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Winter storms bring flooding and 'thunder ice' in several US states

1 year 4 months ago
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Storms spawned at least one tornado, sent creeks over their banks and caused flash flooding Thursday in portions of West Virginia and Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated trees and roads in ice and even dropped “thunder ice” in several states. Residents and storm spotters in portions of Indiana, southern Michigan, [...]
JOHN RABY, Associated Press

How To See Through Musk’s Truth Distortions: A Mirror Doesn’t Lie

1 year 4 months ago
A mirror returns exactly what stands before it. No amount of wealth can bribe it, no volume of threats can intimidate it, no technological innovation can reprogram it. A billionaire’s reflection shows the same unaltered truth as a beggar’s. This fundamental democracy of reflection—this absolute fidelity to physical reality—makes mirrors uniquely immune to power. They […]
Mike Masnick

Community Mourns the Loss of Vibrant Granite City Resident

1 year 4 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Monica Cooper, of Granite City, a beloved mother and friend, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was 42 years old. Cooper is remembered for her vibrant personality and infectious laughter. Described as a dynamic and fun-loving individual, she touched the lives of many with her honesty, warmth, and generosity. "Her ‘shoot from the hip’ honesty, tempered with humor, and her warm smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her," her family shared in a heartfelt statement. She is survived by her children, Justin and Samantha Clark, and Casie and Jeremy Wright, along with her grandchildren, Emma and Miley. Cooper was the daughter of Vernon Gale Cooper and Linda Lentz, and she leaves behind siblings Tommy and Peggy Cooper, Kevin Cooper, and Michelle and Toby Wallace. In light of Cooper's passing, her family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs, as she did not

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FORUM DRONE: Update on STLCC Wildwood Health Sciences and Technology Center

1 year 4 months ago
This week Construction Forum drone photographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle, LLC, captured progress on the new St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Center for Health Sciences and Technology at its Wildwood campus. The 132,900-square-foot center is projected to cost $84.5 million. KWAME Building Group is the construction manager. Christner is the architect and BSI […]
Tom Finan

A Plan for the Resistance

1 year 4 months ago
Today on TAP: Come April, it will be time to celebrate—and renew—America’s 1775 revolt against usurping monarchs.
Harold Meyerson

Update: Restaurant Opens Again: Area Chick-fil-A Closed Temporarily Due To Boil Order On Thursday

1 year 4 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Chick-fil-A restaurant located at 2319 Troy Road, Edwardsville, temporarily closed due to a boil order on Thursday morning, Feb. 6, 2025. However, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, the restaurant reopened, initially with drive-thru only. In a statement, Chick-fil-A expressed its commitment to safety earlier in the day and said at that time: “We are working to reopen safely as soon as possible.” The restaurant also acknowledged the impact of the closure on its customers, adding, “We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon.

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