Sometimes I love a good “mashup” story hitting on two of the different themes we cover here at Techdirt. This one is especially good: Alaska legislators relying on fake stats generated by an AI system to justify banning phones in schools, courtesy of the Alaska Beacon. It’s a mashup of the various stories about mobile […]
ALTON - A semi-truck delivering products to Dollar General became stuck in the grass in front of the store at 2901 Homer Adams Parkway in Alton on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The incident occurred when the driver inadvertently pulled the vehicle too far forward during the delivery process. The truck and trailer blocked Bloomer Drive, prompting a response from Alton Police to manage traffic and document the situation. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
From West Newsmagazine: A 10-lot subdivision was approved for a 3.98-acre tract of land located at Ballwin Acres, west of Meadowbrook Country Club Estates, east of Kehrs Mill Road and south of Wendimill Drive. Ballwin Acres is an 18-lot development originally platted by St. Louis County in 1925. Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers Inc. on […]
Ron Smith to be Honored as Veteran of the Year The 2024 Veterans Day parade will be held on Sunday, November 10th, beginning at 1 pm. The parade will begin at Bangert Park, preceding North on Florissant Road, and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW Post 4105 where there be a […]
Envy of None, featuring Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, has dropped a new song timed to coincide with Halloween.The band, which also features bassist Andy Curran, guitarist/keyboardist Alfio Annibalini and singer-songwriter Maiah Wynne, released the track “Not Dead Yet,”…
Ahead of the election, FOX 2 reviewed Google search results that show when people were most likely to search about Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce in the 2024 calendar year.
Today's economic data dump produced a whole crop of good numbers. Disposable income is up 2.3% from a year ago. Total compensation (salary + benefits) is up 4.8%. Consumer spending is up 2.2%. All adjusted for inflation, of course—which clocked in at a nice, low 2.1%. And yesterday's GDP report showed healthy growth of 2.8%. ...continue reading "Today’s economic news is all blue skies"
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Ameren won state regulatory approval Wednesday to build a $900 million natural gas-fired power plant in south St. Louis County and agreed to take some steps that could result in more use of wind and solar energy. The Missouri Public Service Commission, meeting in Jefferson City, unanimously OK’d an agreement worked […]
WOOD RIVER - During Wood River’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat event last week, Shelley Israel reflected on her recent decision to open Pete’s Parlor in the heart of downtown. Israel noted that the barbershop has been at its current location at 13 East Ferguson Avenue since April. She said they specialize in men’s hair and she enjoys her work, but this work has been especially fun since the move to Wood River. “I just really love good, down-to-earth people,” she said. “I’ve worked here off and on throughout my entire adult life, so I just really enjoy this area and I love the people who live in Wood River.” As trick-or-treaters swarmed downtown Wood River during the trick-or-treating event on Oct. 23, 2024, Israel handed out candy at Pete’s Parlor and chatted with community members. She noted that it was “really cool” to meet so many new people and introduce them to the business. “It’s our first downtown
Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante's signature 1962 sunburst Stratocaster has been recreated by the Fender Custom Shop.The Limited Edition Masterbuilt John Frusciante Stratocaster not only aims to replicate…
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