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joe's st. louis for 8-20-22

2 years 8 months ago
DANGEROUS WOMAN: Although her story is not well-known, even in her hometown of St. Louis, Fannie Sellins was a driving force in the American labor movement.
By Joe Holleman St. Louis Post-Dispatch

NSO Wins Phone Exploit Of The Year Award, No-Shows Award Ceremony

2 years 8 months ago
There’s no better way to admit you’re a pariah than skipping out on a celebration of your specific talents. Roman Polanski has passed on attending awards ceremonies out of fear of being extradited to face criminal charges related to the drugging and raping of a 13-year-old girl. Polanski remains a (cautiously) celebrated film director and […]
Tim Cushing

Edwardsville Police Chief Confirms Two Dead In Manhole Accident

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Fire and Police Department were called to the scene of a manhole accident Friday night. When they arrived, two construction workers were discovered deceased in a manhole in the 100 block of East Union Avenue. The call came out at 6:55 Friday night, Edwardsville Police Chief Mike Fillback said. An Edwardsville first responder attempted to save the two and was injured in the process and transported to a hospital. Fillback said that the first responder's injuries were non-life threatening. The first responder struggled with the decreased oxygen level as he entered the manhole. The Edwardsville Fire Department was using special gear to recover the two in the manhole, the chief said and the coroner's office has been called to the scene. The two victims have not been identified at this time. More to come.

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