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Techdirt Podcast Episode 367: Open Sourcing The Trust & Safety Toolkit

2 years 8 months ago
The trust and safety conversation tends to focus on the huge platforms, and the millions of smaller websites (some still quite big!) get ignored. But those websites have trust and safety needs too, and they use a lot of different tools to meet them. Most of these tools are proprietary, but there’s a growing push […]
Leigh Beadon

St. Louis County Approves $155M Tax Break for Boeing Expansion

2 years 8 months ago
From St. Louis Public Radio:  The St. Louis County Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to approve $155 million in tax incentives for Boeing Co.’s proposed $1.8 billion development near St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The deal gives the aerospace company a 50% cut in real estate and personal property taxes over the next 10 years. […]
Dede Hance

KDHX Fall Drive

2 years 8 months ago

The KDHX Fall Drive is going on now and we are asking for your support.

Your financial support ensures that the power of music and connection is always available to you and to KDHX’s entire listening audience. Join us in deepening our connection within the St. Louis music scene and harnessing the power of music to unite individuals and communities for a better St. Louis. Visit Support.KDHX.org.

Individual support makes up the largest share of KDHX’s funding, keeps KDHX independent and available to everyone. Give as generously as you can today. 

You can give a single or a monthly gift at Support.KDHX.org

If you are a current monthly donor, you can increase the amount of your monthly gift. 

We also take donations of real estate and vehicles.

You can send a gift via check or through a Donor Advised Fund to:
KDHX
3524 Washington Ave
St Louis, MO 63103

Thank you for your support of KDHX’s independent programming! 

Narcotics Investigation Results in Arrests in Bethalto

2 years 8 months ago
BETHALTO - On Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, the Bethalto Police Department, in collaboration with the US Marshals, executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation. The warrant was issued for a residence in the 200 block of Lakeside Drive following multiple complaints of narcotic sales associated with the residence. The search warrant was authorized by Honorable Judge Ryan Jumper, and it led to the arrest of the following individuals: Somporn Neumann (55), of Bethalto - Unlawful Use of Property (Class 2 Felony) Donald L. Ryans (33), of Troy MO. - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class 1 Felony) Ann C. Eckley (64), of Bethalto - Unlawful Delivery of Methamphetamine (Class 2 Felony) Alexis M. Broyles (32), of Bethalto - Outstanding Felony Warrant from Alton PD The Bethalto Police Department would like to emphasize its commitment to addressing community concerns and taking action against illegal activities within our neighborhoods. The investigation

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Alton Odyssey Tours Going "Behind The Bricks" For 2023 Season

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - Alton Odyssey Tours recently announced their 2023 tour season lineup, including an all-new series of Behind the Bricks historical walking tours. Featuring stops at some of Alton’s most historical and haunted attractions, Behind the Bricks, trolley tours, and Haunted Craft Beer Walks are set throughout October and the first weekend of November. All of this year’s tours will begin at the Ryder Building, which houses My Just Desserts, at 31 E. Broadway in downtown Alton. Tours start in the second floor meeting room, “where ghost-hunting tools are active and orbs are abundant,” according to a press release from Alton Odyssey Tours. The new Behind the Bricks walking tours will also include stops at the Kendall Cracker Factory, Enos Sanitarium, Grand Theater and Stratford Hotel. These tours will be held on Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 4, each at 8 p.m. at a cost of $40 per ticket. Tickets for all tours can be purchased on the Alton Odyssey Tours websit

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Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center Is A "Hidden Gem"

2 years 8 months ago
FLORISSANT - Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center is more than just an event venue. With over 83 acres of space at 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road in Florissant, Mo., Executive Director Marillyn Baner said she considers it a “hidden gem.” “We consider it a hidden gem in North County,” Baner said. “We love being able to give tours, because people always walk through the building and go, ‘Oh my gosh!’ It’s wonderful.” Pallottine has changed its purpose since it was founded in 1969. Baner said it was constructed by the Pallottine missionary sisters, who built it as a convent, or a “formation home for young sisters to enter religious life.” Today, it serves a different purpose and is “open to all,” she said. “Today, Pallottine is called the Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center and we host retreats and groups and meetings and all kinds of events on campus using our beautiful 83 acres - every bit

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I-270 Lane Closures to Begin Sept. 29

2 years 8 months ago
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that road repairs will require lane closures in both directions of Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri starting, weather permitting, Friday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. One lane will always remain open in each direction. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow @IDOTDistrict8 on Twitter or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com .

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National 4-H Week: IL Youth Program Offers Belonging and Learning for Kids

2 years 8 months ago
ILLINOIS — 4-H members in Illinois will join the six million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7. Clubs around Illinois celebrate this week by highlighting the remarkable 4-H youth in their communities and showcasing the incredible experiences that 4-H offers young people. Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth program for University of Illinois Extension and the largest out-of-school youth organization in Illinois. 4-H youth development programs are available in every Illinois county. The program challenges youth to “learn by doing” with fun, hands-on activities. Kids can learn, practice, and demonstrate new skills while exploring the interests that are important to them. In 4-H, youth are brought together in clubs that are led by caring adults who welcome them as a part of the larger 4-H family. “Our goal is that whatever your interests or talents, 4-H is a program where you feel welcome and have a sense of belonging,”

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Missouri sues Wentzville schools over transgender bathroom policy discussion

2 years 8 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey is suing the Wentzville School District’s Board of Education for not having an open discussion on transgender student bathroom usage policy. The attorney general's office says that they learned of the policy from members of the school board and over 40 parents. The parents say that the [...]
Joe Millitzer

Father McGivney Student Leads Fundraiser for a Maui Church After Fires

2 years 8 months ago
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic High School student Alexandra Uram led a “Dress Down Day” at the school that raised $2,300. Monies raised from this Dress Down day will be donated to the Maria Lanakila Catholic Church in Lahaina, Hawaii. This area was wiped out by the tragic fires that destroyed parts of Lahaina and killed over a hundred people. Principal Joseph Lombardi explained, “Dress Down days at Father McGivney Catholic High School are used to empower our students to serve organizations they have a personal connection with.” FMCHS has a maximum of 6 Dress Down Days throughout the school year. Each Dress Down day, students are asked to donate $5.00 to support the organizations and for the privilege to dress down. Alexandra Uram (Class of 2026), has a strong connection to this church in Hawaii. Uram explains, “I have been blessed to have vacationed in Maui on multiple occasions, including most recently in 2021. Maui is beautiful and Lahaina

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Parker’s Table Expanding With a Wine Bar

2 years 8 months ago
From St. Louis Magazine:  Longtime fans of Parker’s Table (7118 Oakland) will soon have a new place to sit and stay awhile: The Yale Bar (7120 Oakland), a 30-seat wine bar slated to open next spring adjacent to the wine, beer, spirits, cheese, and gourmet food shop. “I’ve always liked the idea of creating a […]
Dede Hance

Our Lord's Lutheran Church to Host Pet Expo

2 years 8 months ago
MARYVILLE - Our Lord’s Lutheran Church (OLLC), 150 Wilma Dr., Maryville, will hold a Pet Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. This outdoor event will include canine demonstrations, face painting, a teddy bear clinic, rescue organizations, vendors, a booth for pets and owners to receive a blessing, and many door prizes. This event is free and open to all ages and pets of all kinds. Simple breakfast and lunch items will be available for a small donation. The Troy Police Canine Unit, Freedom Dogsports, and Catty Shack are among those returning this year. New participants include Aqua Nook, Kranky K9 Dog Training, and Juniper Pearl. Got Your Six Support Dogs will be represented by a recipient who will speak at 11 a.m. This event will take place rain or shine. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Indoor restrooms are available. Extensive space is available for walking dogs around the Prairie Restoration Area and the Chapel in the Pines. To get to OLLC, follow

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High School Student Kaylee Finazzo Honored By Edwardsville Rotary Club

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has chosen to honor Edwardsville High School student Kaylee Finazzo with the Student of the Month Award for the month of September. Kaylee Finazzo was nominated by Family and Consumers Education teachers Nicole Heap and Amelia Mierzwa of Edwardsville High School. Kaylee is the daughter of Gina Miller and Joshua Holtmann. She is very involved in the theater program, where she has achieved thespian status and has become a member of Illinois High School Theatre Festival All-State. Additionally, Kaylee is a member of Drama Club, Tech, and is a National Art Honor Society initiate. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys painting, building sculptures, reading, constructing, and doing graphic design. In the future, Kaylee would like to either attend University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign or Southern Illinois University Carbondale. From there, she plans on getting a degree in Art Education and hopes to pursue a career as a middle school art teacher at

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