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The properties are in the Forest Park Southeast historic preservation review area, necessitating government approval for demolition.

As we’ve been covering, there are a slew of laws across the country (and around the globe!) looking to required websites to “age verify” their visitors. And, it seems to be something that has support from all around the political spectrum, as “protect the children” moral panics know no political boundaries. Just recently Utah passed […]

Let's give the furballs a break this week and instead bring in a foreign star to gawk at. I found this little guy in a tiny little park in Les Andelys, France, where he was puttering around and begging for attention. He allowed me to provide that attention, but eventually got bored and curled up ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 10 March 2023"

Today on TAP: Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse is a function of the Fed rate spike, and will surely trigger calls for its well-heeled tech and venture capital clients to get a bailout.

ALTON/GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon Heritage Museum Coordinator Samantha Doolin appeared on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to preview her presentation of the Goshen Settlement before presenting it on March 9 at the Glen Carbon Centennial Library. The presentation took a historic look at “Glen Carbon before Glen Carbon” and explained why so many things in and around the village carry the Goshen name. “There were people here as early as 1799,” Doolin said. “There had already been people here - obviously the Native Americans were all through this area and the American Bottom, and St. Clair County before it was founded as St. Clair County had settlers as early as 1699. “There was a gentleman named David Badgley who came from , which is in , and he was a Baptist reverend and he did not really agree with the French lifestyle, so he went further north than the French settlement and saw all this untouched wilderness and deemed

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EDWARDSVILLE — After a week of trial, Madison County prosecutors were victorious Thursday evening when a jury found a 33-year-old man guilty of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting outside a tire shop, according to Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine. The jury found Fred W. Williams Jr. of East St. Louis guilty of murder in the June 2021 shooting death of Delas M. Carter, 30, of Alorton. The shooting happened outside a Granite City tire shop where Carter was employed. “This was a chilling and brazen crime that shocked our community,” Haine said. “We are glad that our prosecutors were able to secure a conviction here so this violent criminal will remain safely behind bars. We also hope is that this conviction is a step in the healing process for the family members of Mr. Carter, who were present in court throughout the trial, and who we continue to hold in our prayers during this difficult time.” Evidence showed that Williams

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The Des Peres financial giant blamed “increased market volatility, economic uncertainty and the rising interest rate environment.” But it also had record net new assets in 2022.

The nine members of the commission were announced Friday. All members must live in St. Louis, and represent different backgrounds.

WASHINGTON — Republican election officials from Florida, Ohio and Louisiana on Friday detailed to lawmakers on a U.S. House Administration panel the success of their states’ handling of the 2022 midterm elections, and said they can run their own elections without federal intervention. The chair of the Elections Subcommittee, Florida GOP freshman Rep. Laurel Lee, […]

The post GOP state officials at U.S. House hearing push back against federal election oversight appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Lt. Col. Troy Doyle – who accused St. Louis County Executive Sam Page in a lawsuit of passing him over for chief because he is Black – is retiring from the St. Louis County Police Department. The trial for Doyle’s discrimination lawsuit is scheduled for 2024. “It’s time,” he said. “I’ve dedicated almost 31 years to the residents of St. Louis County and I’m very proud of the work I’ve done and the things I’ve been able to accomplish. “I’m most proud of being a partner…

David Bowie’s life and career are being explored in a new book of personal photos from his childhood friend Geoff MacCormack. David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll with Me, dropping March 20, features photos MacCormack…

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Carmillya Butler has established a GoFundMe to assist with her mother - Patrenia Butler-Turner's final expenses, including her burial. Petrenia's body was found in Pontoon Beach 10 years after she was reported missing. Patrenia's body was discovered in December 2022 when authorities had a tip of skeletal remains in a wooded area off Illinois Route 111 in Pontoon Beach. The remains were confirmed to be those of Butler-Turner. A suspect - Roger D. Sutton has been charged with murder in Butler-Turner's case. "It has been horrible waiting and not knowing what happened to her," she said. "I cannot describe the pain I am feeling knowing she was taken from me. Any help covering her final expenses would be greatly appreciated."

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The properties at the high-profile intersection are in the Forest Park Southeast historic preservation review area, necessitating government approval for demolition.

There indeed is something extremely precious about “true” old friends – the ones who one knows are with them no matter what.

Byrnes Mill police are under criminal investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

St. Louis’ art scene has hit its groove recently with a ton of exciting exhibit openings. On Friday, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation (3716 Washington Boulevard, 314-754-1850) opened two shows: Faye HeavyShield’s Confluences and The Nature of Things: Medieval Art and Ecology, 1100-1550. And the Contemporary Art Museum (3750 Washington Boulevard, 314-535-4660) opened a three-part spring show that includes: Jacolby Satterwhite’s Spirits Roaming the Earth, the CRXLAB x CAM: Artwork for Equity and ArtReach: Tales from North St. Louis.