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More black bear sightings reported in Festus area
Social media may harm children and teens, surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General's Office released an advisory Tuesday about the growing concerns surrounding the impacts of social media on kids.
Thieves targeted another public garden in Illinois
There’s been another bizarre case of repeated thefts from a public garden.
Historic Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine hit by graffiti vandals
The community of Portage Des Sioux is frustrated after the historic “Our Lady of the Rivers Shrine” is vandalized and covered in graffiti for weeks without cleanup efforts in time for the high tourism season.
Market with recent violent incidents owned by high-profile informant
A north St. Louis County business that was the scene of deadly violence twice last week, is owned by someone you might think would be in prison.
Public Housing Contractors Are Using Federal Money To Inflict Biometric Surveillance Misery On Their Tenants
Most of us wouldn’t argue that private companies can’t run their businesses the way they prefer. The gold standard has been the right to refuse service to anyone — something that covers everything from refusing paper checks from certain customers to booting people off social media services for refusing to stop behaving like inveterate assholes. […]
Mississippi River boating rescue likely first of many ahead of summer season
A scene on the Mississippi River Tuesday afternoon is likely a sign of things to come. Two men were rescued by the Marine Task Force after their boat began taking on water.
Local leaders, business owners react to NAACP Florida travel advisory
Last week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to prevent the state’s public colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Goldschmidt hits 2 HRs as Wainwright, Cardinals beat Reds 8-5
How in the world does Little Rock have a better, nicer and functioning trolley
Glen Carbon Growth, Progress Highlighted In Mayor's "State Of The Village" Presentation
GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus gave a few updates on the village’s growth and progress over the past year, including several new businesses that have opened and developments that are slated for completion in the near future. The mayor gave these and other updates during his “State of the Village” presentation during the Glen Carbon Village Board meeting on May 23. “Great things are happening in Glen Carbon,” Marcus said. “We’ve had significant growth and change in the village.” Olive Garden and Plaza Tire will open in the village’s Orchard Town Center by the holidays. Lavelle Drive, the road by Chick-Fil-A, is expected to open by July 1. Orchard Town Center will also have improved bike trail connectivity once OTC Park is completed on the southern end of the site. Preliminary design plans for the park also include a stage for live music and space for two restaurants with patio seating. The Meridian Plaza project
Noise ordinance in the city
Local spots to play ping pong?
Health update
I am definitely on the mend. My counts are practically up to normal; the Bell's palsy is receding; my energy is slowly returning; and my appetite has improved. Everything is getting better. But the bigger news is that I finally got my first M-protein result. As you'll recall, this is a proxy for the total ...continue reading "Health update"
Businesses on Washington Avenue weigh in on weekend safety roadblocks
Marquette High grad admired Hitler, aimed to ‘seize power’ in attack near White House
Sai Varshith Kandula, 19, of Chesterfield, was arrested on charges, including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a U.S. president.
KSDK parent Tegna terminates $5.4B merger deal with Standard General, says it's owed $136M
New York hedge fund Standard General's tentative $5.4 billion deal to acquire Tegna Inc., the parent of KSDK-TV in St. Louis, was terminated Monday by the media company in the face of intense regulatory scrutiny.
Catholic clergy sexual abuse of kids was far more common than church acknowledged, Illinois AG says
Missouri could be poised to gain another interstate highway
Extending I-72 across northern Missouri could divert some truck traffic from St. Louis.
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