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What to know for the 2023 St. Louis Cardinals home opener
A tradition like none other is almost here: Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals begin their 2023 season Thursday at Busch Stadium with the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. First pitch for the new season is set for 3:10 p.m.
Missouri Woman Who Faked Movie Star Chimp's Death Must Pay $224K
The woman who faked the death of a movie star chimpanzee in Missouri must now pay PETA almost $225,000. The ruling came yesterday in federal court in St. Louis, when Judge Catherine D. Perry said that Tonia Haddix must reimburse the animal rights organization for the legal and transportation costs they incurred in removing Tonka the chimpanzee from Haddix's property in the Lake of the Ozarks.
Guilty plea: St. Louis woman admits bank and pandemic loan fraud
A St. Louis woman appeared in federal court Monday and admitted to committing bank fraud and pandemic loan fraud in 2021 and 2022.
As South bans abortion, thousands turn to Illinois clinics
As many as 100 abortion and family planning patients might walk through the doors.
Infant formula crisis could recur, former FDA official tells Congress
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday debated if enough has changed to prevent a repeat of the infant formula shortage, more than a year after a nationwide crisis began. The U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services heard from two experts that while the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
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Police ID boy, 14, shot to death in Berkeley
He was found dead about 7 p.m. Sunday in the front yard of a home on Larry Lane in Berkeley.
Free Wrestling Trivia on 3/30
Severe Thunderstorms headed for Missouri on Friday March 31, 2023
In Internet Speech Cases, SCOTUS Should Stick Up For Reno v. ACLU
It was by no means certain that the internet would enjoy full First Amendment protection. The radio is not shielded from the government in that way. Nor is broadcast television. Both Congress and the President supported placing online speech under some degree of state control. In Reno v. ACLU (1997), however, the Supreme Court could […]
St. Louis man sentenced on gun charge in kidnapping case
A U.S. District Court judge sentenced a St. Louis man last Friday on drug and gun charges in connection with a kidnapping.
Lynyrd Skynyrd co-founder Bob Burns’ royalty rights acquired by Primary Wave
Primary Wave Music has acquired the catalog of yet another classic rocker. Billboard reports the company’s purchased the royalty rights of the late Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Bob Burns in what’s being described as a multimillion dollar…
Man Facing Multiple Charges After Shooting Rifle At Federal Agents
EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal grand jury announced today it returned a 15-count indictment charging a St. Elmo man on several assault and firearms charges after he allegedly opened fire on federal law enforcement agents who attempted to serve an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County. Dax Baldrige, 46, is facing seven counts of assault of a federal officer, seven counts of using a firearm in during and in relation to a crime of violence, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. “Fortunately, the law enforcement officers returned home safely to their families after the incident in Fayette County,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “Attacks on those who protect us threaten safety in our communities, and violent offenders who recklessly aim and shoot firearms at federal agents conducting official business will be expeditiously charged and held accountable for their thoughtless actions.” “As the U.S. Marshal for the Southern Distric
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New electric train debuts at the Saint Louis Zoo
Tower Grove Park Beer and Cocktail Garden Opening Next Week
Spring is finally springing and it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to spend your warm evenings outdoors. We’re spoiled for good options for this in St. Louis, but there’s a new weekly pop-up event in Tower Grove Park (257 Northeast Drive) that is sure to become a hot spot for city dwellers this summer.
Illinois man charged with shooting rifle at federal agents
A federal grand jury indicted a St. Elmo, Illinois, man on Tuesday for allegedly shooting at several federal agents last fall.
Judge gives Gardner 11 days to respond to latest allegations against her
The judge overseeing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's effort to remove St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office has given the city's top prosecutor 11 more days to respond to the latest allegations against her.
Judge John Torbitzky gave Gardner until April 11 to respond to the 121-page amended petition Bailey filed against her March 21. Originally, the judge gave her until March 31 to respond.
Gardner’s attorneys asked the judge Friday for an extension. The attorney general’s…
EDUrain Back Once Again For Inno Madness
ST. LOUIS – EDUrain company and CEO Byron Pierson of Alton is back again this year for the annual Inno Madness competition. Inno Madness is a friendly, bracket-style challenge where readers vote to advance companies based on one question: Who would you invest in? Whether you believe in one mission or product slightly over the other or would prefer to back a more established company versus an early-stage startup, how you answer that question is entirely up to the person voting. Sixty-four local startups are vying for the top prize in Inno Madness this year. "We won round 2 and round 3 Voting is open," Byron Pierson, CEO of EDUrain said. "You can vote once per day. Please vote for EDUrain in round 3 now. "Thank you for the round 2 votes. Let’s bring this home. We need 2,000 votes this round to win! Please share the voting link and invite 1 person to vote as well." Pierson also said: "As a former foster-care youth, to be in this position to support students with issues tha
Senior TJ Suter Off To Fast Start This Baseball Season - Is An Axes Physical Therapy Athlete Of The Month For The Knights
TROY - Two-sport athlete Tobey "TJ" Suter has been one to watch early on in this baseball season for the Triad Knights. Through six games and 20 plate appearances, TJ is batting a .421 average. He's got eight hits so far including five doubles. He's also a starting pitcher and has struck out eight batters through two outings and 10 innings pitched. TJ is an Axes Physical Therapy Athlete of the Month for Triad. Last game, a 9-5 win over the Mater Dei Knights, he had three total hits. He hit two doubles good for two RBIs and also had a run. "I was just seeing the ball really well," TJ said after the game Monday afternoon. "All the work I've put in is paying off. I just feel comfortable at the plate." "TJ has been playing like a senior, like a guy that's been around," Triad head coach Jesse Bugger said. "He's relaxed and he's playing the game to win. It's simple for him right now, just go attack and play. He's done a great job for us so far." Bugger mentioned that TJ, being
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