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Jill Stein faces court date over WashU protest charges
Body of missing St. Peters man found, no foul play suspected
A man reported missing by the St. Peters Police Department has been found deceased, officials announced Wednesday.
Josh Hawley launches legislation to eliminate income tax on overtime pay
In what he calls “pro-labor and pro-family” legislation, Missouri’s senior GOP senator proposes bill that would eliminate income taxes on overtime pay.
Soccer training facility expands to St. Louis area
A franchisee for an Indiana-based soccer training business has expanded to the St. Louis area.
Opinion: Mayor Goins Has Earned Four More Years
ALTON - As I step down from my role as Ward 7 Alderman, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on my time in office and express my strong support for Mayor David Goins’ continued leadership. Serving on the City Council has given me a firsthand look at the challenges our city faces and the critical decisions required to move Alton forward. Over the past several years, Mayor Goins has worked diligently to stabilize the city’s finances, foster economic growth, and take the long-overdue step of developing a city-wide strategic plan—something Alton has not had since 2003. His leadership has been defined by fiscal responsibility, proactive decision-making, and a willingness to collaborate with businesses, developers, and state and federal officials to bring meaningful opportunities to Alton. One of Mayor Goins' most significant accomplishments is launching the process to develop a comprehensive strategic plan. A strategic plan serves as a roadmap for a city’s
Saturday Night’s Alright: Elton John & Brandi Carlile booked for ‘Saturday Night Live’
Elton John and Brandi Carlile are headed to Saturday Night Live in April.The artists will be the musical guests for the April 5 episode of the NBC late night comedy…
Messenger: Lawyer battling landlords hopes next St. Louis mayor can fix records fiasco
A lawyer wanted to check on a landlord in St. Louis. He ended up in an absurd tug-of-the-war with the city over public records.
YouTube Apparently Unsure If Shakespeare Is In The Public Domain
One of the darker threads of Walled Culture the book (free digital versions available) is how complex copyright enforcement systems can be abused, for example by sending Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown requests for material that is perfectly legal. A recent post on the Public Citizen blog offers an extreme example of this blight. Here’s the summary […]
'They wanted him dead,' Missouri dog rescued after getting shot by bow and arrow
A dog from East Prairie, Missouri, over two hours south of St. Louis, was rescued after he was found shot in the neck with a bow and arrow.
Car dealership sold to Colorado automotive group, changes name
A car dealer sold last year, and its property recently traded for $7 million.
Fascism’s Feeble Firebreaks
Today on TAP: How will Trump’s madness be contained? Three sources of pushback are traditional conservatives, courts, and Republicans in Congress. So far, none are all that reassuring.
Ozzy Osbourne marks anniversary of Randy Rhoads’ death
Ozzy Osbourne has shared a tribute to the late Randy Rhoads on the 43rd anniversary of the guitarist's death.In a Facebook post, the Prince of Darkness calls Rhoads "quite possibly the…
Why Missouri lawmakers can challenge voter-approved laws
Several months after Missouri voters approved ballot measures to expand abortion rights and sick leave benefits, both are now facing challenges from state lawmakers.
ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons backs Joe Cocker for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons is the latest artist speaking out in support of Joe Cocker getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Gibbons, who was inducted into the…
Eureka installs Safe Haven baby box, becoming third in St. Louis area
An option used for mothers to anonymously surrender their baby, the Safe Haven baby box, is adding a new location to the area Wednesday.
Social Security Administration to require in-person identity checks for new and existing recipients
Beginning March 31, people will no longer be able to verify their identity to the SSA over the phone and those who cannot properly verify their identity over the agency’s “my Social Security” online service, will be required to visit…
Accused church arsonist admits he gets ‘adrenaline rush’ from setting fires
A Warren County, Missouri, man is in custody for allegedly starting a fire that destroyed a church and several vehicles.
New earthquakes on the New Madrid fault are coming. A new tool envisions the aftermath.
One of the “worst-case scenarios” with an epicenter in southeast Missouri, near Sikeston, would be the least disastrous of the three possibilities.
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