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The mother accepted the offer, believing the 54-year-old man was being altruistic and had no other motives, she told investigators.

After losing his bid to name the next prosecutor, Page faces a hostile County Council determined to check his power.

Mark Zuckerberg says Meta is getting out of the misinformation business: We're going to get rid of fact checkers and replace them with Community Notes, similar to X.... The fact checkers have just been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they created, especially in the US. ....We're going to move our trust ...continue reading "Meta joins Team Trump"

Elton John has been a supporter of Chappell Roan since 2023, before she became a Grammy-nominated megastar.  Over the past year, the two have become good pals, so it's no…

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It seems unfathomable that we’re even here. The First Amendment is one of our clearer constitutional provisions. “Make no law,” it says, “abridging the freedom of speech.” And yet, with the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” Congress has done exactly that, effectively banning a platform helping millions of Americans speak. It tells […]

An extension of Pierce Creek Cattle Company and its popular MOObile food truck, the complex will include a restaurant, bar, bakery, butcher shop, catering operation, and retail market.

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey has announced the suspension of its yard waste drop-off site on Stamper Lane, effective today. The site will remain closed for the winter season. Residents of Godfrey who have full bags of yard waste ready for disposal are encouraged to contact the Mayor’s office at (618) 466-3324, extension 1, to arrange for drop-off over the next week. The village has stated that any stickers purchased for yard waste bags will be honored when the site reopens in the spring. This seasonal closure is part of the village's ongoing efforts to manage waste disposal efficiently during the colder months.

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From The Construction Broadsheet:  The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will send approximately $4.4 billion of loans and grants to rural electric cooperatives around the country as part of the agency’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. The clean energy funding, according to the USDA, will go towards projects that will […]

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s system for rating schools came under fire Tuesday morning as the State Board of Education looked at the accreditation status of districts. Questions about the department’s system arose as Kerry Casey, a board member from Chesterfield, pushed for St. Louis Public Schools to be demoted from fully […]

A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist the family of 19-year-old Elijah Madison, who recently died tragically. The fundraiser, organized by Trenton Saettele, aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with funeral arrangements and memorial services. Elijah Madison's unexpected death has prompted an outpouring of grief from friends and community members, who remember him as a kind and vibrant individual. "His loss has left an immense void in our hearts," Saettele stated in the campaign description. The fundraiser seeks to provide support during this difficult time, with all donations designated for the family’s immediate needs. The GoFundMe page highlights the importance of community support, inviting contributions as well as thoughts and prayers from those unable to donate. "Your generosity, love, and support are greatly appreciated as we honor Elijah’s memory and celebrate the beautiful life he lived," the campaign states. As of now, the community

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From Urban Land:  Once overlooked as little more than open-air spaces for trailer parking, industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sites are emerging as a promising niche for their increasingly significant role in the e-commerce and logistics sectors and their potential to earn strong returns for investors. “The pandemic brought shifts in demographic trends, changes in consumption, […]

New data from U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index report determined that departures slightly outnumbered arrivals in Missouri last year among movers using U-Haul.

From Webster- Kirkwood Times:  Kirkwood officials gave initial approval to a proposed expansion of a car dealership, but not before adding a new requirement to Lou Fusz Toyota’s plan. The Kirkwood City Council on Dec. 5 approved the first reading of a measure that permits Lou Fusz Toyota, 10725 Manchester Road, to expand its business […]

From St. Louis Business Journal:  A Cape Girardeau developer is proposing a big indoor sports facility, hotel, food truck park and new restaurants on a vacant site in St. Charles County. The project in O’Fallon, Missouri, referred to as the O’Fallon Sports Center in filings to the city, is being proposed by Andy Patel, owner […]

New data from U-Haul’s 2024 Growth Index report reveals a familiar trend for Illinois: It remains among the top states for outbound movers using U-Haul.