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Earlier this month, the city counselor's office sent letters to Kia and Hyundai chastizing the car manufacturers for failing to install an engine immobilizer in many of their vehicles.

This morning, a judge in the 22nd Circuit Court of St. Louis dismissed five-year-old charges against Darryl Gray, a reverend and activist who was charged with interfering with law enforcement. The case against Gray stems from a 2017 incident at protests following the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley who had been accused of murdering Anthony Lamar Smith, a 24-year-old Black man. In September of that year, Gray and other members of the clergy attended a protest that took place after a Cardinals game.

Police responded just before noon Monday to the 1400 block of East Adelaide near O'Fallon Park where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Police said none of the victims are students at the school.

As the cost of higher education rises, it may be even more important to you to know you're getting your money's worth.

This is just a "hello, world" post. There's nothing very interesting happening at the moment, and I have to leave soon to submit myself to a truly astonishing array of blood tests.¹ So just to let everyone know that I'm alive, awake, and on the job, here's the cost of natural gas since the war ...continue reading "Raw data: The price of natural gas"

Rising costs, dwindling rental options put low-income households at risk.

A Boone County Circuit Court judge on Monday sided with the Missouri School Boards’ Association and dismissed a lawsuit that argued the organization was subject to the state’s open records laws. Southeastern Legal Foundation, a Georgia-based legal nonprofit that filed the lawsuit, argued the Missouri School Boards’ Association (MSBA) violated the Sunshine Law by not […]

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ALTON - State Representatives Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), and David Friess (R-Red Bud) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback from constituents. The conversation will focus on energy prices and other important issues facing state government. The Telephone Town Hall will be on Wednesday, August 31st at 6:30 pm. Residents will receive a phone call and can stay on the line to tune in. If you do not receive a call and would like to participate, you can call 888-652-0383.

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EDWARDSVILLE – As part of its ongoing efforts to provide hands-on training for all students, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), located in University Park at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has launched a job shadowing program for high school students interested in learning about careers in biotechnology. The Careers in Biotechnology job shadow program will facilitate on-site learning opportunities at the NCERC facility for students who want to learn about how biotechnology intersects with several different career fields, including chemistry, biology, engineering, business, communication, marketing, and others. The new program will pair high school students with NCERC’s individual staff members and give students exposure to different career paths in an innovative research environment. “Through my role as a member of the Waterloo School Board, I’ve seen the various ways high school students research and engage with different career

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It’s not often you see a civil forfeiture case handled by an appeals court. Most cases are never given their day in court. Many go completely unchallenged. The evidentiary bar for the government is low and the obligations placed on those whose property has been taken is high. Most people can’t afford to fight forfeitures, […]

McCarthy Holdings, Inc., one of the nation’s premier construction companies, is dedicating this week to celebrating the firm’s craft professional workforce. From August 29-Sept. 2, McCarthy will be hosting events on jobsites across the country to recognize more than 3,000 craft professionals while highlighting the importance of construction careers to local communities and the nation. […]

Tarlton Corp., a leading St. Louis-based general contracting and construction management firm, hired Christopher McDonald as an accountant on its accounting and finance team. In this new position, McDonald assists Tarlton Controller Holly Kinney in the firm’s ongoing financial responsibilities including processing payroll; benefits and tax reporting; updating licensing; and establishing new vendors. He also […]

EDWARDSVILLE - The Daughters of Isabella Circle 218 have awarded a monetary scholarship of $1,000 each to Amelia Beer and Lynzie Huelsmann for their tuition at Mater Dei Catholic High School. Both Amelia and Lynzie are parishioners of St. Paul's Catholic Church in Highland, IL. Congratulations to both young ladies on a job well done!

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Show Me the Honey Had John Wayne been a beekeeper instead of a gunslinger, he might have sauntered into the town saloon and declared, “I take my honey raw and local.” Most beekeepers would rally to him in agreement. There’s no fancy name for people who hang out with bees. They’re just called beekeepers and... 

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The St. Louis region’s fourth Costco store will open Oct. 25, a city spokeswoman confirmed.

From St. Louis Public Radio:  Missouri Department of Transportation officials say a plan to rebuild the Interstates 70 and 64 and Highway 61 interchange in St. Charles County would reduce traffic congestion and accidents. The $122 million project, unveiled Monday at Wentzville City Hall, would add several new ramps and lanes and eliminate the left lane exits […]