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Sámi demonstrators end mass protests against illegal wind farm
Norway apologizes for its human rights violations, but intends to keep project operational.
Weber car dealer’s home burns in Columbia, Illinois
RFT Reviews the Week: February 27 to March 5, 2023
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 An execution-style killing on the edge of downtown St. Louis has the anti-Gardner crowd eagerly sharing snuff films on social media. That includes KMOX’s Kevin Killeen, hitherto known chiefly for his hatred of February, and St. Louis’ own Gateway Pundit. Disturbing.
Jack Garvey, former St. Louis circuit judge, named partner in new law firm
Garvey spent 18 years as circuit judge, then left for private practice. He mediated court case that led to $790 million settlement over Rams’ move to L.A.
Is Twitter down? Glitches reported worldwide
Fans of social media are having a hard time accessing Twitter. The website Down Detector is getting thousands of reports of service outages.
Two Charged With Harassment First Degree, False Impersonation Of Law Enforcement Officer
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Sunday, March 5, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Timothy White, 34 years of age, of the 4200 block of Obannon Road in St. Louis, Missouri 63129, and Adam Andrews, 29 years of age, of the 1300 block of White Hawk Drive in O’Fallon, Missouri 63366, for Harassment First Degree, False Impersonation of a Law Enforcement Officer, and Making False Report. Booking photos of White and Andrews are attached. White and Andrews are each being held on $50,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. A summary of the probable cause statement reads: On March 4, 2023, Defendant White and Defendant Andrews, acting together, called Victim and Andrews identified himself as a St. Louis County Police Detective named Detective Collins and provided a false badge number. As Detective Collins Defendant Andrews acting with White informed Victim that the father of her child had been murdered. As Detective Collins, Defendant Andrews acting
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Roxana Art Teacher's Work To Be Spotlighted In Glen Carbon/Edwardsville Arts Center Satellite Exhibit
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon has partnered with the Edwardsville Arts Center as a satellite exhibit space to display the art of local artisans in the community. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, Glen Carbon Village Hall at 151 N. Main Street will be hosting a reception to showcase the paintings of Michael Kathriner prior to its Board of Trustees Meeting at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public. Kathriner is an art teacher at Roxana High School. His artwork reflects the use of bright colors, patterns, and design elements. Many of his recent paintings have circular shapes and vibrant colors and are being displayed in the Village Hall council chambers and lobby through May of 2023. The Edwardsville Arts Center’s opening reception at Village Hall will include light snacks, refreshments, and live music from Edwardsville High School’s Tri-M Music Honor Society. The artist, Michael Kathriner, will also be at the reception to visit with guests and answer questions
New Line Theatre’s Nine Is Gorgeously Conflicted
In the 1980’s, Federico Fellini’s semi-autobiographical 1963 film 8 ½ was adapted into the musical Nine. Later, Director Rob Marshall made a film version of the musical that referenced the movie, or vice versa.
APA offering discounts on pet adoptions as part of Tour For Life campaign
Moving sale for MLB slugger Albert Pujols begins Tuesday
Former St. Louis Cardinal slugger Albert Pujols sold his Kansas City-area home and a moving sale will take place March 7-8, 2023 in Leawood.
Political Fiction vs. Reality: Twitter’s Alleged Help For Dems vs. Rupert Murdoch’s Real Help For Trump
I know, I know, there are no room for facts in the modern GOP, just feelings. But, still, it’s kind of remarkable just how much they seem committed to the bit that Twitter was actively trying to suppress Republicans to help Joe Biden. There remains zero proof of this. Zero. Over the course of the […]
Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant Returns to Florissant
Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant On Stage April 30 At Florissant Performing Arts Center A field of 12 contestants will grace the stage at the Florissant Performing Arts Center (formerly the Florissant Civic Center Theater) at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 for the Ms. Missouri Senior Pageant. Behind the scenes the activities are increasing.“This is […]
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Residents want more safety, space with St. Louis public housing redevelopment
ST. LOUIS — Keeva Gilmore’s desires for a new home are simple: new electrical wiring, insulated windows to keep the cold out and a safe place for children to play.
AHS Students Rebekah Blackmon and Elizabeth Blackmon Place In Top 10 In St. Louis Brain Bee Event
ST. LOUIS - Two Alton High School students - Rebekah Blackmon and Elizabeth Blackmon - placed in the top 10 recently in the first in-person St. Louis Area Brain Bee since the COVID-19 Pandemic. Washington University in St. Louis welcomed 54 students from the St. Louis region on Feb. 25 for the event. Participants answered questions about the nervous system, brain structure, cognitive disorders, and other topics in neuroscience. Sanjay Adireddi of Ladue Horton Watkins High School won this year’s competition and will compete in the U.S. National Brain Bee on April 21-23. He also has been awarded a summer research fellowship with Brain Bee organizer Erik Herzog, the Viktor Hamburger Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences. “My true passion for science was ignited in the Science Olympiad event and I wanted to continue to learn more about neuroscience,” said Adireddi, who is considering a career in neuroscience research. “Preparing for a competition-style event
Snoop Dogg headlines rap supergroup 'High School Reunion' tour in St. Louis this summer
The High School Reunion Tour featuring rappers like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G and Berner is coming to St. Louis this summer.
Gary Rossington, guitarist and last surviving original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies at 71
Gary Rossington, guitarist for Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd, passed away Sunday at the age of 71, according to an announcement on the band’s Facebook page. “It is with our deepest sympathy and…
Hamburg Man Faces Various Offenses After Calhoun County Traffic Stop
HARDIN - A Hamburg driver - 56-year-old Victor H. Verdeyen - has been charged with the following offenses after a Calhoun County Sheriff's Office traffic stop at 4:49 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, on Illinois Route 100 near Poor Farm Hollow, in Hardin. The charges are: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Use of Headset While Driving. Verdeyen was arrested without incident and is lodged in the Greene County Jail. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
East St. Louis’ Jackie Joyner-Kersee honored on floor of US House
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Springfield, was driving force behind honor, timed to coincide with end of Black History Month and start of Women's History Month.