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Drone sighting epidemic spurs Dems in Congress to urge more transparency from feds

1 year ago
Members of Congress are among those calling for greater transparency from the federal government as a spate of reported drone sightings concentrated in New Jersey and New York has raised questions beyond the Northeast. Reported sightings of drones, officially known as unmanned aerial systems, or UAS, have spiked since Nov. 18, when authorities received several […]
Jacob Fischler

St. Louis alderman proposes bill to curb reckless driving

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS - Combating reckless and dangerous driving in the city of St. Louis is the focus of a board of aldermen bill being considered Tuesday. Board Bill 80 is trying to put a stop to dangerous driving in the city. Alderwoman Cara Spencer is sponsoring the five-page bill, which is set to be heard [...]
Chris Regnier

Kirkwood School District appoints Dr. Kenneth Roumpos as new superintendent

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Kirkwood School District announced Dr. Kenneth Roumpos as its next superintendent. Dr. Roumpos currently serves as superintendent of Francis Howell School District in St. Charles County. At a regularly scheduled board meeting Monday night, the Kirkwood Board of Education made the unanimous selection official. They said this concludes a [...]
Laura Simon

Christian Karate Association Takes Over Max Sports Facility in Alton

1 year ago
ALTON — The Max Sports Fitness & Wellness will officially close its doors on December 30, 2024, marking the end of an era for the Alton community. The closure paves the way for a new chapter under the ownership of the Christian Karate Association (CKA), a global non-profit organization focused on character development and community engagement through martial arts. The transition was announced on December 17, 2024, and comes after many years of service to the local community. The CKA plans to transform the facility into its new headquarters, aiming to create a vibrant hub for learning, leadership, and community connection. With operations across the United States, Europe, and Africa, CKA integrates physical fitness with personal growth and character development, all rooted in Christian values. In light of the closure, The Max Sports has committed to supporting its members throughout the transition. Refunds for any prepaid memberships and services will be issued no later than February

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Man fatally shot in north St. Louis, police searching for shooter

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for a killer Tuesday morning after a man was left dead following a shooting in north St. Louis City. According to officials, officers responded to the shooting on the 60 block of Angelica Street a little after 7:30 p.m. Monday evening near the North Riverfront neighborhood of north St. [...]
Chris Regnier

Having a debate over insurance in the wake of a CEO’s shooting

1 year ago
Everywhere I go, from trivia at Your Pie Pizza to our church’s Sunday School lesson to our family conversation, people are talking about the same thing, the shooting of an insurance company CEO. Is it the right thing to talk about? And is there a good way to handle conversations about such a topic? First […]
John A. Tures