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Biden administration will restart free at-home COVID-19 test program
The Biden administration next month will relaunch a program for every American to order free COVID-19 tests through the mail, officials said.
One Illinois school ranked in top party schools in U.S.
For the "work hard, play hard" students out there, this one is for you.
State of Missouri nun’s body is ‘highly atypical,’ experts say. But is it saint-worthy?
Monastery leader Mother Cecilia noted last year that Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster is thought to be the first African American woman found incorrupt after being exhumed.
Lawsuit seeks to remove abortion ammendment from November 5 election
Iowa sanctuary files federal lawsuit against Mizzou over euthanized sheep
An animal sanctuary in Iowa is suing Mizzou after claiming the university's health center wrongly euthanized healthy sheep.
Powerful St. Louis personnel director on medical leave amid larger investigation
Personnel Director Sonya Jenkins-Gray confirmed the leave Friday, saying she had left the office in an ambulance Thursday. “I've got some medical things,” she said.
Man drags officer with vehicle after hiding out for months
Kamronn Smith, 29, has been charged with multiple crimes after ramming a police vehicle, leading a high-speed chase, and dragging an officer into a busy intersection.
16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect.
Beatles historian looking to sell reel-to-reel audio of a 1965 Beatles Toronto concert
Two reel-to-reel audio tapes featuring a soundboard recording of a Toronto Beatles concert may soon be up for sale. Billboard reports the owner, Piers Hemmingsen, a Toronto-based Beatles historian and author…
Missouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel on how labor is eyeing the 2024 election cycle
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum talks to Missouri AFL-CIO President Jake Hummel about labor unions are approaching the general election cycle. Rosenbaum also talks with SLU political science professor Christopher Duncan about third party candidate in Missouri and American politics. And Rosenbaum expresses his immense frustration about political text messages.
Mini Museum hosts garage sale this weekend
The Miniature Museum of Greater St. Louis is hosting their annual garage sale of all things mini this weekend.
Couple Charged With Reckless Death Of Granite City Infant
GRANITE CITY - After exposing a 1-month-old child to multiple controlled substances, resulting in their death, a Granite City couple faces multiple felony charges. Patrick L. Godfrey, 27, and Sarrah M. Cheung, 41, both of the same Granite City address, were both charged with involuntary manslaughter (both Class 2 felonies) and endangering the life or health of a child (both Class 3 felonies). Godfrey and Cheung allegedly used meth and allowed a 1-month-old child to be exposed to both meth and cannabis before “co-sleeping,” or sleeping in close proximity to the child, reportedly resulting in their death. According to petitions filed to deny both Godfrey and Cheung’s pretrial release, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive infant on June 29, 2024. The petitions identify Godfrey as Cheung’s “boyfriend,” and state they both admitted to the drug use described. “Cheung and Godfrey both admit to using meth the day before,”
FCC Fines Lingo Telecom $1 Million Over Sloppy Biden AI Deepfake That Targeted New Hampshire Voters
Earlier this year, you probably saw the story about how a political consultant used a (very sloppy) “AI” generated deepfake of Joe Biden in a bid to try and trick New Hampshire voters into staying home during the Presidential Primary. It wasn’t particularly well done; nor was it clear it reached all that many people or had […]
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Gain Law Enforcement Insights: O'Fallon Academy Starts Soon
O'FALLON — The O'Fallon Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Citizens Police Academy, set to begin on September 11, 2024. With only five spots remaining, interested individuals are encouraged to reserve their place promptly. The academy, which spans eight weeks and includes a total of 10 sessions, offers participants an in-depth look at the operations and practices of the O'Fallon Police Department. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., with additional sessions on one Thursday and one Saturday. Participants will receive comprehensive training and insights into various aspects of law enforcement, including department history, police operations, patrol tactics, traffic stops and DUI procedures, current drug trends, criminal investigations, CPR/AED training, fire safety demonstrations, use of force simulations, 9-1-1 communications, and canine operations. The program also includes an 8-hour ride-along with an officer. Graduates of the
Missouri nun's body found 'incorrupt' four years after death; Medical experts unsure why
A Missouri nun's body was surprisingly found intact and "incorrupt" last year when she was exhumed, nearly four years after her death. An investigation recently completed into this discovery has left experts puzzled.
Win Four Free Tickets to Raging Rivers Before the 2024 Season Ends
GRAFTON - There are only a few more chances to head to Raging Rivers this season. The water park will be open on weekends until Sept. 8, 2024, including Labor Day weekend. They are also giving away four free tickets to a lucky winner. Park Manager Jeremy Hayes said it’s been a great season so far, and he can’t wait to welcome more guests before the summer ends. “You’ve got to make your memories before the summer’s over, and what better place to do it than Raging Rivers?” Hayes said. “The employees love it and the people love it.” Located at 100 Palisades Parkway in Grafton, the water park is a local fixture for families across the Riverbend. From now until Sept. 8, Raging Rivers is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The park usually closes for the season after Labor Day weekend, but they decided this year to expand their season one week in the hope that warmer temperatures will bring more
Lawsuit seeks to knock Missouri abortion-rights amendment off Nov. 5 ballot
Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, Rep. Hannah Kelly, anti-abortion activist Kathleen Forck and Marguerite Forrest, the operator of a shelter for homeless pregnant women in St. Louis County, filed the lawsuit in Cole County Circuit Court.
Lawsuit filed against custodian convicted of molesting Eureka student with Down syndrome
A nonverbal student with Down syndrome is suing a former school custodian who earlier this year pleaded guilty to molesting the teen.
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