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Dellwood man accused of breaking into home to hide from police
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Dellwood man is accused of forcing his way into a stranger's home in order to hide from police. According to a report filed by the North County Police Cooperative, the incident occurred on July 15. Police claim Deondra Thomas, 20, was a passenger in a stolen car traveling in [...]
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St. Louis Board of Aldermen unanimously approved open-carry bill
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen on Thursday approved a new ordinance to regulate open-carry weapons in the city.
The board voted 14-0 in favor of Board Bill 29. Alderwoman Shameem Clark Hubbard was absent from the meeting. The bill now heads to Mayor Tishaura Jones, who has said she was studying the legislation.
The bill would outlaw "openly carrying or displaying any firearm readily capable of lethal use within the City unless the person possesses a valid concealed carry endorsement or permit."
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Trust, Safety, And Communication
One thing that should be evident by now is that every online community eventually learns the need for some level of “trust & safety” or basic moderation to take place. And they quickly find that things are a lot more complex than they seem from the outside. Just try to moderate a medium sized Facebook […]
St. Louis Board of Aldermen Approves Limits on Open Carry of Guns
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen voted this morning to prohibit the open carrying of firearms without a concealed carry permit. Openly carrying or displaying firearms "readily capable of lethal use" within the city would result in an ordinance violation of unlawful display of a weapon and possible incarceration. The bill has exceptions for law enforcement officers or members of the armed forces on active duty.
High Quality Municipal Boundary Map (updated 2022). Ya'll have too many so it's harming regional growth, you'd be better together.
The Self-Serving Derangement of the Rich
Today on TAP: Why Elon Musk can’t handle the truth
Pearl Jam’s MTV VMA Moonman for “Jeremy” video is up for sale
One of the Moonman trophies Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" won at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards is up for sale. The controversial video, which portrayed a bullied student shooting himself…
Independence man charged in Kansas City Ford plant swatting case
Clay County prosecutor announces an Independence man is charged with making a terror threat connected to a swatting call at KC's Ford Plant.
Bond denied for Jennings woman charged in child drug exposure death
A St. Louis County judge denied bond for a woman charged with child endangerment after a toddler she was babysitting died in March 2023 of a drug overdose.
Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s push to inflate cost of abortion-rights amendment
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s efforts to inflate the cost of an abortion-rights initiative petition were unanimously rejected by the state Supreme Court Thursday, just two days after judges heard arguments in the case. The quick verdict, which was written by Judge Paul Wilson, was scathing in its opinion of Bailey’s refusal to sign off […]
The post Missouri Supreme Court rejects AG’s push to inflate cost of abortion-rights amendment appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Concerns mount over ‘Downtown Chesterfield’ development proposal
A resident group is urging the City Council to vote against a rezoning request that would allow developer The Staenberg Group to build more housing units.
DOE Offers Prizes for Wind Turbine Recycling Innovations
From Construction Dive: The Department of Energy announced Wednesday that it will award a total of $5.1 million in cash prizes to contest participants who innovate technologies for recycling the fiber-reinforced composites and rare earth elements in wind turbines. Around 85% to 90% of the mass of a wind turbine can already be commercially recycled, but the […]
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New IL Law Requires Prevailing Wage for Solar Project Workers
From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Employees working on solar projects that receive renewable energy credits from the state of Illinois will be paid the prevailing wage under a new law spearheaded by State Senator Cristina Castro. “During my time in the Senate, I have been an outspoken advocate for fair wages and wage equality […]
County reveals sale price for site that could become $106M apartment tower
St. Louis County has released sale details for the property and vacant lot it sold to a developer, which has proposed a high-rise apartment tower at the site.
Built Environment Workforce Report: 63% Say It’s Important to Increase Diversity
From Contractor: The National Institute of Building Sciences has released its 2023 Built Environment Workforce Survey. The new report, which was completed in partnership with Avenue M Group, takes the pulse on where things stand, with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It covers more ground, including a breakdown of the definition of diversity. More than seven […]
Missouri cops should not moonlight for unregulated gambling companies, lawmaker says
A company at the forefront of placing slot machines in Missouri gas stations and bars says using them is not gambling.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In tries a new type of high, launches THC-infused retail line with Good Taste Edibles
Dubbed “Good & Hi,” the retail line’s first product is “French-Hi Sauce,” a THC-infused, Andalouse-inspired fry sauce.
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