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No water contamination detected after Fredericktown, Mo., battery plant fire
Drinking water around last week's battery plant fire in Fredericktown, Missouri, is not contaminated, but air monitoring stations have detected occasional elevated levels of pollutants. Fish were also killed.
New coffee shop to open in downtown Clayton in December
Federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban, setting up likely appeal
SPRINGFIELD – A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution and issued an order barring the state from enforcing it. That order, however, was stayed for 30 days, giving the state time to file [...]
Missouri man accused in plot to shoot immigrants convicted of planning to kill feds
Two men, one from Missouri, were convicted of attempting to murder federal agents ahead of a planned trip to the Texas-Mexico border to shoot immigrants and agents who may intervene.
Mike Parson, Sam Page clash over who appoints next St. Louis County prosecuting attorney
As St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell prepares to leave his current role for Congress, it appears there's some uncertainty as to who ultimately appoints the county's next prosecuting attorney.
Suddenly we conducted a fair and clean election
The weekly YouGov poll came out late this week because they waited to do the fieldwork until after the election. For some reason, I found the shifts from before to after the election amusing: Last week, Kamala Harris had a higher favorability than Donald Trump by four points. This week it's suddenly switched. Trump is ...continue reading "Suddenly we conducted a fair and clean election"
I made two cupcake bouquets for an academic achievement dinner with SLU colors! I really appreciate the support I have been shown from the St Louis crowd.
The Rolling Stones are ‘honored’ to receive Grammy nod for ‘Hackney Diamonds’
On Nov. 8, The Rolling Stones received a Grammy nomination for Rock Album of the Year for their critically acclaimed 2023 release, Hackney Diamonds. Now the legendary band has issued…
St. Louis mayor also received racist messages invoking slavery
The messages said that with the recent re-election of President-elect Donald Trump, Jones had been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.
Clayton postal worker charged in mail theft scheme that sought $1 million
Cambria M. Hopkins of Florissant was indicted by a federal grand jury Oct. 30 on charges of conspiracy, unlawful use of a mail key and bribery of a public official.
Green Day, Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen among nominees for 2025 Pollstar Awards
The Grammys weren't the only awards show to announce its nominees Friday. The concert trade publication Pollstar has also revealed its nominees for the 2025 Pollstar Awards.Up for the Rock Tour…
East St. Louis federal judge strikes down Illinois assault weapons ban. State appeals.
A federal judge in East St. Louis on Friday struck down Illinois’ assault weapons ban on the grounds that it violates the Second and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
KISS’ Paul Stanley says it’s been an ‘adjustment’ to stop touring
KISS fans are no doubt disappointed that the band's live career has come to an end, but even the band's Paul Stanley says he's having trouble getting used to the…
27 dogs rescued from neglect in Polk County, Missouri
The Humane Society of Missouri's (HSMO) Animal Cruelty Task Force rescued 27 dogs from a property in Polk County.
Anyone know if the houses in Tower Grove South commonly used asbestos in the ceilings?
Looking for some houses to clean
Which MO counties showed the most support for Amendment 3? The least?
Late Tuesday night, voters in Missouri passed Amendment 3, overturning the state's abortion ban. Missouri became one of seven states to legalize abortion during Tuesday's general election.
Humane Society of Missouri rescues 27 dogs in Polk County
Cross-River Task Force Deployment Results In 8 Arrests On Outstanding Warrants; Suspected Meth and Cocaine Also Seized
EDWARDSVILLE — A deployment of Madison County’s Cross-River Crime Task Force on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 7, resulted in the arrests of eight suspects on outstanding warrants. Those eight included one defendant who was wanted on a federal warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon. During one of the warrant arrests, the suspect attempted to flee on foot but was subsequently apprehended with the assistance of a police K9. “The enforcement of outstanding warrants is an important police function,” said Task Force Commander Marcos Pulido, who also is Chief Deputy at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. “For our communities to remain safe, it’s critical that wanted individuals be brought to justice.” The Cross-River Crime Task Force periodically conducts saturation patrols in areas, utilizing Task Force members from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. The Task Force utilizes Automatic License Plate Readers and
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