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A new paper shows that rent-seeking by firms with dominant market positions has exploded since the 1980s.

HARDIN - At approximately 2:45 p.m. on June 16, 2023, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office executed a court-authorized search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Herron Street, Hardin, Calhoun County. During the execution of said search warrant, law enforcement officials seized a loaded firearm, a large amount of ammunition, suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia; which resulted in the arrest of three individuals. Charles D. Ball, age 53, of Cottage Hills, Illinois, was arrested on the following charges: Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, Unlawful Possession of Firearm Ammunition by Felon, Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (Fentanyl) Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Tracie M. Fender, age 51, of Hardin, was arrested on the following charges: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (Fentanyl), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

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A rescue operation was underway deep in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Monday in search of a technologically advanced submersible vessel carrying five people to document the wreckage of the Titanic, the iconic ocean liner that sank more than a century ago. The vessel was reported overdue Sunday night about 435 miles (700 [...]

Mike Jones returns to Politically Speaking to talk about St. Louis Prosecutor Wesley Bell’s entrance into the U.S. Senate race — and the state of the St. Louis region’s politics. Jones numerous titles throughout the past few decades include service as a St. Louis alderman, a corporate executive, the head of the St. Louis housing authority and an adviser to a St. Louis mayor and a St. Louis County executive. He also served on the state Board of Education.

The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain

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Don't worry, everything is fine. If you've noticed that blogging has been a little sparse for the past few days, and dropped to nearly nothing today, it's not just because the news has been a little dull. It's because I feel crummy. A week ago I got an upset stomach. The next day I developed ...continue reading "Health update"

Back in 2016, the Missouri General Assembly reversed a state law to allow open carry, meaning conceal carry permits are no longer needed to possess a gun. While federal law has an age requirement to buy a firearm, Missouri doesn't.

It's barely summer break and a St. Louis family is planning a 17-year-old boy's funeral after he was shot and killed at a party gone terribly wrong.

Teens told police the party inside a downtown St. Louis office building had been advertised for a week on social media.

Some area residents believe preventing crime begins with creating opportunities. FOX 2's Jeff Bernthal has a look at how two local men are doing what they can to make a difference.

All across the St. Louis region, people were out and about celebrating and observing Juneteenth.

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Local leaders called for a mix of social support, tougher gun laws and stricter enforcement in response to a mass shooting.

Brendan Donovan and Paul Goldschmidt hit back-to-back homers in the fifth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Washington Nationals 8-6 in a Juneteenth matinee.