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New York Legislators Once Again Trying To Curb Law Enforcement Access To Military Gear

2 years 6 months ago
For years, law enforcement agencies converted themselves into quasi-military agencies with the assistance of the Defense Department. Whatever the military no longer needed, cops could have for cheap or free, as long as they remembered to say things about “national security” when filling out their 1033 program requisitions. Unsurprisingly, the acquisition of warrior gear (camouflage […]
Tim Cushing

Man who caused crash involving volleyball player violated GPS monitoring more than 40 times before crash

2 years 6 months ago
Daniel Riley was in court ready to go to trial for an armed robbery seven months before police say he caused a crash that caused a volleyball player to lose both of her legs Saturday. His alleged victim was there. So were the witnesses. And so was the defense. But St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s Office wasn’t ready even though the robbery happened in 2020, according to court documents obtained by KSDK. So, Gardner’s staff dismissed the charges and refiled them the same day. That…
Christine Byers

McKevin turns over congressional video trove to . . . Tucker Carlson. That is not a typo.

2 years 6 months ago
Kevin McCarthy has decided to entrust the investigation into the events of January 6 to everyone's favorite TV lunatic: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has provided exclusive access to a trove of U.S. Capitol surveillance footage from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection to Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who has played down the deadly violence ...continue reading "McKevin turns over congressional video trove to . . . Tucker Carlson. That is not a typo."
Kevin Drum

New Sushi Restaurant Liquor License, Other Items Approved by Godfrey Village Board

2 years 6 months ago
GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board of Trustees voted to grant a liquor license to Toko Sushi & Boba , a new sushi restaurant opening in Godfrey’s Monticello Plaza which was seeking the license to sell sake and wine. The ordinance passed unanimously, as did several other items at the board’s Feb. 21 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to approve $5,000 to sponsor the 2023 Summer Garden Show at the Monticello Sculpture Gardens on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College. Trustee Virginia Woulfe-Beile said the sculpture garden, and the entire LC campus, are one of Godfrey’s greatest assets. “Lewis and Clark in general, but in particular tonight, the gardens, are such a shining star in our community,” Woulfe-Beile said. “I have enjoyed the gardens for so long and watching them over the years develop the world-quality sculpture and art that’s there … it’s just really a great community enhancement, so I 100 percen

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BEX Construction’s Randy Bueckendorf Named to 2023 St. Louis Titan 100

2 years 6 months ago
Randy Bueckendorf, president and founder of BEX Construction Services, has been named to the 2023 St. Louis Titan 100. The national program recognizes a premier regional group of accomplished CEOs and C-level executives in both the public and private sectors who are noted for their exceptional leadership, vision and passion. Founded in 2014, BEX Construction […]
Dede Hance