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Pritzker appoints new Illinois Prisoner Review Board Executive Director after controversy surrounding release of man accused of killing child
On Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointment of an Executive Director of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), a new role that will oversee board operations and training.
Raw data: The cost of fighter jets
I don't remember what got me interested in this, but here are the unit costs for the most popular (and expensive) fighter jets in the world: These are "flyaway" costs. That is, the cost per unit of the latest batch on the assembly line. It is not the total procurement cost, which includes the entire ...continue reading "Raw data: The cost of fighter jets"
Local manufacturer, nonprofit team up to make cancer drug
The API Innovation Center, the St. Louis-based nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain for pharmaceutical ingredients, has selected a local firm to manufacture a treatment for brain cancer.
19-year-old enters Alford plea in fatal Lincoln County crash
A Lincoln County, Missouri, woman admitted in court on Monday that she was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she crashed into a tree in 2023 and killed three passengers.
When automated traffic cameras could start ticketing drivers in St. Louis
St. Charles standoff ends with suspect in custody
The suspect in a standoff situation in St. Charles Monday morning is now in custody after surrendering.
Future of Frank & Helen's in University City is uncertain
Best outdoor seating for happy hour?
Thoughts on the district in chesterfield?
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St. Louis County Police honors dispatchers as vacancy number decreases
The St. Louis County Police Department is honoring dispatchers throughout the week for the work they do in the community.
Spring pests ahead of schedule due to warmer weather
Phones are ringing off the hook at local pest companies as they head into their busiest time of year after the hot weekend temperatures woke up many of our pests.
Schnucks Edwardsville is installing solar panels tonight. Freezers might be low on stock Tuesday.
Schnuck Markets Inc. is installing solar panels at the company's Edwardsville location. Due to the installation, employees will be restocking some items early Tuesday.
A paralyzed man was left on a jail floor for days. St Louis officials are trading blame
A disturbing photo of a paralyzed detainee in the St. Louis City Justice Center has triggered calls for accountability and improvement in the city’s main jail. Now the attorney who took that photo says she’s facing retaliation. Sue McGraugh, director of the Criminal Defense Clinic at Saint Louis University, discusses becoming a whistleblower, facing the blowback from Sheriff Vernon Betts, and the impact of new jail policy banning phones.
STL Board of Aldermen approves use of red-light cameras again
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen passed legislation Monday authorizing the use of red-light cameras in the city again.
3 former St. Louis-area women accused of pandemic loan fraud
Three women who used to live in the St. Louis area are accused of committing pandemic loan fraud.
Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales
11 am to 1 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 18-20, Southwestern Illinois College @ Belleville Horticulture Club Plant Sale. Cash only. The only info I could find is here and there’s no location information other than Belleville campus. Missouri Wildflowers Nursery is at Kirkwood Farmers Market 8 am to 4 pm Saturdays, April 20th & … Continue reading Upcoming St. Louis Area Plant Sales →
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‘Queen Rock Montreal’ coming to Disney+ in May
For fans who didn’t catch Queen’s concert movie Queen Rock Montreal in IMAX theaters earlier this year, the band is giving you another opportunity to enjoy it.The Rock & Roll Hall…
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