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Opinion | Understanding the headlines about gas stoves
An executive with Spire, the St. Louis natural gas utility, writes that your stove isn’t the problem, so you can go ahead and enjoy dinner. Just turn on the vent fan.
Gun range holding 'grand opening' in St. Louis County
Range USA's Bridgeton site will host a grand opening celebration from Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22.
Missing WWII soldier's body coming back to St. Louis
Melvin B. Meyer 25 of Pattonville, Mo who was killed in WWII is coming home and set to be buried in St. Louis Missouri.
New study says pandemic preparedness is mostly futile
Alex Tabarrok and Robert Tucker Omberg have published a new paper which confirms a thought that's been rattling around in my head for a while. The thought is this: aside from vaccines, pretty much nothing has much effect on the spread of COVID-19. As usual, I'll lead with a couple of charts. The first one ...continue reading "New study says pandemic preparedness is mostly futile"
St. Louis-based engineered components maker buys adhesive business
A St. Louis-based maker of engineered components for sealing, insulating and sound abatement has acquired an adhesive business from a private equity firm.
Former Louisiana, Missouri police chief charged with murder in overdose death
A former police chief of a small town in Eastern Missouri is now facing a murder charge in connection with a fatal overdose at his home last year.
Car Thief Charged With Felony Murder After Deadly St. Louis Collision
Prosecutors in St. Louis filed two felony murder charges against a 26-year-old Eureka man this morning. Brian Richard Kelly allegedly caused the death of two people when the stolen car he was driving collided with another vehicle in November.
Wisconsin Court Says Warrants Are Needed To Search Dropbox Accounts, Even If They Belong To Cops
If you want access to content and communications, it seems pretty obvious you should get a warrant. There are plenty of warrant exceptions, but rooting around in things pretty much everyone believes have an expectation of privacy — whether it’s their house, their phones, or their online document storage services — generally requires a warrant. […]
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The 2023 Agile and Scrum Master Training Bundle has 7 courses to help you master various skills needed to be an expert project manager. Courses focus on handling difficult team members, risk management, creating user stories, and more. It’s on sale for $40. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A […]
"Breathe" at COCA encourages viewers to find comfort and joy in abstraction
The collection of paintings is on view in the Millstone Gallery January 20 through March 15.
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US Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s appeal on use of COVID aid for tax cuts
The rejection is a victory for the Biden administration, which is fighting legal battles around the country over the restriction.
Former police chief of Louisiana, Mo., charged with felony murder in overdose death
William E. Jones, 50, was arrested Friday and is being held in lieu of $1 million cash bail.
Local law firm donates washers and dryers to three St. Louis Public Schools
“We really have a lot of kids who struggle getting to do laundry consistently,” said Yeatman Middle School Principal Christopher Crumble.
This Is It: Kenny Loggins announces final tour
Kenny Loggins is ready to say goodbye to the road. The artist just announced dates for his final tour, aptly titled the This Is it tour. “It’s been an amazing journey…
Promotion of Meredith Greene at BEX Construction Services
Meredith Greene, who joined BEX Construction Services as office manager in 2019, was recently promoted to director of human resources and administration. A member of the firm’s Executive Leadership Committee, Greene helps drive processes, systems and organizational development for BEX Construction Services. Greene empowers others with the strong support networks she puts in place for […]
Benton Park Cafe Will Open this Thursday
Tower Grove Park nets state money for event center, restrooms
The St. Louis recreational mainstay drew about 760,000 visitors last year.
Phil Lesh, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss & more set for Florida’s Echoland Festival
Phil Lesh & Friends, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss and Nile Rodgers & Chic are among the artists booked to perform at the 2023 Echoland Festival, taking place May 11 to 13 in Live Oak, Florida.…