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Overland man stole $1500 worth of vibrators.
Wentzville School District superintendent announces retirement after emergency meeting
The superintendent of the Wentzville School District announced her retirement Friday morning after the Board of Education held an emergency meeting Thursday evening.
St. Louis-area Walmart removing self-check lanes
A south St. Louis County Walmart is the latest store in the nation to remove what's come to be known as a common supermarket feature.
The store, located off Watson Road in Shrewsbury, announced Friday it will begin removing its self-checkout lanes on Sunday. Brian Little, the Global Communications Director for Walmart Corporate Affairs, said the decision was made to improve the store experience.
"The decision was based on several factors, including feedback from associates and customers, shopping…
Dead & Company launch ‘Dead Forever – Live at Sphere’ charity sweepstakes
Dead & Company will kick off their Dead Forever Las Vegas residency at the Sphere in May, and now they are giving fans a chance to win tickets to the…
Microsoft Warns That China Wants To Use AI To Disrupt Elections; But Basically Ignores Its Failures To Disrupt The Taiwanese Election
I’m not sure we should welcome in our new AI-powered robot overlords determining how elections come about just yet. The media keeps telling me that deep fakes and generative AI are going to throw all of the important elections this year into upheaval. And maybe it’s true, but to date, we’ve seen very little evidence […]
St. Charles man admits he sexually engaged teen girls in 3 states
After surprise Wentzville school district board meeting, superintendent announces sudden retirement
Wentzville School District families were caught off guard late Thursday night when the District's Board of Education called an emergency meeting at about 8 p.m.
The meeting was live-streamed for 59 seconds before board members announced the session wouldn't be publicly broadcast due to "legal and personnel" matters.
Less than 12 hours after the meeting, District Superintendent Danielle Tormala made the surprise announcement that she would be immediately going on a sabbatical and would be retiring…
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Lindenwood gymnasts fight for one more medal — before the program dies
Lindenwood gymnastics, in its final season, wins its conference and heads to nationals.
A climate pledge verifier said it would allow more carbon offsets. Its staff revolted.
In a resignation letter, an adviser called carbon credits "scientifically, socially, and from a climate perspective a hoax."
Walmart to remove self-checkout lanes at one St. Louis County location
Walmart plans to remove self-checkout lanes as soon as this weekend at its Shrewsbury Supercenter in St. Louis County.
Growing juice bar franchise opens new St. Louis-area store, plans continued expansion
A quickly growing juice bar franchise is expanding in the St. Louis region.
Friday Cat Blogging – 12 April 2024
Here is Hilbert preparing for the great eclipse. He was disappointed that we couldn't see totality, but after going inside for a nap he got over it pretty quickly.
How the Fed Keeps Getting Inflation Wrong
Today on TAP: More than 400 economists work for the Federal Reserve Board. Far too many are intimidated by the echo chamber of bad economics created by Chair Jay Powell.
STL to get fed dollars to further crime drop
The Department of Justice has added St. Louis to its violent crime initiative, a decision that will bring more federal dollars to police departments for crime prevention efforts.
Trial delayed on discrimination lawsuit against Wesley Bell
Delay sought by plaintiff attorneys, not by Bell, and will push trial to Jan. 27. Bell is running in Aug. 6 Democratic primary to unseat U.S. Rep. Cori Bush
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Fast-growing startup names president
Tcare Inc., a St. Louis-based startup that provides technology to help family caregivers, has named Lindsey Niemeier as president.
Board Talk – April 2024
We cannot keep Spring from coming. It is the time of plans and projects and clean up! What a wonder and beauty Spring is with all of the lovely gardens … Continued
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