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Nintendo’s Haphazard ‘Mario Maker 2’ Takedown Process Rife With Abuse

2 months ago
We’ve talked for many years about Nintendo’s shotgun approach to IP enforcement, as well as its heavy-handed ToS enforcement policies that can include bricking customer consoles and/or banning their accounts if they do something Nintendo doesn’t like, even if it’s not strictly illegal. This has all set up an ecosystem where being a Nintendo fan […]
Timothy Geigner

Madison County Board Approves Key Appointments and Zoning Measures

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - During the April 15 Madison County Board meeting in Edwardsville, board members approved a series of appointments, zoning items, and public safety purchases and recognized a Roxana High School sophomore who won a girls' state wrestling title. Roxana sophomore Chloe Skiles was recognized for being the 110-pound champion. She won the championship match by fall in 41 seconds over Zoey Dodgers of Franklin Park-North Lake Leyden. The coach also noted Skiles is ninth in the nation.

Madison County Board Rejects Apollo Properties Rezoning Request

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board voted 20-3 on April 15, 2026, to deny Apollo Properties LLC’s request to rezone about 0.45 acres at 5429 Maryville Road in Granite City, blocking a proposed change from the B-1 Limited Business District to the R-5 Multiple-Family Residence District. The vote came during the board’s regular meeting in Edwardsville, where members were asked to approve a zoning map amendment for the property. The request had failed in the ZBA and the B&Z committees

Manchester prepares 7,500-flag tribute for 9/11 anniversary

2 months ago
The City of Manchester is preparing a major tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The "Flags of Valor" display will feature more than 7,500 American flags on Art Hill this September to honor those who died in the War on Terror.
Caroline Pettey

Tornado Warnings roll through the St. Louis area

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A Tornado Warning has expired for St. Louis City and County, with severe thunderstorm warnings set to expire later in the night. A flood advisory is in effect for St. Louis City and County until 3:30 a.m. Thursday.
Joe Millitzer

'Show Me Science' showcases student research and innovation

2 months ago
Young minds from across Missouri are gathered this week at St. Charles Community College for the inaugural Show Me Science competition, Mo.'s first state science fair. The event features 215 students from 58 schools competing in science, engineering and invention.
Patrick Clark