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Feds seek information from 3 locally-based broker-dealers in record-keeping probe
The information sought from Edward Jones, Stifel and Wells Fargo comes eight months after 16 Wall Street firms with “widespread and longstanding” record-keeping failures paid $1.1 billion in penalties.
South St. Louis County apartment complex sells for $20M
A south St. Louis County apartment complex has been sold for more than $20 million.
Vintage KSDK: 23 years ago, a train derails dangerously close to some St. Clair, Missouri, homes
What are Missouri's & Illinois' most popular fast food restaurants?
Fast food options are quite abundant around the St. Louis area, but the ultimate go-to option might look a little bit different depending on which side of the bi-state region you live.
Defamation Is Having A Moment; But Beware The Influx Of Bad Cases
Defamation cases are having quite a moment. The threat of a likely loss in a big defamation suit resulted in Fox News settling for $787 million just as trial was set to begin in the Dominion case, And then, this week, we saw E. Jean Carroll win her defamation (and sexual abuse) lawsuit against Donald […]
Woman charged with manslaughter in St. Louis death
ST. LOUIS -- A woman has been arrested for the death of Brandon West, 28, of Spanish Lake, Missouri. DaiJa’h Jackson, 25, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. Police were called to investigate a shooting in the 5900 block of Summit Place in St. Louis on May 9 at around 11 p.m. [...]
ISP releases dash cam video of deadly shootout on I-64
Chief Wells Discusses Story Behind Colton's Lawn Care Collaboration
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells recently provided more insight into the story behind his department’s collaboration with a local 14-year-old business owner - a story that has proven popular both locally and beyond, and has led to increased business for the teen entrepreneur. Chief Wells said Wood River resident J.T. Thompson reached out to him asking if he would meet with Colton Wilkins, the 14-year-old owner and founder of Colton’s Lawn Care who was looking for work. He set up a meeting with Colton and his mom shortly after. “This kid doesn’t look 14 years old, but he’s a teddy bear - just a good, good kid,” Wells said on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on RiverBender.com . “He says, ‘Look, I just want to work . I’ve got a lawn care business and I would just like to know if there’s something I can do for you.’ “I said, ‘Look, I think if I put this on Facebook, we’ve got
Wood River PD 5k & Summer Kickoff Set For May 20
WOOD RIVER - Saturday, May 20 will be a busy day in Wood River with the Police Department’s 5k Race starting at 1 p.m. and the Summer Kickoff event from 2 to 8 p.m. The day’s activities will feature over 50 vendors, live music, nine food trucks, and more. Festivities will take place along Ferguson Avenue between Wood River Avenue and Second Street. Registration for the 5k Race can be filled out online at this link or in-person before the race with registration beginning at 12 p.m. Wood River Marketing Consultant Kristen Burns and Police Chief Brad Wells appeared on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on RiverBender.com to discuss everything going on at the events. Burns said part of the reason they’re able to have so many vendors and food trucks at the event is because of Wood River’s business community. “We have amazing business owners that step up to the plate and they’ve helped us out,” Burns said. “They’ve got
Friday Cat Blogging – 12 May 2023
This is Hilbert, sitting in his box but peering out very suspiciously indeed. Why he feels the need to be suspicious, I couldn't tell you.
More Reasons for the Fed to Relent
Today on TAP: But don’t bet the farm on a saner monetary policy.
New Joan Jett music? Rocker teases “big announcement”
Are we about to get some new music from Joan Jett? Well, that’s the speculation after the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer teased fans on Instagram with a photo of her in…
Starving horses rescued from rural Missouri property
Four starving horses were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force from a neglectful owner.
St. Louis has 24,000 vacant properties. It's banking on a new strategy for reform.
St. Louis Zoo plans $40 million Destination Discovery in old children's zoo area
The children’s zoo area at the St. Louis Zoo will be rebuilt as a place where children and families can interact with and be inspired by animals.
Find a dryer sheet in your mailbox? This is why
ST. LOUIS -- If you find a dryer sheet in your mailbox, it's not a prank. Postal workers use it to prevent getting stung by wasps while delivering mail. This is because wasps often build nests in mailboxes, and opening the box can disturb them, resulting in painful stings. By placing a dryer sheet inside [...]
Video released after Illinois trooper hurt, suspect killed in gunfire exchange
An Illinois trooper was hurt, and a man was killed in an exchange of gunfire near Mt. Vernon earlier this week. Illinois State Police released video of the incident on Frida
Human remains found at former Metro East copper plant
Human remains were found Thursday at a former copper smelting plant in Madison County.
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