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The Camry's rear bumper struck the girl, and she was pronounced dead at the scene a little after 6 p.m, authorities reported.

I went off in search of turkeys to photograph yesterday, but I had no luck. The ones I knew about seem to have disappeared. However, the neighborhood that formerly had the turkeys still has lots of horses, so how about a nice picture of a horse instead?

In St. Louis, as much as two to four inches are possible with near or below freezing temperatures.

Here's a bit of a surprising thing: When the pandemic hit, federal debt spiked up over 100%—partly because of huge spending and partly because GDP plunged. GDP recovered the next quarter and the debt level settled at 97%. Since then we've spent tons of money and run huge annual deficits, and the debt level has ...continue reading "The national debt has declined 2% under Joe Biden"

'We didn’t get the answer we wanted, but we stand firm in believing that God’s ways are far better than we could ever comprehend.'

GLEN CARBON - Kellerman Investigations will once again host a Toys for Tots drive. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, community members are invited to stop by Kellerman Investigations at 60 S. Main Street in Glen Carbon to donate toys and enjoy games, a photo booth, raffles and more. Kimberly Brown, who helped organize the event, noted that the goal is to assist local families while providing a fun time for attendees. “We’re all blessed in our own way,” Brown said. “But to see people that are still struggling be able to contribute toys for children, that is bigger than one person. That’s a feeling, and that’s what this is about. It’s about donating for the children who don’t know any better, who should not have to worry about whether they’re going to get a toy to open up or not.” While the goal of the event is to collect donations, Brown noted that there will also be games and activities for attendees,

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As you likely know by now, we are running a Kickstarter to fund the release of One Billion Users, our new card game about building the biggest and best social media network. Earlier this week, Mike wrote about the game’s roots in Touring and Mille Bornes and explained some of the new mechanics we’ve added, […]

November 28 holds a significant place in history, marked by a multitude of impactful events that have influenced the world across various fields. One of the most notable events on November 28 occurred in 1943, during World War II, when the Tehran Conference began. This landmark meeting brought together the leaders of the Allied Powers: Franklin D. Roosevelt of the United States, Winston Churchill of the United Kingdom, and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union. The conference aimed to strategize the next phases of the war against the Axis powers and laid the groundwork for the post-war order. The discussions at Tehran were critical in shaping the course of the war, leading to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany and establishing the foundations for the United Nations. The collaborative spirit witnessed during this conference exemplified the importance of diplomacy in resolving global conflicts. Fast forward to 1979, when the United States and China took a momentous step towards normalization

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