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Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit
ALTON, Ill. - An obituary roasting an Alton man is getting a lot of positive attention online. Kenne Pluhar, 62, passed away on his birthday, March 2, 2023. His daughter, Halliea Milner, took 45 minutes to write a very honest, touching, and hilarious memorial for her father. Many people on Reddit say they wish more [...]
Juvenile arrested, charged in East St. Louis murder
A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that happened two months ago in East St. Louis.
Lyft, Uber partnering with companies to offer free rides home on St. Patrick's Day
Setting 1st Amendment Myths On Fire In A Crowded Theater
For years, we’ve written about the many, many, many ways in which people are wrong about the 1st Amendment, from trotting out the “fire in a crowded theater” line (for which we have a t-shirt, mug, pillow, and notebook) or how people falsely believe that hate speech is not protected by the 1st Amendment (it […]
America’s banks are suddenly OK again
Well, how about this? Our long national nightmare is finally over.
The Reputational Casualties of SVB’s Collapse
Today on TAP: Silicon Valley libertarianism, every congressional Republican, 50 congressional Democrats—and why are some still sitting on the banking committees?
Report: Mick Mars “was not happy” with Mötley Crüe’s use of “tape” on tour
Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars announced his retirement from touring back in October, citing his ongoing battle with the inflammatory disease ankylosing spondylitis, or AS. But it sounds like there may have been…
Missouri homeschool families seek access to public school activities, teams
Homeschooled students came to Missouri’s Capitol last week in hopes they could convince lawmakers to allow them to participate in their local school district’s extracurricular activities.
St. Luke's Hospital adds to C-suite
The Chesterfield-based, two-hospital health system has added a new member to its C-suite who officials said will be responsible for driving business to ensure continued growth.
Missouri's Crown Valley Winery Being Sued Over Bacteria in Iced Coffee
A company that produces alcoholic coffee drinks filed a lawsuit yesterday in federal court seeking more than $20 million in damages from the Missouri winery that canned its beverages. The suit alleges the product became contaminated with an alcohol-resistant bacteria during the canning process, ruining thousands of cases of product.
Missouri lawsuit accuses Torch Electronics of violating racketeering law
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court this week seeks to do what law enforcement and legislators have been reluctant to do – shut down Torch Electronics, the vendor behind many of the video machines in convenience stores offering payoffs of hundreds or thousands of dollars.
Impact of declining scores unclear as Missouri lawmakers continue education debate
As the Missouri House debated legislation last week to allow students to transfer out of their home district, rumors about the state’s declining school performance data lingered.
Cardinals prospects Walker, Winn thriving and learning with extended spring looks
Two top prospects are taking care of business and then some in their highly-anticipated spring auditions with the St. Louis Cardinals.
States shield addresses of judges, workers after threats
More and more states are shielding the home addresses of judges and other public employees following attacks or threats made against them. The new laws add a layer of secrecy to government documents as a means of improving the personal safety of officials.
Prosecutor: No charges in fatal Kansas City police shooting
A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer who fatally shot a man at a convenience store nearly two years ago will not be charged with a crime, following a decision by a special prosecutor.
Man wanted in south St. Louis bank robbery
The robbery happened at the Alliance Credit Union in the 5000 block of Hampton Avenue in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Investigators say the suspect entered the building, approached a teller station, and then produced a note demanding money.
Illinois bakery closing its doors for good after nearly 50 years
American Red Cross to host 'Call to Action' blood drive in honor of first responders
Man admits to killing father and his fiancée in Bellefontaine Neighbors
A 22-year-old man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court Tuesday morning and admitted to a double murder involving his father and fiancée.
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