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Missouri courts expunged thousands of cannabis crimes, but more remain

2 years 7 months ago
More than 44,000 marijuana cases, including over 10,000 felony convictions, were expunged in Missouri before a June 8 deadline. However, many remain unresolved. Attorney Dan Viets, Missouri coordinator for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, and public defender Matt Schmidt discuss where that effort has fallen short.

Rescue Flight Launched After Serious Injuries At Semi Vs. Car Accident

2 years 7 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - HSHS launched a rescue flight after a crash left two entrapped in a semi vs. car accident on Highway 4 on Tuesday afternoon. Highland EMS with St. Jacob Police Department and Fire Department, Illinois State Police, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Troy EMS and MedStar EMS provided mutual aid. A medical person reported there were multiple injuries at the scene. Authorities did not have any other information to release at this time.

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VIDEO: Forum Presenter Examines Future of Construction Productivity

2 years 7 months ago
On June 16th at Maryville University, Construction Forum’s program featured the insights of Dafna Kaplan, an LA-based entrepreneur. Kaplan’s diverse background in product marketing, manufacturing, architecture, and construction have provided her with insight into ways in which the construction industry might apply collaboration and technology to increasing productivity and lowering costs. She is the CEO of […]
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Alton Chiropractor and Bands to Show Art at STL Gallery

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - With new local art and classic local bands, 31art gallery’s Rock the Art show is bound to pull in audiences from across the St. Louis region. 31art gallery, located in the heart of the city, will be hosting live music and over 200 pieces of art from 4–9 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. The event is free, with a cash bar and a lineup of five bands. Roughly 15 artists will be exhibiting their work. “Everybody there, Jared and Amy basically handpicked. They’re all really nice people and great artists,” Andy Dykeman said. “Some of them are photographers, so we have lots of photography. We have some collage work. We have some assemblage work, mixed media, painting, print work, all kinds of stuff. There’s something for everybody there.” Dykeman, who works as a chiropractor at Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in Alton, will be showing his own art at Saturday’s show. Additionally, he organizes the music events at 31art gallery

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Heroic Action Of Officer Angel, First Responders, Save Grafton Bicycle Accident Victim

2 years 7 months ago
GRAFTON - A 45-year-old male on a bicycle was injured in an accident at Graham Hollow Road going down from Pere Marquette State Park and airlifted from the scene. Grafton Police, Jersey County Sheriff's Office, QEM and Jersey Community Hospital Ambulance all responded to the call at 10:51 a.m. on Monday. Law enforcement said the present condition of the 45-year-old man was not known at this time. Grafton Police Officer Mike Angel responded to the call of a bicyclist down and needing help on the bike trail at Graham Hollow outside of Grafton on Sunday afternoon. When he arrived on the scene, he found the injured cyclist lying on the bike trail in what Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow described Tuesday afternoon as "a pool of blood." "The cyclist told him he was going very fast and lost control of his bike," Mayor Morrow said. "He hit the 2” by 6” wooden guard rail with such force he broke through the rail and was severely cut in several places. Officer Angel quickly assessed hi

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