City of Collinsville welcomed three new leadership appointments within its Police Department during the City Council meeting on Tuesday night, Feb. 11, 2025. Collinsville Mayor Jeff Stehman officiated the swearing-in ceremony for the newly promoted officers, who bring decades of experience to their roles. Mark Kuechle, a 17-year veteran of the Collinsville Police Department, was promoted to the position of Assistant Chief of Police/Major. Kuechle's extensive background includes roles as Patrol Officer, Detective, Patrol Sergeant, Investigations Sergeant, and Patrol Lieutenant. He is also recognized as a decorated member of the Major Case Squad. Brad Akers, with 18 years of service, was elevated to Lieutenant. Akers has held various positions, including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, K-9 Handler, and Patrol Sergeant, and has been a member of the Major Case Squad. Jay Edwards received a promotion to Sergeant after 16 years with the department. His experience

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SCI Engineering, one of St. Charles County's largest businesses, has named a new president as part of a strategic plan.

Spencer has criticized the transition from the Workhouse closure as the City Justice Center faces severe staffing shortage.