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Donald Trump wants to soften Republican opposition to abortion

3 years ago
Donald Trump appeared on Meet the Press yesterday to deliver his usual word salad and outright lies on a variety of subjects. Here are some excerpts from his musings on abortion: five months, six months, seven months, eight months, nine months five, six, seven, eight, nine months four and five and six months. you're going ...continue reading "Donald Trump wants to soften Republican opposition to abortion"
Kevin Drum

Bike MS Raises Nearly $1 Million from Riverbend Ride

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS - The Bike MS: Gateway Getaway 2023 fundraiser and bike ride recently welcomed 1,000 bicyclists to the Riverbend area to raise funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis (MS). “It was such a great weekend full of hugs, high-fives and mission-inspired moments,” Marisa Hacker, senior manager for Bike MS, said. “Definitely an emotion-filled weekend, with the excitement and the inspiration of the progress that we’ve made so far and then always knowing there’s still work to be done until we find a cure for this thing.” On Sept. 9 and 10, bicyclists tackled 25-, 50-, 75- or 100-mile routes through local communities with Lewis and Clark Community College (LCCC) in Godfrey as their home base. There are 50 Bike MS events across the U.S., and this ride in the St. Louis region is in the top 15. The bicycle rides aim to raise a collective $1.3 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society . The Bike MS: Gateway Getaway in the Riverbend

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'Armed and Dangerous' man wanted by Illinois police

3 years ago
CENTRALIA, Ill. -- Police are still searching for an armed and dangerous man after he went missing in southern Marion County. They are asking anyone who sees Jonathon L. Hunt, 23, to call 911 immediately. Do not approach him. He is described as a white male, 6’02, 150 lbs. Officers were called to the 500 [...]
Joe Millitzer

Police Union VP Says Woman Killed By Cop Is Only Worth $11,000

3 years ago
You hate to see it. But you know it’s always there. And it’s not even hidden below the surface. It’s right there on top: the disdain expressed by law enforcement officers for the people they’re supposed to be serving. If you believe the people you swore to serve and protect are worth less than the […]
Tim Cushing

Former officer sentenced for shooting into a car

3 years ago
“This police officer was not entitled to shoot this individual because he was fleeing a traffic stop. This individual surrendering his badge was a good outcome of this incident - which could have been fatal,” states St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell.
Joe Millitzer

King & I Set to Reopen This Week in Richmond Heights

3 years ago
Pretty soon, if you're shopping at the Galleria and you get peckish, it will basically be a crime to head down to the food court. That's because one of St. Louis' favorite Thai restaurants is opening its doors just a short drive away. That's right: The King & I will be open at its new location at 8039 Dale Avenue in Richmond Heights come Wednesday.
Jessica Rogen