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Text message to 911 saves Missouri boater's life
The man tried calling 911 while clinging to a pie of logs. The call did not go through, so he sent a text message for help.
Atlas Digital Group, a provider of e-commerce software for broadband companies, raises $2M
The startup, which provides e-commerce software for internet providers, sees opportunities for growth as more companies emerge with a focus on building out fiber internet service.
Saint Louis Bank raises $27M with an eye toward continued growth
The bank’s assets have grown from $450 million to $850 million since late 2018 with the initial five-year goal of reaching $1 billion.
A slightly judgy look at some of St. Louis’ bad-news bears (and a few good ones)
For good measure, we threw in some beloved bears. The region is a honeypot, after all.
Police identify wheelchair-bound man killed in crash on New Halls Ferry
Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department have identified a pedestrian who was struck by a car and killed last week along New Halls Ferry Road.
Rep Peter Merideth on the bill for state control of STLMPD
Reminder to VOTE this week! Tuesday, March 7 is election day.
Lunchtime Photo
Poppy season has begun. It's not widespread yet, but there are a few patches of California poppies here and there. In a couple of weeks we're likely to have a superbloom, but due to past transgressions The Man has closed off all access this year: Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said law enforcement will take ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Police identify pedestrian killed in Florissant
Lavon Carthen, 45, was in a wheelchair when he was hit by a car at New Halls Ferry and Dunn roads just after 8 p.m. March 1. He was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Twisted Cat Outdoors Event in Alton Brings 68 Teams; Alewelt, Alton's Ash Catch Biggest Fish
ALTON - Competitors from across the country came to Alton's riverfront and the nearby Mississippi River to compete in the Annual Twisted Cat Outdoors event. Dan Alewelt of Pleasant Plains had the largest fish catch of 67.62 pounds, while Will Ash of Alton caught a 65.95-pounder for second place biggest fish. Alex Nagy, tournament director of the Twisted Cat Outdoors event, said 68 teams from all over the country were fishing for some of the biggest catfish in the U.S. "It was really exciting," he said. "We had some different weather patterns, but overall anglers brought us some big fish. What is really cool about this event is they are taking their boat and ramp and going to a couple of different ramps and catching those fish, and bringing them back here to Liberty Bank Amphitheater area and weighing their biggest three of the day. People really enjoy fishing in this area because it holds such big catfish." Nagy said there are a lot of reasons for the big catfish in this area. "Yo
Mushroom Festival and Hunt Returns to Pere Marquette Lodge
It seems like we’ve all had mushrooms on the mind lately. With The Last of Us becoming a hit show to morel hunting season being upon us, it seems like mushrooms are all around us these days. If you’re keen to learn more about mushrooms and how to find them, check out the Mushroom Festival and Hunt at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center (13653 Lodge Boulevard, PMLodge.net) in Grafton, Illinois on April 23.
Missouri among GOP states pulling out of effort to thwart voter fraud
The system to thwart voter fraud known as ERIC has become a target of suspicion among some Republicans
Poll shows low approval ratings for St. Louis circuit attorney, mayor
Innovation center at St. Louis’ Cortex district gets $9.5M from state fund
The API Innovation Center said the grant from the state-funded Missouri Technology Corp. will further its work in reshoring pharmaceutical ingredients.
Jerseyville Man Charged With Criminal Damage To Property
JERSEYVILLE - A Jerseyville man was charged with criminal damage to property after damaging someone’s vehicle in a Dollar Tree parking lot, according to the latest felony filing report from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Brett W. Benson, 38, of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of criminal damage to property after damaging a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer located at the Dollar General at 17930 US Highway 67 in Delhi on Feb. 24. The total amount of damage was “in excess of $500,” according to the report from Assistant State’s Attorney Kevin Tellor. Benson was charged with a Class 4 felony. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Feb. 27 and his bail was set at $10,000. As a condition of his pre-trial release, he was ordered to have no contact with the owner of the vehicle he damaged. A bond of $380 was posted on March 2. Benson’s preliminary and arraignment hearings were set for March 6 at 9 a.m., but no plea has been entered as of this
Man arrested for crimes in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Chicago
A man with pending cases in major metropolitan jurisdictions across the Midwest is in custody in rural Illinois on a gun charge.
MSCHF One Ups The Onion In Filing Hilarious Supreme Court Amicus Briefs That Educate
Over the last few years, we’ve written a number of stories about a (somewhat silly) trademark dispute between Jack Daniels, makers of whiskey, and VIP Products, makers of doggy chew toys, including one for “Bad Spaniels” that is a pretty clear parody of Jack Daniels. When we had last mentioned the case it was in […]
An original virtual reality musical is coming to St. Louis
The new interactive theater experience comes to Mx Movies & Bar on March 17.
Serial Killer Gary Muehlberg Faces His Victim's Family in Court
The surviving family of Sandy Little, who was murdered more than 30 years ago at the age of 21, confronted the man who took her life and the lives of at least four other women in St. Charles court this morning. Last year, 73-year-old Gary Muehlberg confessed to murdering five women between 1990 and 1991.
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