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Launch of Missouri sports betting delayed until fall after emergency rules were rejected

8 months 3 weeks ago
A dispute over whether the Missouri Gaming Commission can issue emergency rules to implement sports wagering will delay the licensing of casinos and online operators until fall, the executive director of the Missouri Gaming Commission said Monday. Last week, Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins rejected the gaming commission emergency rules intended to allow it […]
Rudi Keller

Tom Lane Female Athlete Of Month: CM Cheerleader Alee Goodman Selected To Perform At 2025 Varsity Spirit Event In Orlando, Fla.

8 months 3 weeks ago
MEMPHIS, TENN. – Alee Goodman, a cheerleader from Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto, has been selected to perform in the 2025 Varsity Spirit Spring Break Performance at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Fla. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, and will feature over 300 performers from across the United States. Goodman is among a distinguished group of school cheerleaders, all-star cheerleaders, studio dancers, and aspiring cheerleaders and dancers invited to take part in this exclusive event. She will perform at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park in front of hundreds of fans, showcasing her skills in a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere. Goodman is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month for CM. In addition to the performance, participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow cheerleaders and dancers from around the country, making the experience not only a showcase of talent but also a chance for camaraderie

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Haine Comments In More Details About Andrews' Guilty Verdict

8 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine provided a full statement on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, after a defendant has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of two victims, one of whom was the perpetrator’s adoptive father. Bryce V. Andrews, 26, formerly of unincorporated Alton, was found guilty of first-degree murder for fatally stabbing Robert Andrews, 59, and Leonard “Jim” Ebrey, 67, in February 2021. Robert Andrews was the adoptive father of Bryce Andrews. Ebrey was the legal spouse of Robert Andrews. Haine said the victims were stabbed a combined 115 times. Bryce Andrews will be sentenced later. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison, due to being convicted of murdering two victims. Associate Judge Neil Schroeder announced the verdict Monday following a bench trial that took place last week in Circuit Court in Madison County. The murders were discovered by emergency personnel who responded to a fire a

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John Oliver’s Content Moderation Episode Isn’t Just Funny — It’s Absolutely Accurate

8 months 3 weeks ago
Here was a fun surprise last night. John Oliver just delivered what might be the most accessible and accurate mainstream takedown of content moderation myths we’ve seen yet. The latest episode of “Last Week Tonight” tackled content moderation head-on, while systematically dismantling Mark Zuckerberg’s increasingly dubious justifications for Meta’s policy changes. In this era where […]
Mike Masnick

Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of The Month: Edwardsville Diver Derek Ruehl Shines In Springboard Competition

8 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Derek Ruehl, a junior diver for the Edwardsville Tigers, won the one-meter springboard diving competition on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, securing a spot at the state championships with a score of 428.25 points. Andrew Kotner of Springfield also qualified for state by finishing second with 389.30 points. Micah Finckbone, another diver from Edwardsville, placed fourth with 207.10 points. Derek is a Spencer Homes Male Athlete Of the Month for the Tigers. Ruehl, who has made his debut in springboard diving this year, has transitioned from a successful career in tumbling. He began tumbling at the age of nine and has had incredible success on both a national and international level. Derek described his experience in diving as "really fun" and a "new thing to figure out." He expressed enthusiasm for the challenges the sport presents. "This was my first year in diving, and it has been great," Ruehl said. "I love a challenge." His coach, Gayle Lindsay, has played a significant

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