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Case dismissed against jail guard after child found loaded gun in Velda City
Charges say he admitted to police that he stored a loaded gun in a box filled with other toys in the dining room of his Velda City home.
Bruce Springsteen on Liam Payne’s death: “That’s not an unusual thing in my business”
Bruce Springsteen has commented on the recent death of One Direction singer Liam Payne at the age of 31, telling The Telegraph, “That’s not an unusual thing in my business.”“It’s a…
Lincoln County man wins $278K MOLottery jackpot
A Missouri Lottery player in Troy won a $278,000 jackpot after matching all five winning numbers in a Oct. 1 drawing.
Poll of Latino voters finds growing support for Harris; Trump tours N.C. storm damage
WASHINGTON — A new poll released Monday by a civic engagement group found that Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris continues to grow her support with Latinos in critical battleground states. In a tight presidential race, both campaigns have tried to court the Latino vote — one of the fastest-growing voting blocs. The poll for Voto […]
Angela Richter Awarded Triad's 2024-2025 Teaching Excellence Honor
TROY - Angela Richter has been named Triad's 2024-2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award winner, recognizing her commitment to high student engagement and continuous personal improvement. The announcement was made recently by Triad Community Unit #2. Richter, who is in her 17th year with the Triad School District, currently teaches fourth grade at Marine Elementary School. Her dedication to education is evident in her active participation in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the learning environment. She has volunteered to pilot new curricula and technology and serves on several committees, including the Triad Elementary Science Curriculum committee and the Triad Into Reading Pilot committee. In addition to her classroom responsibilities, Richter is the Grade Level leader for fourth-grade teachers in the district and chairs the Marine Elementary Spring Food Drive, which supports local communities during critical times. She also engages her students by inviting guest speakers
Aer Lingus again bypasses St. Louis with new route from Dublin to Indianapolis
Irish airline Aer Lingus on Monday said it would start a nonstop flight next year from Dublin to another Midwest city, the second time in the past month that St. Louis has been bypassed for a Dublin route on the carrier.
Officials pour bleach on food after Metro East restaurant staff refused to discard it
Five St. Louis-area groups awarded $170M in tax credit authority
The federal government has chosen five groups in the St. Louis area to receive $170 million in tax credit authority designed to spur economic growth in low-income communities.
St. Louis Blues player joins global investment fund
The fund is reportedly worth more than $10 million, with more than 20 shareholders.
Illinois State Police Mourns Line-of-Duty Death of Trooper Thompsen
CHAMPAIGN – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly has announced the line-of-duty death of ISP Trooper Corey S. Thompsen. ? Kelly said the ISP family mourns Trooper Thompsen and holds his family and loved ones in our hearts during this terrible time. At 3:40 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024, Trooper Thompsen was involved in a two-vehicle crash. ?The details of the crash are still under investigation. ?Trooper Thompsen was taken to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries at 4:32 p.m. ? “It is with a heavy heart and immeasurable sadness that I inform you of the death of Trooper Corey S. Thompsen,” said ISP Director Brendan F. ? Kelly. “We ask the public to give Trooper Thompsen’s family, and his ISP family, time while we grieve and work through this tragedy.” Trooper Thompsen was 28 years old and served almost five years as an officer with ISP. ? He is survived by his wife, mother, and father.
Senior living joint venture opens first Missouri project
A family-owned, Minnesota-based operator of senior living communities has partnered with a Milaukee real estate company to open their first Missouri community.
Local cafe opens third St. Louis location
Kara and Dave Bailey have opened the third location of their breakfast and brunch spot.
19-year-old struck in face during Wells-Goodfellow shooting
A 19-year-old was struck in the face by a bullet while inside of his car in the city's Wells-Goodfellow neighborhood.
Lunchtime Photo
This is Lake Fulmor, a few miles away from Idyllwild on Highway 243. The mountain in the background is Black Mountain.
Florida’s First Amendment threat came straight from Ron DeSantis
Three weeks ago, Florida's general counsel sent a letter to local TV stations ordering them to stop broadcasting a commercial in favor of Proposition 4, which creates a right to abortion. A few days ago a judge told them bluntly to knock it off. It was a plain violation of the First Amendment. Today we ...continue reading "Florida’s First Amendment threat came straight from Ron DeSantis"
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The $1M Question: Is Elon Musk’s ‘Petition’ Drive Actually Legal?
Remember a few weeks ago when Elon Musk misleadingly claimed that George Soros was secretly “buying a propaganda machine to influence how you think”? Can you imagine the kind of shitstorm that would be playing out on ExTwitter and Fox News if George Soros were out there offering $1 million per day to people to […]
Harris and the Enthusiasm Gap
Today on TAP: Can she restore anything like the excitement of the campaign’s early days when Harris replaced Biden as the Democratic candidate? Can she win without it?
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