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HARTFORD — A man was rescued early Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, after becoming trapped inside a garbage truck’s compactor, prompting a response from the Hartford Fire Department and assistance from the Roxana Fire Department. At approximately 4 a.m. on Nov. 27, emergency services were alerted to the situation. The initial call did not specify injuries or the exact location of the man, but upon arrival, firefighters discovered he was stuck inside the truck. The driver of the vehicle reported seeing the man on the truck's camera, waving his arms for help. Firefighters set up ladders to access the truck and reached the man, who complained of severe leg pain and was unable to move. An ambulance was requested, and additional manpower was called in from the Roxana Fire Department. An initial assessment revealed no broken bones or other abnormalities, but concerns about potential internal injuries arose after it was determined the truck had compacted trash while the man was inside.

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Remember that Chinese bulk carrier suspected of cutting a couple of internet cables in the Baltic Sea? Apparently it's now a pretty open-and-shut case: Investigators have established that the ship dropped anchor but remained under way in Swedish waters on Nov. 17 at around 9 p.m. local time. The dragging anchor cut the first cable ...continue reading "Rogue Chinese ship cut a pair of Baltic Sea cables last week"

When your rap track diss battle ends in whiny proto-SLAPP suits, I’m going to suggest you’ve officially lost. If you ever want to see this dril tweet as a legal filing (two actually), I think it’s in Drake’s semi-SLAPPy demands for discovery and depositions from Universal Music, Spotify, and iHeartRadio for having the temerity to… […]

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The suit describes details of the crash that were not previously released, including the chaotic scene of bystanders trying to rescue 8-year-old Kenzi Brooks, who was stuck in the car.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Fire Department honored Lieutenant Frank Arnold for his more than 24 years of dedicated service during a City Council meeting on Tuesday evening, Nov. 26, 2024. Arnold, a lifelong resident of Collinsville, is retiring from his position as a Licensed Paramedic and Advanced Firefighter Technician. Fire Chief John Bailot acknowledged Arnold's extensive contributions to the department, stating, "He's just an all-around good guy. I just really can't explain how much he's done for the department. It's just an enormous amount." In addition to his firefighting credentials, Arnold is also a HAZMAT Technician and a member of the MABAS 35 HAZMAT Team, underscoring his commitment to public safety and emergency response. Mayor Jeff Stehman joined Chief Bailot in expressing gratitude for Arnold's service, marking the occasion as a significant moment for the community.

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The National Tribal Geographic Information Support Center (Tribal GIS) offers geospatial information systems, technical assistance and support to tribal governments.

Cell phone video captured the moment a man climbed out of a moving roller coaster at Castles N' Coasters.

Both the headline and core rates of PCE inflation were up last month: On a conventional year-over-year basis, headline PCE was up 2.3% and core PCE was up 2.8%. Both are higher than they were in September. Sadly, this is the kind of news likely to convince the Fed that "the fight against inflation isn't ...continue reading "PCE inflation ticks up in October"

On This Day, Nov. 27, 1970 ...The Beatles' George Harrison released his third studio album, the triple album All Things Must Pass, which would go on to spend seven weeks…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Four felony charges have been filed against an Edwardsville man for attacking two victims over 60 years of age at the Edwardsville Culver’s restaurant. Chadwick B. Grimm, 50, of Edwardsville, was charged with four counts of aggravated battery, each Class 3 felonies. All four charges were filed in connection to an incident at the Culver’s location in Edwardsville. Court documents state that while at the restaurant, Grimm forcefully pulled on a victim’s seatbelt, causing it to choke her. He was additionally charged with smacking the hand of another victim, causing her to drop her cell phone. Descriptions of the charges state both victims in this case were 60 years of age or older. The Edwardsville Police Department presented the case against Grimm, who was ordered remanded to jail for his initial court appearance. Madison County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Grimm has since been granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance

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Former Missouri lawmaker Maria Chappelle-Nadal has sued St. Louis County, accusing the government of leaking its settlement agreement with her and wrongly withholding records.

WOOD RIVER - One man from Wood River and another from St. Louis have been accused of mob action after “acting together” to attack a victim. Justin J. West, 32, of Wood River, and Gerald L. Bradford Jr., 30, of St. Louis, were each charged with one count of mob action, both Class 4 felonies. On Sept. 22, 2024, both individuals allegedly acted together in striking a victim “about the head and body,” according to Madison County court documents. The Wood River Police Department presented both cases against West and Bradford, who were each granted pretrial release from custody. This marks the region’s second recent case of mob action; three Granite City individuals were charged last week in connection to a mob action incident in Granite City. More details on that case are available in this story on Riverbender.com . The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal

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The fatal accident took place about 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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The I-55 crash left a 71-year-old and a 90-year-old dead, according to MSHP.

O'FALLON - Donald W. Harris III has been apprehended without incident and charged with one count of Robbery and one count of Theft From Person. At 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, O'Fallon Police Officers responded to a call regarding an elderly male found lying on the sidewalk in the 300 block of West Third in O'Fallon. Upon arrival, officers identified the individual as an 89-year-old O’Fallon resident who had been robbed while walking home from the MetroBus Stop on West State near Oak. While walking along South Oak, the resident was approached from behind by an unknown male suspect who attempted to steal his wallet from his coat pocket, O'Fallon Police said. "The suspect succeeded in stealing the wallet, causing the resident to fall to the ground," police added. "The suspect then fled the scene. The resident was able to get up and continue walking until he fell again, when he was located by passersby who called police." O’Fallon Police Officers and Detectives

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The proposed electric rate hike would cost the average residential customer about $17.45 more per month, according to the Missouri Public Service Commission.

Longtime St. Louis Alderman Joe Vollmer, who runs the Hill bar Milo's, said he won't seek re-election next year.