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Just days after we wrote about the EU’s renewed push for chat control, Germany has delivered a very important “no” vote. During discussions with EU countries last Wednesday, Germany’s opposition was decisive enough to kill the proposal’s momentum and remove it from this week’s agenda for EU justice ministers. But it wasn’t just a procedural […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department is looking to move the $15 billion Individuals with Disabilities Education Act program outside of the agency, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.  In a statement to States Newsroom, department spokesperson Madi Biedermann did not explicitly confirm the report, but said the department is generally looking for ways to move its […]

$2.5 Million in Rams Settlement Funds Available to Help Rehouse Families Impacted by May 16 Tornado.

ALTON - The Alton Owl’s Club will host their annual Fall Festival. Planned for Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, the Fall Festival promises an evening of food, live music, raffles and plenty of fun. The barbecue porksteak meal will be served at 6 p.m. and City Heat Band will play from 8 p.m. to midnight. Tim Borman, festival organizer, encourages people to come out and see what the Alton Owl’s Club is all about. “It’s about community. It’s about camaraderie,” Borman said. “It’s our annual fall party. It’s barbecue, live music, dancing, good food, cheap drinks, raffles.” Entry costs $15 per person or $20 per couple. Attendees can enjoy door prizes, cash raffles, and the Owl’s Club “bag raffle,” where you can place a raffle ticket in a paper bag to denote which item you want to win. There are chances to win cash prizes of $500, $250 or $100. Borman said they are still taking donations from local businesses

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A contractor has filed an $819,629 mechanic’s lien on the new Barnes-Jewish Hospital tower in the Central West End. The lien comes as BJC HealthCare, which owns and operates the facility, has showed off the 16-story Plaza West Tower, 1 Barnes-Jewish Plaza, the replacement for the old Queeny Tower, demolished in […]

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RIVERBEND - Local author Tori Ross is known for her romantic comedies, and her newest book is no exception. Released on Oct. 21, 2025, “The Sole Scheme” tells the story of Chantel, a down-on-her-luck woman who decides to sell pictures of her feet online. But things heat up when her boss, Jerico, discovers her secret. Ross describes the story as “a slow burn,” with tropes like grumpy/sunshine that are sure to satisfy any romcom reader. She noted that her success has come as a surprise, but she loves to write these steamy books. “If you would’ve told me I was going to do this five years ago, I would have punched you in the face,” she laughed. “I did not think this would happen.” Ross joked that the book is “almost a raunch-com,” with a raunchy sense of humor and plenty of steaminess. She loves writing romance novels and, true to the genre, always makes sure her characters have a happy ending. “This i

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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe addressed several key topics in an exclusive, one-on-one interview Tuesday with FOX 2, including the state's growing energy needs and a petition challenging the state's congressional redistricting.

From St. Louis Business Journal: Each day, a steady stream of contractors and residents head in person to St. Louis City Hall to do something that, in other jurisdictions, they could do online: file for building permits. A sign posted on the wall outside the building division, on the fourth floor, outlines the process for […]

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The AIA St. Louis 2025 Design Awards were presented Oct. 16th at the Center Contemporary Arts (COCA). The awards recognize projects that demonstrate design excellence across architecture, interiors, unbuilt work, small projects, drawings, and craft. Jury chairs for this year’s awards included Maija Kreishman, FAIA, principal with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Architecture and Unbuilt […]

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JERSEY COUNTY - The Jersey County Sheriff's Office held its inaugural shooting competition last week to evaluate the marksmanship skills of its personnel. The event took place at the department’s training facility and featured three handgun events designed to challenge participants’ proficiency. The competition included the JCSO Combat Badge Shoot, created by Deputy Caleb Gibson; the newly established JCSO Qualification course; and the FBI Bullseye Course of Fire. These events were combined into a fast-paced contest that tested the abilities of the officers and correctional staff who chose to compete. The competition was organized to honor Deputy Caleb Gibson, the office’s primary firearms instructor, whose expertise and instruction were instrumental in developing the skills of the participants. The top prize, the "Caleb Gibson Top Shot Award," was named after him in recognition of his marksmanship and teaching. After rigorous competition, Deputy Travis Trisler

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Sheriff Alfred Montgomery's criminal lawyers filed an appeal of his incarceration Tuesday. 

WASHINGTON —  On day 21 of the federal government shutdown, the political tensions and policy differences that contributed to it appeared likely to destroy any chance for the GOP-controlled Congress to find the bipartisanship needed to pass the dozen bills needed to fund the government.  While that is very inside baseball, failing to approve the […]

Every state with either a Democratic governor, attorney general or both signed a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to side with Illinois and Chicago to continue blocking President Donald Trump’s proposed deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. In an amicus brief filed Monday in the Trump administration’s appeal to overturn lower […]

According to the probable cause statement, Mumin Axmed Mayo became irate with his wife and "threatened to blow up the building."

Editor’s Note: In late September the City of St. Louis signed an ordinance allowing Accessory Dwelling Units. Seattle has streamlined the process for ADUs and created a housing revolution. From RG Pro Builders Blog: Seattle’s skyline isn’t the only thing changing in the Emerald City. Tucked behind homes and nestled in basements across neighborhoods, a […]

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