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Appeals court upholds $23M judgment against Missouri DSS in contract dispute
The Western District of Missouri Court of Appeals on Tuesday upheld a $23 million ruling against the Department of Social Services for breach of contract.
Councilmembers reconsider plan allowing removal of St. Louis County Executive
"I'm not sure if that's all a good idea at this particular point," Councilwoman Rita Heard Days said on Tuesday.
Madison County Sheriff's Office Participates In Annual Blood Drive
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Sheriff’s Office members took part in its Fourth Annual ImpactLife National Blue Blood Drive on Jan. 8, 2025, as part of a broader effort to address blood shortages in the region. The event, organized by ImpactLife, a non-profit community blood center, aims to provide essential blood products to states including Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Iowa. January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month, a designation established over 50 years ago when President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation on Dec. 31, 1969. This month-long observance honors voluntary blood donors and seeks to encourage more individuals to contribute at a time when blood donations are critically needed. “Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays, or tragic events,” a spokesperson from ImpactLife noted. “Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis, and you can help by volunteering to donate.” The need for blood
Wentzville PD search for thieves that left vehicle at the scene
The Wentzville Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for two individuals involved in a construction site theft.
I actually saw an officer pull over a red light runner in the city limits, AMA
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Missouri loses $23 million appeal over computer problems at state welfare office
The case spanned three attorneys general and four governors and led to spin-off lawsuits related to open records that also will have to be paid out of taxpayer funds.
Edwardsville School Board Considers Vision 2030 Priorities for Schools Across Illinois
EDWARDSVILLE - During the recent Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education work session, the Board learned more about Vision 2030 and priorities for school boards across Illinois. Vision 2030 lays out three priorities for the next ten years in education in Illinois: future-focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding. During the meeting on Jan. 13, 2025, Superintendent Dr. Shelton presented the Board with information about each of these priorities. A few months ago, local superintendents Dr. Jill Griffin of Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 and Dr. Brad Skertich of Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 represented Southwestern Illinois in a work group to finalize Vision 2030. Vision 2030 is sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois Association of School Boards, Illinois Principals Association, Illinois Association of School Business Officials, Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents
Wentzville police searching for construction thieves whose getaway van got stuck in snow
15-year-old shot, killed in south St. Louis
These are Mike Kehoe's first executive orders as Missouri governor
New Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed seven executive orders on Monday, his first day as the state's 58th governor.
Trump’s DHS Pick, Kristi Noem, Decides To Undermine Public Safety By Cutting Funding For Public Broadcasting
Hitch yourself to a wagon and see what you get. Area dog-killer/current governor/possible DHS head Kristi Noem boarded the Trump Train when it first passed through town nearly a decade ago. Since then, she’s won the loyalty of a bunch of fascist-adjacent dipshits who don’t care how much they vote against their own interests, as […]
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Immigration lawyers fear Laken Riley bill could have broad impact as Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate this week is moving to pass a bill that immigration attorneys and experts warn could have far-reaching ramifications, such as swamping federal courts with challenges by state attorneys general and subjecting some migrants — including children and teens — to rapid detention and deportation. The legislation, the Laken Riley Act, S. […]
Trump would have been convicted on election interference charges, says special counsel
WASHINGTON — A final report from former Department of Justice prosecutor Jack Smith contends that had President-elect Donald Trump not won in November, he would have been convicted on charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The report was released just after midnight Tuesday, following a court battle to keep the […]
Authorities ID man killed after gunfight with St. Louis County police
The interaction was caught on video by a driver, showing the man walking down West Florissant Avenue, waving a gun, shooting at least once and blocking traffic.
USDA finalizes packers and stockyards reform to help chicken farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized a third regulatory reform under the Packers and Stockyards Act, with the latest regulation giving greater stability and fairness to chicken farmers working for major meat companies, according to an announcement Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press conference Monday the regulation came from “the ground up” […]
On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980: Rush released the album ‘Permanent Waves’
On This Day, Jan. 14, 1980 ...Rush released their seventh studio album, Permanent Waves, which peaked at #4 on the Billboard album chart. It was the Canadian band’s first album…
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