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Habitual Alton Drug Dealer Gets 262-Month Federal Prison Sentence
EAST ST. LOUIS – The U.S. District Court in East St. Louis announced today that a long-time convicted methamphetamine dealer in Alton was sentenced to spend more than 21 years in federal prison after he admitted his guilt to multiple drug and firearm charges. Dane Tannler, 41, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of methamphetamine, one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. Following his prison sentence, he will serve four years of supervised release. In addition, Tannler was ordered to pay a $400 fine and $400 in special assessments. U.S. Attorney Rachel Aud Crowe commended the Alton Police Department for their courageous efforts to bring Tannler to justice. “Career offenders like Tannler who repeatedly distribute large quantities of drugs tear at the fabric of the community and endanger the families who live
New podcast series traces a St. Louis native's family secret
In “Held: A Podcast Mini-Series,” Karri Offstein Rosenthal guides listeners through the unraveling of a 35-year-old secret kept by her sister-in-law.
See inside St. Louis' own $5.25M Barbie Dream Home
This dream house can be called a unique luxury estate that offers resort amenities on 3.15 acres. It includes a grand entrance hall connecting spacious entertaining areas with high ceilings and expansive windows.
Masculine Policy: The GOP’s Plan To Outlaw ‘Porn’ And Suspend The First Amendment
Does watching porn threaten your masculinity? Science says it doesn’t. Is porn addictive? No, it’s not. Is sexual expression that is consenting legally protected by the First Amendment? Yes, it is. So, why do Republicans fight to restrict or outlaw pornography across the United States? There are several reasons. First, religious conservatives have long argued […]
HOT 104.1 using Instagram to search for a new radio host
The Hometeam Morning Show is on the hunt for a fresh co-host, and it might just be your perfect match.
Emerson to buy Swiss provider of factory automation technology
Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) said Thursday it has agreed to acquire a Swiss-based maker of factory automation technologies.
Feds raise concerns about long call center wait times as millions dropped from Medicaid
Nearly one-third of the states have received warnings from federal Medicaid officials.
MAGA and MR(Russia)GA Worship the Same Bloody Gods
Today on TAP: It grows hard to distinguish the Putinists from Marjorie Taylor Greene.
NASA's spectacular view of St. Louis from space
NASA took a picture of St. Louis from space on May 2, 2023. In the picture, you can see the city coming into view along the banks of the Mississippi River, spreading out and getting darker as it goes.
Quote of the day: No boring policy blather for Ron DeSantis
From the New York Times, describing a massive internal strategy document posted today by Ron DeSantis's Super PAC: The main strategy memo for the debate contains no mention of policy — and the advice steers Mr. DeSantis away from talking about specific solutions because doing so won’t get him headlines. It's all zingers and attack ...continue reading "Quote of the day: No boring policy blather for Ron DeSantis"
The Golden Book of All Nations. From the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Symbolizing the fair's principals of world unity and good will.
New Carlos Santana doc getting three-day global premiere event in September
A new documentary about the legendary Carlos Santana is set to hit theaters next month. Carlos, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez, is getting a three-day premiere event from Sony Pictures Classic and…
Missouri wanted to ‘push the envelope’ on NIL. It could help Mizzou land star recruits.
Missouri's approach to athletes profiting from their name, image and likeness lets even high school recruits earn money. It all should give Mizzou a recruiting boost.
Who controls your media consumption?
In the New York Times today, Julia Angwin talks about the various problems created by social media algorithms deciding what you see. She lists several: Yet not one of those problems is as damaging as the problem of who controls the algorithms. Never has the power to control public discourse been so completely in the ...continue reading "Who controls your media consumption?"
Enjoy a free concert from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, fireworks at Forest Park next month
Missouri governor tamping down talk of massive budget surplus
The current fund balance projection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 is about $3 billion.
Anyone transition into a trade with little to no experience? If so, what was your experience like?
Prominent chess website ends relationship with Saint Louis Chess Club due to sexual assault allegations
Online chess website Chess.com plans to no longer support events staged by the Saint Louis Chess Club, a decision that stems from sexual assault allegations against a former Chess Club employee, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
St. Louis attorney says it was 'bittersweet' how he became partner at 60
St. Louis plaintiff attorney Michael Flannery said it is "bittersweet" how he became a partner in a national law firm at the age of 60.
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