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A civil case that could have settled whether video games that offer cash prizes to players are illegal gambling devices won’t settle anything. At least not any time soon. On Monday, with a trial set to begin Tuesday morning, Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green dismissed the lawsuit seeking to stop the Missouri State Highway Patrol from investigating “pre-reveal” games offered in thousands of locations across the state.  “I don’t think the court system is the right place to have…

WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River has appointed Karen Weber as its new Treasurer and Finance Director, replacing Chris Sobrino, who formerly held both positions. Weber was officially sworn in and took the Oath of Office at last night’s City Council meeting. Councilman Bill Dettmers thanked Sobrino for his years of service and wished him the best for the future. “Tonight is Chris Sabrino’s last meeting, and I want to thank him for his years of service,” Dettmers said. “I’ve very much enjoyed working with him and I wish him the very best at his new job.” Mayor Tom Stalcup agreed and added Weber will “do a great job.” “It’s a sobering day to see Mr. Sobrino leave,” Stalcup said. “Chris is moving on to bigger adventures and we will all miss him. Chris did a wonderful job as Finance Director and we wish him well and the very best in the future. “On top of that, Karen Weber will take his place

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Danny J. Smith was known as Pastor Dan at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in New Haven, Missouri. He was supposed to take the pulpit this past Sunday.

Why are so many Republicans opposing further aid to Ukraine? Paul Krugman says it's not about the money: The answer is, unfortunately, obvious. Whatever Republican hard-liners may say, they want Putin to win. They view the Putin regime’s cruelty and repression as admirable features that America should emulate. They support a wannabe dictator at home ...continue reading "Why have so many Republicans become Ukraine skeptics?"

Family-owned Schnuck Markets operates 115 stores, in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, and employs 12,000 workers. It reported 2022 revenue of $3.1 billion.

An autopsy reveals a man found dead at the St. Louis City Justice Center in August died due to a lack of insulin and dehydration.

Get out the popcorn. Rep. Matt Gaetz—archenemy of Speaker Kevin McCarthy for some reason—has finally followed up on his threat to file a motion to remove McCarthy from the speakership. A vote will be held later this week. Gaetz needs 217 votes to oust McCarthy.¹ Obviously he won't get anywhere near that number from Republicans, ...continue reading "Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House"

Investigators with the Ferguson Police Department hope the public can help identify two suspects believed to be involved in a deadly shooting outside a fast-food restaurant.

According to a statement on Sept. 18 from a U.S. Steel spokeswoman, the move is "risk mitigation" in response to the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike.

Preliminary autopsies show that five people who were killed in a central Illinois crash involving a semitruck carrying anhydrous ammonia died from exposure to the caustic chemical.