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Large group bike ride through CWE?
Taste of St. Louis marks milestone with downtown Clayton event
Taste of St. Louis returns; this time it’s in downtown Clayton and they’re celebrating a milestone.
Who's got the best milkshakes?
Help in Fenton!
Reason why Mayor Spencer let go her Chief of Staff today
Real stl biz only.
Repairs completed on St. Peters-St. Charles water pipeline; boil advisory still in effect
Water conservation orders were lifted in both cities on Friday night. (Free article)
War hero's spirit honored in St. Louis memorial service
Private first class Waddell White served in multiple branches, but his friends and family said it was finally time for his soul to come home to St. Louis.
St. Louis police to review dozens of officer shootings after prosecutor declines to
What was this? It's along Walton Rd between Page and Midland. It just seems out of place there.
$30,000 reward offered for information leading to conviction in Clayton arson, hate crime
Clayton police say an arsonist set three vehicles on fire and left antisemitic graffiti about 3 a.m. Aug. 5 on a residential street.
Man arrested for recording in church bathroom detained by ICE
Agents didn't share details with FOX 2 about the reason why Monreal-Rojas was detained.
$30K Reward for Information
St. Charles festival continues despite boil water advisory
A water main break is to blame, but city leaders say the celebration is safe and repairs should be finished soon.
Cameras at Chippewa/Southtown Center
Yarn/bead shop
Beware of yard mushrooms—a hidden danger for dogs
Certain mushrooms contain toxins that affect the liver, kidneys or nervous system.
When Copyright Enters the AI Conversation
This series of posts explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different piece of the AI puzzle. Together, they advocate for a more balanced, forward-thinking approach that acknowledges the potential of technological […]
Belt Closes Phony Lifetime Gym Membership Loophole
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to stop gyms and fitness centers from canceling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership has been signed into law. “When gyms offer lifetime memberships, they shouldn’t penalize members for actually using the facility,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “If you sign up for a lifetime membership at a set price, the gym shouldn’t be able to come back a year later and raise your fees.” Gyms and fitness centers advertise lifetime memberships, but under state law, gym contracts can only be a maximum of one year. Functionally, these lifetime memberships are just one-year contracts that auto-renew. This is where the hidden price increases or benefit reductions can happen without the consumer knowing. Belt’s law is designed to prevent fitness centers and gyms from changing prices or reducing benefits for any lifetime membership price they advertise. Under the new law, if