Interim county Prosecuting Attorney Hannah Dunakey had nighttime ride-alongs with the sergeant while he was on duty, creating "obvious" conflicts of interest in at least 200 cases.
In a stunning escalation that confirms our worst fears, the UK government has finally shown its true hand on encryption — and it’s even worse than we predicted. According to a bombshell report from Joseph Menn at the Washington Post, British officials have ordered Apple to create a backdoor that would allow them to access […]
The St. Louis Development Corporation is calling out KMOV over a short story they aired featuring the agency’s CEO, Neal Richardson. The development arm of the city accuses the CBS affiliate, also known as First Alert 4, of false and misleading coverage that “breaks the tenets of journalism.”
The administration of St. Louis County Executive Sam Page this week pitched its latest major plans to address deficiencies at the government’s Clayton headquarters, as legislators remained skeptical of the information.
The International Institute of St. Louis is trying to raise $500,000 in contributions from the private sector and nonprofit groups as it struggles with anti-immigration executive orders and policies from President Donald Trump.
DUPO — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has made significant progress in the investigation of the Feb. 3, 2025, homicide of 37-year-old Cody Rhodes, resulting in the arrest of three suspects. The investigation, which exemplifies the Squad’s effective bi-state collaboration, involved extensive coordination between law enforcement agencies across Illinois and Missouri. On the day of the incident, Dupo Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 3 in the 100 block of N. 2nd Street. Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals with apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to local hospitals, where Cody Rhodes was pronounced dead. In the wake of the shooting, Dupo Police Chief Dennis Plew recognized the complexity of the case and activated the Major Case Squad, which mobilized quickly to assist in the investigation. The Squad, led by Sergeant Justin Biggs of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, comprised 18
WASHINGTON — Senate Budget Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham on Friday released the text of the budget resolution that will lay the groundwork for Republicans in Congress to overhaul border security, boost defense funding and address energy extraction — if the two chambers can broker a deal. The South Carolina Republican announced earlier this week he […]
I can barely walk to the kitchen without prompting a lengthy attack of uncontrollable shakes and gasping for breath. This is worse than it was a week ago, and if it doesn't resolve soon I'm heading back to the hospital. For now, though, it means I can't wander around to take pictures of the cats. ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 7 February 2025"
The worlds of Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against the Machine and Tool will come together at the massive Black Sabbath reunion and farewell concert.As Ozzy Osbourne's wife, Sharon, tells NME, the…
ALHAMBRA - Legendary Mustang Sanctuary will host a Valentine’s Music Trivia night to raise money for their horses and programs. On Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, community members are invited to the Wood River Moose Lodge for an evening of music trivia, an open bar and plenty of fun. Tickets cost $25 or a table of eight costs $200. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the trivia starts at 7 p.m. Kathy Lewis, who oversees the sanctuary, said it’s the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day while helping a good cause. “What else do you do with your sweetheart?” Lewis asked. “Take your sweetheart, come to the trivia, bring your own little snacks, have a good time.” Lewis explained that Legendary Mustang Sanctuary rescues wild mustangs and burros from kill pens and rehabilitates them at their location in Alhambra. Their ultimate goal is to help these horses get adopted into loving families. They need funds to care for the horses and rescue as many as possible.