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Members of an underground criminal community are targeting U-Haul because of the wealth of non-public information it can hold on targets.

ST. LOUIS - Crews are working around the clock to clear roads after the snow, with officials urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Streets Department Director Bethany Williams reported that while major arterial roads like Kingshighway and Grand are receiving priority treatment, secondary and residential streets remain snow-covered. Crews are now able to push snow [...]

Welcome to This Day in History for January 6, 2025! 2021: The U.S. Capitol Riot On January 6, 2021, the United States experienced an unprecedented event when a mob stormed the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. This incident occurred on the day that Congress was set to certify the Electoral College results of the presidential election held in November 2020. The riot was fueled by claims of widespread election fraud, despite a lack of evidence supporting such allegations. As rioters breached the Capitol, they aimed to overturn the election results and disrupt the certification process for President Joe Biden's victory over then-incumbent Donald Trump. Lawmakers were evacuated, and the National Guard was deployed to restore order. By the end of the day, five people had died, and many others were injured. The aftermath of the riot led to widespread condemnation, discussions about security failures, and political ramifications that would echo throughout the subsequent years.

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The suit, filed Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, alleges that it was a political decision and violated the companies’ due process.

There are two separate lawsuits, including one against rival Cleveland-Cliffs and the president of United Steelworkers.

In 2022, Heather Overstreet moved her growing dog grooming, training and boarding business into a converted garage. It was a milestone for a business she started at age 16 by training dogs for friends of her mother. She innovated on the furnishings, refurbishing a bathtub left behind by the previous owner to use for dog washing. She built indoor kennels with room for 12 dogs and fenced 10,000 square feet outdoors to exercise dogs in daycare and overnight boarding. But future expansion is on hold,…

Metro East Illinois is facing challenging winter weather conditions on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, as heavy snowfall and strong winds are impacting travel and road safety. However, IDOT and various city and county street crews have valiantly worked on the roadways overnight. The snowfall at this point at 7:40 a.m. on Monday has diminished, the National Weather Service in St. Louis' Meteorologist Mellissa Byrd reports early in the morning. Joe Monroe, an Operations Engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in the Metro East region, provided an update on the situation early Monday morning. Monroe reported that the area experienced approximately three additional inches of snow overnight in many locations, with winds shifting somewhat. He emphasized the importance of patience and preparation for those planning to travel, stating, “It looks like winds have turned a little bit more northerly component.” Monroe noted that crews are working diligently to make roads

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. Several Edwardsville students were announced on the Dean's List. They are listed below. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor "dean's list", but some grant the "Dean's Honor List" and "Dean's High Honor List." HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, COLLEGE, AWARD Edwardsville, IL Sydney Chong, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Jordyn Ginestra, College of Letters and Science, Dean's List Maria Linden, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List

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COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Madison and St. Clair counties during January. OREPs allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle passengers (front and back) to be buckled up! Safety belts are still one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles, estimated to save over 14,000 lives each year. Nearly 50% of vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes were not buckled up. The objective of this program is to increase occupant restraint compliance through education, child safety seat inspections, and enforcement.

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“I would prefer individual businesses to set the salaries of their employees,” one Republican said.

A snow plow in Brentwood caught fire this morning due to an engine issue, but the driver was not injured and crews are investigating the cause.

PAGEDALE, Mo. -- A house fire on 70th Street in Pagedale has left one person dead and seven others hospitalized due to smoke inhalation, authorities said. Pagedale Police responded to the scene, where seven people managed to escape and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Later, firefighters discovered an eighth victim who did [...]

Back in 2023 Mozilla issued a report indicating that automakers have some of the worst privacy and security standards in all of tech, routinely hoovering up oceans of consumer behavior and phone data then failing to adequately secure it. Senator Ron Wyden has been at the forefront of calls for Congress to shake off corruption […]