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University City starting downed limb curb pickup today, power restoration continues
Locals in University City can place any downed tree limbs at their curb for pick-up starting Monday.
Fierce storms in St. Louis area leave two dead, tens of thousands without power
Saturday's fierce wind and rain left widespread damage, downed trees and caused a boil-water advisory for parts of St. Louis.
St. Ann residents forced to evacuate apartment after broken pipe
Dozens of people evacuated from a St. Ann apartment building early Monday morning becuase of a broken pipe.
Weekly Events Thread 7/3/23 - 7/9/23
Positive polling, past successes don’t guarantee victory for abortion rights at the ballot box
Polls show that most Americans, even in red states, oppose the strict abortion bans Republican state lawmakers have enacted in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade. Emboldened by that fact, abortion rights advocates in multiple states might propose ballot initiatives for voters to consider in next year’s election, if […]
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Death Watch
The Riverfront Times, St. Louis, September 12, 1990 Autumn tugs August, the the night air chilling perceptively as Interstate 55 makes its steep descent into the Meramec Valley, the same river basin George Gilmore and his victims called home. Upstream from here at Glencoe, on the night of Oct. 29, 1980, Gilmore murdered 83-year-old Lottie […]
Student Loan Debt - OUCH
Despite $8B surplus, Missouri governor vetoes $550M in state spending
From the $8,000 set aside so the Lone Jack Police Department could buy rifles to $46 million for an allied health building at St. Louis Community College, Gov. Mike Parson’s veto ax fell heavily on earmarked spending as he finished work on the coming year’s Missouri budget.
Parson announced his actions late Friday on the $51.8 billion budget approved by lawmakers in May, with only eight hours left before the start of the new fiscal year. In all, he made 201 vetoes, cutting $555.3 million by…
Thousands still without power in St. Louis after weekend storms
Southern California’s natural gas shock lasted two months
What with summer here, I had forgotten all about Southern California's huge spike in natural gas prices during the winter. Whatever happened to that? Here's the answer: The whole thing lasted two months. Daily spot prices shot up in December from 100¢ per therm to 500¢ per therm and were back to 100¢ by February. ...continue reading "Southern California’s natural gas shock lasted two months"
Monday, July 3, 2023 - St. Louis pinball techs fix ‘worlds under glass’
Fixing pinball machines is a specialized skill. Some in the St. Louis region are teaching a younger generation the rare art of pinball repair.
Belleville police monitoring consumer firework use during holiday
The city of Belleville is reminding locals that consumer fireworks are illegal within the state of Illinois.
Who was all at Fuel last night?
MetroLink experiencing delays Monday morning
Some MetroLink riders may run into delays Monday morning.
Let Them Eat Art returns to downtown Maplewood on July 7
The charming and cheeky nod to Bastille Day features more than 50 artists, fantastical entertainment, music, food, shopping, and more along Sutton Boulevard and Manchester Avenue.
Fortune Teller Bar's New Owner Wants to Keep Its Cherokee Street Vibe
When Ryan Schepers met with Matt Thenhaus to discuss the possibility of hosting a wedding reception at the Fortune Teller Bar, the meeting wound up being between the (eventual) future and former owners of the Cherokee Street establishment. Instead of simply booking a date, Schepers, a bar regular, learned that Thenhaus was low-key shopping the Fortune Teller around.
Creve Coeur officers hosting 'Popsicles With Police' event today
If you're looking to stay cool and meet local law enforcement, then join Creve Coeur officers and K9's for their popsicles with the police event Monday.
St. Peters authorities remind locals of fireworks law
Tuesday is the 4th of July, and that means fireworks. However, that's not the case if you're in St. Peters.