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Ex-Democratic Leader Schumer

8 months ago
Today on TAP: He has defied the will of the vast majority of Senate Democrats and played right into the hands of Trump. Time for a new leader.
Robert Kuttner

Charges Filed Against Edwardsville Woman in Fatal Pedestrian Incident

8 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Charges have been filed against Jessica Przygoda, a 34-year-old resident of Edwardsville, in connection with a fatal pedestrian accident that occurred on Aug. 23, 2024, on Meramec Station Road in St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Thursday, March 13, 2025, alleging that Przygoda left the scene of the accident that resulted in the death of 31-year-old Julisa Cannon. According to the probable cause statement, the incident took place just before 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2024, on Meramec Station Road near Crescent Avenue. Cannon, an employee at a nearby Pizza Hut, was walking home with food when she was struck by Przygoda’s vehicle, a white Ford Edge. After the collision, Przygoda reportedly continued driving south on Meramec Station Road and then onto Interstate 44. The investigation indicates that Przygoda was tracking her son’s device at the time, which was part of her decision to follow her

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Second federal judge orders reversal of some Trump workforce cuts

8 months ago
WASHINGTON — A second federal judge ordered late Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration reinstate probationary federal workers who were fired as part of the president’s and billionaire adviser Elon Musk’s government downsizing agenda. District Judge James Bredar for the District of Maryland issued a temporary restraining order mandating nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to […]
Ashley Murray

This Day In History: On This Day: A Dive Into History - March 14, 2025

8 months ago
March 14 holds a special place in the annals of history, marked by significant events that have shaped our world. From groundbreaking scientific advancements to pivotal political shifts, this day echoes with the impact of human endeavor. **1964: The Jack Ruby Verdict** On this day in 1964, a jury in Dallas found Jack Ruby guilty of the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald and sentenced him to death, a verdict that was later overturned, but Ruby died before a retrial could occur. This was a significant event in American history following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ruby, a nightclub owner in Dallas, was charged with the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, the man accused of killing Kennedy. The trial captivated the nation, as it raised questions about conspiracy, justice, and the impact of media on public perception. Ruby's defense argued that he acted out of emotional distress, claiming he wanted to spare Jacqueline Kennedy from the ordeal of a lengthy

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Hand Up Housing Launches 2025 Tiny Build Initiative, Southwestern, Triad, Roxana and Alton Participate

8 months ago
TROY/ROXANA - Hand Up Housing Launches 2025 Tiny Build Partnership with Local High Schools to Empower Students and Support Homeless RecoveryHand Up Housing of Madison County, is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Tiny Build Partnership with Local High Schools, a hands-on initiative designed to equip high school students with valuable construction skills while directly contributing to the fight against street homelessness. The partnership is currently active at Southwestern High School, Roxana High School, and Triad High School, where students are engaged in classroom learning and preparing for hands-on training. Alton High School will soon join them as materials arrive, further expanding the program’s reach. Under the guidance of experienced construction teachers, students will construct a tiny shelter from the ground up. These shelters will be a part of our future plans for the Riverbend Bridge Community, a 24/7 navigation facility that provides transitional support

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KDHX Debt vs Community Support

8 months ago

All of the following numbers come from KDHX’s 990 tax documents filed with the IRS. The numbers in the 990s come from audited financial statements that meet the threshold for federal audit requirements as dictated by KDHX’s agreement with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

In 2015, KDHX owed $5.3M in construction loans, building notes, payroll taxes, and overdue bills. Today, KDHX carries a little over $2M in debt, a total debt reduction of 63% from 2015 to the present.

Here’s a simple graph showing KDHX’s total annual liabilities (short and long term bills and debt) from 2010 to 2024:

- KDHX hit its peak of debt in 2013-2014. That's when KDHX moved to the new building in Grand Center.

Here’s a simple graph showing KDHX’s total income (individual donations, grants, underwriting) for KDHX from 2010 to 2024:

- Support peaked in 2011, before the public portion of the capital campaign to support the move to Grand Center began.   
- Listener support due to listening habits during COVID-19, plus federal COVID-19 relief funds contributed to the income spike in 2020.

Here are the two graphs on the same scale for comparison. Events significant to KDHX have been noted:

Blue line = Liabilities (Debt + Bills)  -  Red Line = Total Income

Duckworth Will Vote No on Republican Bill That Would Cement Elon Musk's Harmful DOGE Cuts at the Expense of Middle-Class Families

8 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement announcing she will vote no on Republicans’ extremely harmful continuing resolution: “I refuse to vote for Republicans’ highly-partisan slush fund bill that grants Donald Trump and co-President Elon Musk permission to continue rigging our government and our economy against the middle class. After weeks of an unelected billionaire taking a chainsaw to programs and services that millions depend on, Republicans are ramming through a bill that would greenlight more of the same chaos—and further cut programs for middle-class Americans, seniors and Veterans in order to carve out tax cuts for billionaires. Hell no, I cannot support that. “Americans deserve so much better. Before the clock runs out, it’s time for Republicans to come back to the negotiating table that they walked away from and strike a bipartisan deal to keep our government open, invest in

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