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Man admits $1.2M romance scam against St. Louis woman
A Texas man appeared in federal court to admit his role in a months-long romance scam against a St. Louis woman.
Chesterfield man dies 10 months after being robbed at Tower Grove South store
Nak Ho Kim, 62, of Chesterfield, was attacked around 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at Wutu Fashion, 3507 Bamberger Avenue.
Sam Page names a chief of staff after previous official resigned
The appointment follows the resignation in July of Page Chief of Staff Cal Harris. That followed the leaking of a sex video involving Harris.
Missouri lawmakers unlikely to tackle solar energy tax issue next year
Missouri should have a uniform method of assessing solar property, rather than let counties strike their own deals, a new report says.
Glen Carbon Police's Annual Community Christmas Again Brightens Holidays For Residents
GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Police Department/Glen Carbon Police Association's Annual Community Christmas Program was once again a big success thanks to generous donations. "Each year, through financial contributors, the Glen Carbon Police Association provides Christmas Gifts for several struggling families within our community," the Glen Carbon Police said. "This began as Project Candy Cane in 2017, but with the unprecedented stress of 2020, we knew the need would be much greater and we would need a creative way to meet those needs. "We reached out to Lowe’s in Glen Carbon, who provided our 12-foot LED pre-lit tree, which is displayed in our lobby allowing members of the community to leave unwrapped gifts and household needs. The tree has now become the beacon of our Community Christmas." This year, Community Christmas partnered with the Glen Carbon Fire Protection District at their annual Fill-The-Truck event at Glen Carbon Walmart. "We were overwhelmed!," the Glen Carbon
Lunchtime Photo
This is a fragment of the famous theme restaurant at LAX. At least, it's a fragment of what used to be the famous theme restaurant at LAX until a few years ago when it closed for lack of business. However, the observation deck got rebuilt a while ago and you can still visit it one ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Teen Shot and Wounded On Friday Remains In "Critical" Condition
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford provided a brief update today on the 14-year-old area juvenile who was shot on Friday afternoon and transported to a St. Louis Hospital. This was the statement from Chief Ford: "One of our detectives spoke with a family member today and confirmed that he underwent surgery and is still listed as critical at a St. Louis area hospital. No other additional information can be provided at this time." At 3:48 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022, the Alton Police Department was notified of a gunshot wound victim at Alton Memorial Hospital. Officers and detectives arrived at the hospital and determined the gunshot wound victim to be a 14-year-old area juvenile. The juvenile was airlifted to a St. Louis area hospital. The juvenile is in critical condition at this time and continues to undergo ongoing medical care. Detectives with the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division determined that the shooting had taken place inside a home
Shirley Watts, wife of late Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts, dies at 84
Just 16 months after Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts passed away, his wife, Shirley Watts, has died at the age of 84. “It is with great sadness that Seraphina, Charlotte and Barry announce the death…
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Alderwoman Works to Halt $135M CWE Apartment Build
From KMOV4: Earlier this week, aldermen pushed forward a new, $135M build for the Central West End. It’s a luxury apartment that would go in the empty lot across from the Chase Park Plaza Hotel. However, despite residents and developers being tired of looking at that parking lot, one alderwoman is doing all she can to […]
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Civic Group Caps Second Year With Job Wins and Some Sound Advice
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Greater St. Louis Inc. certainly didn’t have a sophomore slump. The civic organization, formed at the beginning of 2021 in a merger of four groups, pledged to bring order to the region’s often chaotic economic development efforts. Its first-year successes included landing a Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt and crafting a 10-year job […]
Edwardsville Police: Drive Merry, Bright and Sober This Holiday Season
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department issued a reminder with the holidays in full swing, it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16, 2022, through Jan. 2, 2023, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with high visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI.” traffic safety campaigns. “We want everyone in our communities to enjoy the holidays without worrying about the dangers of impaired drivers,” said Lt. Barry Jones. “During the campaign, you can expect to see extra safety patrols. We will show zero tolerance for alcohol- and drug-impaired driving to help ensure everyone makes it to and from their holiday festivities safely.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, in 2020, a total of 11,654 people were killed in
Construction Backlog Jumps to Highest Level Since 2019
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: Construction backlog in November reached its highest level since the second quarter of 2019, as contractors with under $30 million in revenue landed new jobs faster than expected, according to Associated Builders and Contractors. ABC’S Construction Backlog Indicator jumped in November to 9.2 months, a 0.4-month uptick from October and a […]
Confluence Food Group Expands St. Louis, Missouri, Facility
From Area Development: Confluence Food Group, a holding company that owns three St. Louis food service businesses, will expand its operations in St Louis, Missouri. The $6.3 million project is expected to create 17 jobs. The company relocated from its 24,000-square-foot location at North Broadway to its new 113,000-square-foot facility on Garfield Avenue. “Relocation to our […]
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Romance Scammers Dupe Missouri Woman Out of $1 Million
Today in federal court in St. Louis a 37-year-old man from Texas pleaded guilty to duping a Missouri woman out of more than half a million a dollars. As part of scheme, Rotimi Oladimeji and other fraudsters used the identity of a man identified only in court docs as "GJ" to set up a LinkedIn profile claiming to be a Belgian ex-pat veterinarian and animal behaviorist living in the St. Louis area. In October 2019, under the identity GJ, Oladimeji began chatting with a Missouri woman, identified in court documents as RW, on the dating website Elite Singles.
The Coming Social Security Clash
Today on TAP: The worsening income distribution has reduced payroll tax receipts. Progressives need compelling reforms to defend and strengthen our most popular program.
Annual Alton Wreaths Across America Another Memorable Ceremony
ALTON - The Wreaths Across America Program continued its long-time quest to honor fallen heroes in the National Cemetery in Alton last Saturday. Wreaths were placed at all the gravesides by a host of volunteers. Chaplain Bernie Caldwell, a Marine, did the invocation. The USAF - ROTC Alton Senior High presented colors and members of the Alton High School Chamber Choir performed the National Anthem at the beginning of the ceremony. Margaret Hopkins, director of the Alton Wreaths Across America event, explained the history of the event across the country and how millions of wreaths on that day were positioned in local and national cemeteries to accomplish the mission. “This year, the theme is 'Find A Way To Serve,'” she said. “We are doing that exactly here. The call to serve can be accomplished in many ways. We are honoring that here today for those who served us and still serve us. We all have something to give, whether it be time, resources, or ideas. We hope