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St. Louis player hits $3M jackpot with $30 lottery ticket
A Missouri Lottery player won $3 million after purchasing a $30 scratch-off ticket, and plans to retire comfortably and contribute to his children's college education.
Fool Me Thrice: ExTwitter’s Empty Brand Safety Promises
The famous line is “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” But what do you call it when Elon Musk fools advertisers over and over again into believing that ExTwitter will protect their brand safety, despite making it clear that he has no interest in doing so? At this point, […]
Hulkamania in Lake of the Ozarks? Hulk Hogan to visit the Ozarks
Wrestling Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be coming to Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill this month for a Meet and Greet event.
Child abuse charges filed against daycare worker in St. Louis
A daycare worker in St. Louis was arrested in May for causing bite marks, scratches, and bruises to a child, and is facing up to seven years in jail.
Does anyone know compost drop-off days?
Are the Cardinals due for trade deadline splash? 'I don't expect it' says MLB Insider
The St. Louis Cardinals, to the surprise of some, have held their own in the National League's postseason pool over the last several weeks.
St. Louis comptroller says aldermen hid ballot measure from public. Sponsor calls claim ‘bizarre.’
Comptroller Darlene Green thought a bill that has pending at the Board of Aldermen for two months “lacks transparency” and had been sent to the mayor. It hasn’t.
Trailnet Champion: Jacque Knight
In each of our monthly newsletters, Trailnet features a member of our community who is working toward Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. In July 2024, we featured Jacque Knight. …
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Man who planned St. Louis mail theft conspiracy sentenced
A Ferguson, Missouri, man who orchestrated a plot to steal checks from U.S. mail appeared in federal court on Thursday to be sentenced.
Minor flood stage in Grafton, Illinois; town still open for business
Grafton, Illinois, is experiencing minor flood stage due to the Mississippi River cresting, but the town is fully open and the outlook moving forward is positive.
Fight to block conflict-of-interest law in St. Louis has secret backer, city says
Approved by voters in 2022, Prop R has yet to be implemented.
Local university that trains chiropractors names next president
The new president will bring the local university over 20 years of experience in academic leadership and administration in health sciences and chiropractic.
Pritzker touts new public safety center at MetroLink station in East St. Louis
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined local officials Thursday at the grand opening of a new $15 million public safety building at the Emerson Park MetroLink station in East St. Louis.
Institute for Black Liberation makes space to heal from racism — and celebrate Black joy
Rudy Nickens, director of the Institute for Black Liberation at the Deaconess Foundation; and Patricia Bosman, participant in the Institute’s inaugural cohort, discuss the necessity for a space where Black people can work through and heal from the effects of internal and structural racism – all while finding joy in that work and in Blackness.
Teen rescued from flash flooding in Wildwood
Ringo Starr shares video with highlights of his Peace & Love birthday celebration
Ringo Starr is giving fans a look at his Peace & Love birthday celebration, which took place Sunday.The rocker, who turned 84, just shared a video featuring highlights from the big…
Manchester police chief placed on administrative leave amid investigation; deputy chief resigns
WerQfest returns for a fifth year of celebrating St. Louis’ Black queer community
WerQfest launched in 2020 as a passion project for husbands Tre’von Griffith and Shelton Boyd-Griffith. Five years later, it’s a mainstay in St. Louis’ summer events lineup and a joyful celebration of the Black queer community in the region. Tre’von, also known as Tre G, talks about the 2024 festival, its importance to the Midwest, his return to the stage as a performer, and the Black LGBTQ+ community that’s grown over the last five years.
Manchester police chief put on administrative leave pending investigation
The police chief here on Wednesday was put on paid administrative leave "as part of an ongoing, independent investigation."
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