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Owl Prowls

1 month 3 weeks ago

Walk on the wild side at the World Bird Sanctuary. Dark winter nights are the perfect time to join one of its Owl Prowls, where you can meet the amazing […]

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Rachel Huffman

The Uberization Of Nursing Sees The Usual Problems For Gig Workers, But Here Comes ‘Uber For Armed Guards’ Anyway

1 month 3 weeks ago
Uber has only been around for 15 years, but its underlying business model of on-demand labor, organized online, has been applied widely around the world in many industries. That’s despite concerns that gig workers get a raw deal, since they do the same work as employees, but without the protections and benefits the latter enjoy. […]
Glyn Moody

Light Cycles

1 month 3 weeks ago

Moment Factory’s immersive night walk, Light Cycles, will make its North American debut in St. Louis on Nov. 21. The riveting experience takes visitors on a 45-minute journey through a […]

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Rachel Huffman

NXT's OBA Femi to defend his belt against Moose

1 month 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS -- OBA 'The Ruler' Femi, a former college shot put athlete for Alabama, is now making waves in the professional wrestling world as an NXT star. Femi, known as 'The Ruler,' has quickly established himself as a formidable force in NXT, having won a breakout tournament and becoming the youngest NXT North American [...]
Ty Hawkins

Alton Man Charged With Shooting Victim, Discarding Weapon

1 month 3 weeks ago
ALTON – An Alton resident faces multiple weapon charges after shooting someone in the abdomen and tossing the weapon into the Mississippi River. Chance M. Lyons, 18, of Alton, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), two counts of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (both Class 4 felonies) and obstructing justice (a Class 4 felony). On Feb. 28, 2025, Lyons allegedly shot a victim in the abdomen, causing injury, before throwing the firearm into the river. His possession of the weapon, a .40 caliber handgun, was unlawful as he was under 21 years of age and had no valid Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card at the time of the offense. The situation escalated after a verbal dispute unfolded in the 400 block of Cherry Street in Alton, according to a petition to deny pretrial release for Lyons. “Video showed that the defendant was the initial physical aggressor, approaching the victim on the front porch of ,” the petition

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