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The FCC Ponders The Creation Of A Space Division

2 years 11 months ago
For years we’ve been firing no shortage of low-Earth orbit satellites into space without the federal government showing much concern about the the impact of these new technologies at scale. Like, the navigational hazards of unchecked space junk, or the way scientists warned that Starlink causes significant light pollution that seriously harms scientific research and […]
Karl Bode

Infrastructure Repair Company Sells Energy Services Business

2 years 11 months ago
From St. Louis Business Journal:  Aegion Corp., a Chesterfield-based infrastructure repair company, sold its energy services business to a private equity firm. New York City-based American Industrial Partners (AIP) and its Brock Group acquired Aegion’s Rancho Dominguez, California-based energy services portfolio, the private equity firm said last week in a press release. Terms of the […]
Dede Hance

After 45 Years, Ms. Pam Says Goodbye To Toddle Towne Learning Center

2 years 11 months ago
EAST ALTON - In the brick building on Shamrock Avenue that once housed local elementary students, center director Pam Schwarberg gazes through her large glass office window at a group of preschool children playing in the large activity center of Toddle Towne Learning Center’s East Alton location. “Watching the boys and girls having fun is the best part of my day,” she shared. “We have rotating stations like an auto repair shop or post office to spark their imagination. Their little minds are like sponges, and I love seeing them learn while they play.” Since 1977, Ms. Pam has taught children and even grandchildren of former students. She started her career at Toddle Towne as a student herself as a junior at East Alton Wood River High School. She didn’t realize her future was unfolding when her favorite teacher suggested she join a new vocational program that placed high school students at local preschools for on-the-job experience. “I was

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Election results: High profile St. Louis area races

2 years 11 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Voters decided a variety of issues in this midterm election. Republicans and Democrats are vying to control congress and the senate. Races for Illinois governor and US Senate from Missouri have been in the national spotlight. The Show-Me-State made recreational marijuana legal. High profile races Several races have garnered local and [...]
Joe Millitzer

Record-Breaking $2.04 Billion Powerball Won By One Lucky Player

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CHICAGO, November 8, 2022 – The record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot was won by one lucky player in California this morning - setting the world record for the largest jackpot ever won in lottery history. The jackpot was already a record $1.9 billion but grew to $2.04 billion by the time of the drawing. The results of the highly-anticipated Powerball drawing were announced this morning after Monday night’s drawing was delayed due to a technical issue, the Multi-State Lottery Association said in a press release. “The Powerball drawing scheduled for Monday, November 7, 2022, was delayed due to one participating lottery needing additional time to process its sales and play data. As soon as the required pre-draw procedures were securely completed by the one outstanding lottery, the drawing proceeded. Protecting the integrity of the draw is of utmost importance, and we were able to do that during this historic drawing with the cooperation of all participating

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Alton Police Department Makes Arrest After Vehicle Tries To Flee Officers Across Clark Bridge

2 years 11 months ago
ALTON - Alton Police reported two subjects were taken in custody on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, after the department received information about a particular vehicle and its occupants being involved in the distribution of narcotics, Deputy Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. "Officers subsequently located the vehicle on East Broadway near Main Street in Alton and attempted to stop the vehicle after the information was received," Ford said. "However, the driver attempted to flee from officers. As the vehicle fled across the Clark Bridge, officers were able to use tactics to bring the pursuit to a safe conclusion with two subjects taken into custody." Ford added that evidence related to the initial narcotics information among other things was located. "The facts of the case will be presented to the Madison County State's Attorney's Office for criminal charges," he said. No further information is available at this time.

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Midterm voting mostly problem-free in battleground states, voting advocates report

2 years 11 months ago

As of midday Tuesday, voting across the country has largely gone smoothly without any major issues or incidents of voter intimidation, voting rights advocates said. In counties that did experience problems, which were typical of any Election Day, the incidents were largely attributed to faulty technology and human error. In Maricopa County, Arizona, one of […]

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Kira Lerner

In 1972, activists unveiled St. Louis’ Veiled Prophet. A new play tells their story

2 years 11 months ago
One of the most audacious protests in St. Louis history is the inspiration behind a new play chronicling the efforts of the activist group ACTION — which in 1972 sent members to infiltrate the Veiled Prophet ball. That operation, which dramatically unveiled that year’s Veiled Prophet, is among the subjects of the play “Action,” opening November 11. Director Kathryn Bentley and actor Miles Brenton discuss bringing the dramatic true stories of “Action” to life.

Voting Rights in Florida? You Jest.

2 years 11 months ago
Today on TAP: DeSantis tries to bar the feds from enforcing voting rights, in the spirit of John C. Calhoun and our last two chief justices.
Harold Meyerson