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After nearly two decades on the air, the nationally beloved public radio program finds a new platform with a seasonal podcast launching this week.

A Riverview man convicted of fatally shooting a woman in a dispute over a car crash has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Warren Zevon is one of the artists nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and a fellow Hall of Famer may have been partly responsible for his…

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Police on Wednesday identified the Ferguson man found shot dead in the city's Old North St. Louis neighborhood Friday night.

The proposal would raise the bar for amending the constitution from a simple majority vote to at least 60%.

The state Senate’s top leader delivered a stern warning Wednesday to the governor’s nominees for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, saying lawmakers have “no confidence” in the transportation department’s leadership and that could stall plans for major highway investments. The warning came during the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee hearing for Brian Treece, a former […]

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The College Board on Wednesday announced major changes to its Advanced Placement (AP)) African American studies course after objections from the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), drawing sharp criticism from advocates and civil rights groups who said the alterations removed key material. The College Board has said the changes were already in progress, [...]

World Wide Technology Raceway has again expanded its footprint, a move that comes as the Madison, Illinois speedway’s owner says it has ambition to create an entertainment complex around the facility.

JERSEYVILLE/CARLINVILLE - Melissa Dandino, fundraising coordinator at the Unified Child Advocacy Network, recently appeared on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to discuss the work the organization does for local child victims of abuse, as well as their upcoming fundraiser at Reno's Pizza in Carlinville. “We’re a nonprofit organization representing Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties," Dandino said. "We help children tell their stories in a child-friendly environment - from there, we help them to seek out medical doctors and counseling, and we also help the families receive and find services that will help them all move on with their healing.” She said the organization has a Child Advocate who works with families and children to get them medical attention and counseling and make sure the counselors are “doing what they should do to help the child.” They also have a forensic interviewer named Holly who conducts

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A story published this week in Politico states that Schmitt, just elected in November to the U.S. Senate, already has thrown his support to former president

Despite the decline, the region’s deal volume remained healthy, according to an official with an M&A advisory firm.

This is what December and January have looked like here in Southern California: either stormy and threatening to rain, or else just raining. This picture was taken halfway up Mt. Baldy Road looking south toward Upland. It wasn't raining when I took it, but about half an hour later it started coming down.

The day Bruce Springsteen fans have been waiting six years for is finally here. Springsteen and the E Street Band launch their new tour Wednesday, February 1, in Tampa, Florida. The trek hits such…

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A local grocery chain is adding its fifth location next week, on the ground floor of a recently completed $90 million mixed-use development, creating what the company called a “shop in your pajamas experience” for residents.

John said his secret to longevity, "laugh every chance you get! Eat everything, drink everything, have fun, love one another, and do everything in moderation.”

The Washington Post reports today that Florida's K-12 teachers have been removing books from their classrooms while they await guidance from the state about what's allowed and what's not: House Bill 1467, which took effect as law in July, mandates that schools’ books be age-appropriate, free from pornography and “suited to student needs.” Books must ...continue reading "Florida teachers are finally getting some guidance about forbidden books"

Here’s a weird one. With the rapid pickup of Mastodon and other ActivityPub-powered federated social media, there has been some movement among those in the media to make better use of the platform themselves. For example, most recently, the German news giant Heise announced it was setting up its own Mastodon server, where it will […]

Today on TAP: The Biden administration is increasing audits of abuses—a good start, but not enough.

The details of the annual Cliff Burton Day stream, which celebrates the life and legacy of the late Metallica bassist, have been announced. The online event will take place on…

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