We learned earlier this year, it’s not just the FBI targeting extremely vulnerable people with the intent of radicalizing them into arrests on terrorism charges. The FBI has been a world leader in this particular category, apparently incapable of being shamed (or sued) into altering its tactics, which often appear to be on the wrong […]
Donald Trump says he want to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits. These taxes are currently deposited in the Social Security and Medicare trust funds, a policy that was put in place under Ronald Reagan in order to help Medicare and Social Security finances. So what happens to Social Security and Medicare if this ...continue reading "Raw data: How Social Security finances are affected by ending the tax on benefits"
I see that Donald Trump is still droning on about Kamala Harris's Time cover. It's fake, maybe, or it looks like Melania or Time is in the tank for Kamala or something. Just in case you're wondering what this is all about, here's the Time cover and the Getty photograph it's based on: It's an ...continue reading "Kamala Harris looks like Kamala Harris"
Here's the latest from Vox: The hidden reason why your power bill is so high The price of electricity is continuing to rise across the United States, and there’s no end in sight. Why are our electricity bills getting so expensive? Energy prices have been creeping up across the nation for over a decade. The ...continue reading "Today’s boring but true headline: The cost of electricity has not been going up"
SWANSEA - On Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, the Swansea Police Department announced a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors in its own “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It Or Ticket” campaign. Swansea Police Chief Matthew Blomberg announced the campaign will run from Aug. 16 through the early morning hours of Sept. 3, encompassing Labor Day weekend. “We want our community to understand the importance of making smart decisions behind the wheel and on Labor Day and every day,” the chief said. “While our goal is voluntary compliance, drivers should expect strict enforcement of all Swansea roads every day.” In addition to targeting impaired drivers, the campaign will emphasized the “Click It Or Ticket” initiative underscoring the importance of wearing seat belts. Chief Blomberg also urged residents to designate a sober driver when they celebrate. “Do not le
“St. Louis and the Future of Construction” will be the focus of a half day program and event on Sept. 26th. The program and event will be held on the site of the Gateway South Innovation District (GSID) from 7:30AM to Noon. Because GSID is an active development site, the presentation portion of the program […]
GRAFTON — Families and children gathered at Red Hawk Park on Saturday, August 10, 2024, for Grafton's Family Fun Day, a final celebration before the school year begins. The event, organized by the Family Fun Day Committee, offered a variety of activities and refreshments that delighted attendees. The festivities kicked off with Kylie Muntz, Little Miss Jersey County 2024, who participated in the evening's activities, including sitting behind the wheel of a fire truck and getting her face painted by local resident Magge Tarr Soer. Soer's unique face-painting designs were a highlight of the event. Families enjoyed free hot dogs, chips, and water provided by Got Faith Church. Children had the opportunity to explore a fire engine with the knowledgeable crew from QEM and get a firsthand look at one of Grafton's police cars with retired Sergeant Peggy O'Neil. The park buzzed with excitement as children slid, ran, and played, while families relaxed and engaged in games like pickleball.
On Tuesday, Missouri's Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft confirmed that the fate of abortion rights in the state will be decided on the ballot in November --- but how we got here tells us a lot about the state of Missouri's politics. St. Louis Public Radio statehouse reporter Sarah Kellogg discuses the fight to put abortion on the ballot, and how the initiative petition process survived opposition from the same official who certified its collection of voter signatures,
GRANITE CITY - Isaiah Ford in a senior returning defensive back for the Granite City football team, and is anxious and determined to help the Warriors come back from the 2023 season, where the Warriors had a difficult time in a 0-9 campaign. The Warriors open up the 2024 season on Aug. 30, 2024, against Triad at Memorial Stadium/Kevin Greene Field, and there's already a renewed sense of optimism and happiness around the club. Ford has noticed it, and is very happy with the early change. Ford is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month. "For me, things have been going well," Ford said in an interview conducted during a break in practice on Aug. 13. "I've been in the weight room as much as I can, I've been trying to better myself, and make sure I have an overall better performance for myself." There's also a much more sense of calm and serenity over the team as well, and Ford couldn't help but notice that, also. "The team, the overall morale is a lot better than last
Carl Phillips was day-drinking last year when he found out he won the Pulitzer Prize in poetry. The recently-retired Washington University professor is now out with a new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.” STLPR arts & culture senior reporter Jeremy D. Goodwin talks with Phillips about the prestigious recognition and his new book, “Scattered Snows, to the North.”
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – An Effingham County man is facing multiple federal charges for accusations of defrauding and stealing more than $330,000 from an elderly individual. A federal grand jury charged Edward L. Stief, Jr., 41, with five counts of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of monetary transaction in criminally derived property. “Financial exploitation of vulnerable populations is deplorable, and the Department of Justice is committed to supporting victims and combatting elder abuse in its many forms against offenders intent on enriching themselves at another’s expense,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. According to the charging document, Stief convinced the victim to appoint him as his Financial and Healthcare Power of Attorney in May 2023. In October 2023, Stief persuaded the victim to leave a nursing home facility and move into his full-time care. Stief was a signatory on the victim’s bank accounts, talked the victim into
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced a pivotal $20 million commitment to further elevate Illinois’ position as a national leader in technology and innovation through the Venture Investment for Semiconductor Technology Advancement (VISTA) initiative. This strategic funding will strengthen Illinois’ already robust ecosystem, catalyzing transformative innovations and attracting substantial private investments that will drive the state’s leadership in semiconductor technology. ? “Here in Illinois, we’re providing the critical support that startups need to thrive and advancing sectors that will define tomorrow’s technology,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “With a $20 million commitment to the VISTA initiative, we’re pushing the boundaries in semiconductor technology and bringing in investments that will further cement Illinois as a leader in both
"Spire is on the scene but this will be a massive project," the Kirkwood Police Department said. There was no threat to area residents as of Thursday afternoon.
ALTON - Antoine and Antonia Phillips, siblings from Alton Illinois, have earned the honor of representing Team USA in wrestling at the Deaflympics 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. This announcement was made by the duo, who expressed their excitement and are seeking support to cover their participation expenses. Antoine Phillips, a freshman at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, is majoring in Precision Manufacturing Technology. He is a member of the RIT wrestling team and will compete in the 73 kg weight class for men’s wrestling at the Deaflympics. Antoine has previously been an IWCOA State Qualifier and was selected to wrestle in the Illinois vs. Missouri All Star Dual. Antonia Phillips, a sophomore at Aurora University in Illinois, is majoring in Sports Management and Marketing. She is a member of the Aurora Women’s wrestling team and has a notable record, including being the IHSA Girls Wrestling State Champion in 2022 for 140 lbs. Antonia also placed third
From Leader Publications: The Jefferson County Council recently approved a rezoning request and final plans for a new housing development in the Fenton area, with reservations. The development, called Hillcrest, will include 40 housing units with duplexes, triplexes and one quadplex on nearly 9 acres of land at 801 Romaine Creek Road near Hwy. 141. […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis on Friday, the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.’s death, said a new $8.5 million shopping plaza is designed to promote economic growth in Dellwood, Ferguson and the surrounding communities. “Built on the ashes of division, discord, frustration, and pain, the Urban League […]
The leading candidates for Missouri’s U.S. Senate seat have been debating the setting and number of debates they will have during this fall’s campaign.
From Webster-Kirkwood Times: A major new development proposed for the Webster Groves campus of KVC Missouri, formerly Great Circle, was met with strong opposition from residents at a Monday, Aug. 5, plan commission public hearing. Despite assurances from project officials, residents’ concerns over a proposed pediatric mental health campus prompted St. Louis Children’s Hospital and […]
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