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Teen Injured Attempting to Escape St. Louis Juvenile Detention Center

2 years 9 months ago
Last night, an 18-year-old was injured attempting to escape from the same juvenile detention center where on Sunday three other youths locked an employee in a bathroom in a separate escape. Around 8 p.m. Wednesday, police say that the 18-year-old hid behind a wardrobe on the third floor of the Hogan Street Regional Youth Center until staff left the room.
Ryan Krull

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 9 months ago
With my vacation officially over, it's time to put other things back into the daily photo rotation. This one is a picture of some guys playing a bit of beach volleyball in Laguna Beach a few weeks ago. I don't know who they were, but they were really, really good.
Kevin Drum

Plans Finalized For Glen Carbon Homecoming, Bill Newman, Lakita Fane, Are Parade Marshals

2 years 9 months ago
GLEN CARBON – The Village of Glen Carbon’s upcoming homecoming celebration marks its 130-Year Anniversary with carnival rides, great music, food and fun for the entire family. Happening Father’s Day Weekend on Fri., June 17 and Sat., June 18, 2022, this event draws a crowd of residents and visitors alike. Plans have been finalized and a variety of vendors have also signed up to be a part of this community-wide event happening on Main Street in Glen Carbon, Illinois. This year’s parade late Saturday afternoon has two Co-Grand Marshals, honoring two local veterans that were selected based on essay nominations. Mr. Bill Newman and Ms. Lakita Fane will lead the parade, kicking off the night’s activities. The festivities kick-off Friday night around 5 p.m. with delicious eats and refreshing drinks. From Philly steaks, burgers to tacos, your dinner plans will be covered all weekend long at this year’s homecoming. A variety of vendors are also available

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Digital divide damaging region, acute in low-income areas

2 years 9 months ago
With the digital divide threatening to become a communications canyon, a report commissioned by the St. Louis Community Foundation and Regional Business Council (RBC) concludes the region must take immediate action to reduce the gap.
Alvin A. Reid | The St. Louis American

Spencer Toder

2 years 9 months ago
Missouri U.S. Senate candidate Spencer Toder joins St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg to share why he is running to replace outgoing Sen. Roy Blunt, as well as his positions on a litany of topics impacting both Missouri and the United States including gun control, abortion and the current elevated inflation rate.