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We are once again a week away from a government shutdown

2 years 8 months ago
We are, once again, a week away from shutting down the government unless Congress passes a continuing resolution that, um, allows things to continue. Newly minted Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is the key player here: Some lawmakers say the most plausible scenario is that Johnson puts a relatively clean CR on the floor, ...continue reading "We are once again a week away from a government shutdown"
Kevin Drum

  The Power of Film Nov. 9-19, at The Hi-Pointe Theatre

2 years 8 months ago

The 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival   Cinema St. Louis (CSL) unveiled the 32nd Annual Whitaker St. Louis International Film Festival (SLIFF), set to captivate audiences from Nov. 9 to 19 at the historic Hi-Pointe Theatre, CSL’s new forever home, as well as at multiple venues across the city including the Alamo […]

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FTC Gets Fair Use Backwards, Claims It’s Somehow Anti-Competitive?

2 years 8 months ago
This is what I get for praising a move by the FTC earlier this week. It repays me by pushing out a batshit crazy statement regarding AI and copyright. As we’ve been discussing over the past week, the Copyright Office’s request for comments regarding AI and copyright has been leading to some odd comments, including […]
Mike Masnick

Alton VFW Post #1308 Plans Veterans Day Ceremony

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - The Russell E. Dunham Memorial VFW Post #1308 will mark Veterans Day with their annual wreath-laying ceremony. Located at 4445 N. Alby Street in Alton, the Post will welcome the public at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, to watch the ceremony. Alton Mayor David Goins and a retired Navy Corpsman will speak. “We just get together and reflect back on everybody that we knew and what we’ve done,” Bob Myers, a longtime Post #1308 member, said. “This is for all veterans. We like people to remember the veterans and those who didn’t return. You’ve got to think back and think how lucky you are to be here.” The ceremony will recognize all branches of the U.S. military. The public is invited to honor the veterans and enjoy coffee, donuts and Hardee’s breakfast sandwiches. After the event at Post #1308, Myers said that several members will also stop by local nursing homes and cemeteries to recognize the veterans there. It’s

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Illinois convict can't withdraw guilty plea in Randy Gori's murder

2 years 8 months ago
Timothy M. Branowetz, a convicted killer, had his motion to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of attorney Randy Gori denied. Madison County State’s Attorney, Tom Haine, dismissed the motion, stating, "We hope this ruling brings an end to this convicted murderer’s legal gamesmanship. We will continue to make every effort to ensure he serves every day of his 70-year sentence."
Liz Dowell

St. Louis scrapyard hit with $68K Clean Water Act fine

2 years 8 months ago
“Uncontrolled runoff from industrial facilities not only harms streams and rivers, but it also limits the public’s use and enjoyment of those waters,” states David Cozad, director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division.
Joe Millitzer

Takashima Record Bar Has Quietly Closed — Temporarily?

2 years 8 months ago
On Saturday, November 4, Soo Kim and her fiance, Michael Rey, excitedly approached the front doors of Takashima Record Bar, eager to work out the final details of their wedding reception, which was scheduled to be held at the Grove bar and vinyl listening lounge four weeks later. They had an appointment with the general manager for 3 p.m., but when they arrived just before that and found the doors locked and the place dark, they became suspicious.
Cheryl Baehr

Wood River Mayor Awards Several Certificates Of Appreciation

2 years 8 months ago
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup awarded several individuals with Certificates of Appreciation at the City Council meeting this week. Several were presented to community cleanup participants, while one was awarded to Karen Weber for serving on the Library Board for a decade. First, Mayor Stalcup presented Karen Weber with a Certificate of Appreciation for her 10 years of service on the Wood River Library Board of Trustees. “Thank you for your time, dedication, and commitment to the citizens of Wood River, for your service on the Wood River Library Board of Trustees,” Mayor Stalcup said. “Karen dedicated 10 years to the board, seven of which was served as secretary and another three years as treasurer. So Karen, we really want to thank you for all your service. Before posing for a picture with Weber and her certificate, Stalcup added: “We’re going to truly miss her as a board member.” Mayor Stalcup also presented certificates t

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Bystander hides St. Louis burglar's bicycle in dumpster

2 years 8 months ago
Eduardo Guzman Salazar, a 22-year-old man from St. Louis County, faces charges of burglary and robbery in connection with an incident on Page Avenue. Salazar is charged with second-degree burglary and stealing, accused of breaking into an apartment window and stealing over $2,800 in cash. He is held on a $50,000 cash bond. 
Liz Dowell