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St. Louis County Vigilante Who Shot at Car Thieves Faces Charges
Prosecutors in St. Louis County announced charges yesterday against a 32-year-old woman who they say took it upon herself to chase down the men who stole her sister's car, causing a serious traffic accident and endangering children in the process. According to a police probable cause statement, Francesca Jones' sister had her 2020 Dodge Challenger stolen. One day after the alleged theft, Jones saw the vehicle on West Florissant near Goodfellow Boulevard.
Good News Preaches the Gospel of Good Brews
Beer and religion have a complicated history. Some faiths frown upon or even forbid the consumption of any intoxicants, while Catholic monks have been practitioners and keepers of sacred brewing techniques for centuries.
St. Louis County gym consolidates to one location, opens at The District
UFCW Local 88 authorizes possible strike against Schnuck Markets
Ask George: Are QR code menus on their way out?
Are restaurants 86ing the convenience popularized during the pandemic or are they still a thing?
Man shot overnight near Walgreens in Jennings
An investigation is underway after a man was shot overnight near a Walgreens in Jennings.
Is there a place that's better than most for cell phone repair?
Victim identified in explosion at Olin Corp.'s Winchester ammunition facility in East Alton
The East Alton Fire Department responded to a deadly explosion Thursday afternoon at an ammunition plant.
Authorities told KSDK that a man was killed when a truck carrying shotgun shell primers exploded at Olin Corp.'s (NYSSE: OLN) Winchester Ammunition Plant, located at 600 Powder Mill Road. It's believed the truck that exploded was carrying primer.
Friday afternoon, Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn identified the victim as 60-year-old Oscar "Zeke" R. Bettorf of Bunker Hill, Illinois. An autopsy…
5G Was An Over-Hyped Dud. Prepare For Nobody To Learn Absolutely Anything From The Experience
We’ve noted for several years how the “race to 5G” was largely just hype by telecoms and hardware vendors eager to sell more gear and justify high U.S. mobile data prices. While 5G does provide faster, more resilient, and lower latency networks, it’s more of an evolution than a revolution. But that’s not what telecom giants […]
Cori Bush pushes for legislation to help long-distance abortion seekers
Congresswoman Cori Bush has co-sponsored a bill in congress to provide federal grants to women who travel long distances to receive reproductive health care.
Friday, June 23, 2023 - Metro East abortion providers are expecting more challenges
Thousands of patients seeking an abortion have been going to clinics in the Metro East since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade one year ago. Planned Parenthood officials have increased staff at the Fairview Heights clinic to keep up with increased patient loads.
The Womens Safehouse in STL
Firefighters Battle Intense Fire At Burns Wild Game Meat Processing and Smoke House In Godfrey
GODFREY - Firefighters battled an intense fire at Burns Wild Game Meat Processing and Smoke House in Godfrey on Thursday night on Winter Lane. Fire officials reported considerable damage at the scene. The fire call to Godfrey Fire Protection District came at 7:30 p.m. and when they arrived flames were shooting through the roof of the building. Brighton, Alton, Wood River and Fosterburg also were dispatched to the scene. Madison County Emergency Management was also present and Alton Memorial Ambulance was there, but there were no injuries reported. No one was present inside the building when firefighters arrived and the fire is under investigation.
Sultan: Lessons from a missing submersible and migrants lost at sea
There were unavoidable comparisons between the two maritime disasters – the most privileged people on Earth versus the most destitute; a risk taken for adventure versus a risk taken for survival; countries rushing to rescue versus a country deflecting blame.
St. Louis orders Lux Living to stabilize crumbling Kingshighway buildings
The properties, which front a prominent intersection, near Barnes-Jewish Hospital, now have disintegrating brick steps and holes in exterior walls.
Judge declines to close St. Louis funeral home cited for mishandling bodies and unsanitary conditions
A state board wanted a St. Louis funeral home shut down, but a Cole County judge disagreed.
Haven of Grace MOMentous Luncheon gives new moms a 'lift'
Haven of Grace recently celebrated A MOMentous Luncheon at the Downtown Missouri Athletic Club with more than 400 guests in attendance.
Temps climb to 90s for St. Louis metro's first summer weekend
It's shaping up to be a hot and humid weekend around the St. Louis metro. Temperatures are expected to climb up to the 90s for each of the next three days.
'You're not going to believe this:' A bizarre hijacking at Lambert in 1972
Air pirate needed a second 727 plane after man crashed his Cadillac into landing gear.
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