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Court: The First Amendment Allows You To Tell The ICE Director He’s A ‘Sad, Despised Man’

1 month 2 weeks ago
You may recall that back in July we had the ridiculous story of how ICE decided to go all gestapo on its critics, including tracking down and threatening David Streever, who had emailed then-acting ICE director Todd Lyons back in January, after federal agents killed some peaceful protestors in Minnesota. Streever’s email was pretty straightforward: […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The Premium Microsoft Office Training Certification Bundle

1 month 2 weeks ago
The Premium Microsoft Office Training Certification Bundle has 11 courses geared to help you master essential skills and raise your expertise. Popular programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams are covered, while more advance programs get introduced as well, including SharePoint, Access, PowerBI, and Microsoft SQL Server. You’ll gain a better understanding of how each […]
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Citizen-Led Board Approves New Public Affairs Positions to Strengthen Accessibility, Transparency and Recruiting

1 month 2 weeks ago

The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners approved the creation of three positions on Wednesday within the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives: two multimedia specialists and one public relations specialist.

The post Citizen-Led Board Approves New Public Affairs Positions to Strengthen Accessibility, Transparency and Recruiting appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Mitch McCoy

Edwardsville High School Tiger Talk Podcast Network Receives Fourth Consecutive School Journalism Grant

1 month 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville High School Tiger Talk Podcast Network has received a 2026 School Journalism Grant for $816.34 from the Illinois Press Foundation and Illinois Farm Bureau. The grant funding has helped students purchase a new video mount stabilizer and audio equipment to enhance the quality of their podcast productions, both in and out of the studio. The grant was presented to podcasting students by Jeff Rogers, executive director of the Illinois Press Foundation and

Missouri lawmaker challenges proposed Ameren rate hike

1 month 2 weeks ago
A St. Louis County lawmaker is asking state regulators to take a closer look at Ameren Missouri’s proposed rate increase, arguing that residential customers should not be responsible for costs tied to growing electricity demand from data centers and other large users.
Kimberly Young

Police Probe Early Morning Shots Fired In Belleville

1 month 2 weeks ago
BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police are investigating after officers responded at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, to a report of shots fired at an address in the first block of Lillian Drive. Investigators determined the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between a juvenile occupant of the residence and individuals in a vehicle, according to information provided by police. Belleville Police said the vehicle fled the area after the incident. A short time later, deputies with the St. Clai

This Weekend's Goshen Market to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Day and Dog Day

1 month 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Land of Goshen Community Market is an Edwardsville tradition, and this weekend’s event promises special fun with a dog parade and customer appreciation deals. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, the market will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day with a $5 voucher for the first 50 customers, special vendor pricing, and the chance to win Goshen Market tote bags. There will also be free mini bagels from 222 Artisan Bakery courtesy of Constitution Bank.