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Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump’s promised crackdown on immigration

1 year 3 months ago

President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the Biden administration already uses to help make crucial decisions in tracking, detaining and ultimately deporting…

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St.Louis Holiday Events

1 year 3 months ago

The Holiday Season is underway. Now in it’s 40th year the Ameren Thanks-For-Giving Parade Thursday morning on Market Street  features over 120 floats, dance groups and marching bands from the STL region, and you can help spread the holiday cheer and support the STL Area Foodbank provide healthy and nutritious meals to thousands of families…

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Charges Issued for Stealing in West St. Louis County

1 year 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, November 26, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Michael Duncan, 39 years of age, of the 1400 block of Coachway Lane in Hazelwood, Missouri 63042, for three counts of Stealing $750 or more. A booking photo of Duncan is attached. Duncan is being held on a $30,000 cash only, no 10% bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation, and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Defendant went into the Menards store located in the 14000 block of Manchester Road on November 14,18, and 20 and took multiple miscellaneous power tools each day walking past all points of sale not paying for any of the items. The value of the items on each day was in excess of $750 dollars. Defendant was captured on store surveillance. An officer familiar with the Defendant recognized Defendant from the photos of Defendant when he took the merchandise

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Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month: Redbirds' Henry Neely Shines in Final High School Golf Season

1 year 3 months ago
ALTON — Henry Neely capped off his high school golf career with a standout performance, helping to solidify Alton High School's boys' golf team as a formidable competitor in the fall of 2024. Neely, alongside teammate Sam Ottwell, emerged as leaders of the Redbirds golf squad, showcasing their skills throughout the season. A highlight of Neely's season came at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional held in Collinsville, where he recorded an impressive score of 79 over 18 holes. According to Redbirds' Head Boys Golf Coach Dylan Dudley, Neely's performance would have allowed him to advance past every other regional competition in the state. "I am so proud of his effort throughout the season," Dudley said. Neely's journey in golf has been marked by significant improvement. Dudley noted that in his first varsity tournament, Neely scored a 117, making his recent achievement all the more remarkable. "To see him shoot a 79 was outstanding," the coach added. In recognition

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Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month: Marquette Celebrates Zawodniak's Athletic/Academic Achievements

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ALTON - Rodger Zawodniak, a standout athlete from Marquette Catholic, concluded the 2024 boys cross country season with impressive performances, marking a notable year for the area runner. Zawodniak is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month and received the title of Runner of the Year from the Alton Road Runners Club for the Marquette Catholic boys team. Throughout the season, Zawodniak demonstrated consistent improvement, starting with a time of 21:25.7 at the Civic Memorial Twilight Invitational. He made significant strides in subsequent races, nearly breaking the 20-minute barrier at the Granite City Robinson/Lang Cross Country Invitational. His season-best time came during the East Alton-Wood River Invite on Oct. 12, 2024 where he clocked in at 19:11.7, achieving a personal record and ninth position. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Zawodniak has made a meaningful impact in his community through leadership and service. He has played a key role

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Lunchtime Photo

1 year 3 months ago
A few weeks ago I showed you a pair of pictures of the rose window at the Votivkirche in Vienna. Here's the church itself, spectacularly lit up at night.
Kevin Drum