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As Missouri’s opioid crisis rages, $458 million in settlement money arrives

3 years ago

This story was originally published by the Kansas City Beacon. In February, Missouri was awarded $458 million in a settlement from the nation’s top opioid producers. Now, as lawmakers and state departments prepare to receive and distribute those funds, advocates hope Missouri will use the money wisely to respond to an opioid crisis that has […]

The post As Missouri’s opioid crisis rages, $458 million in settlement money arrives appeared first on Missouri Independent.

Meg Cunningham

Logistics fuel region’s job growth: Infrastructure key to rail, road, water and air

3 years ago

This article originally ran in the Alton Telegraph on April 7, 2022.  COLLINSVILLE — Transportation has always played a major role in the economy of the Metro East and St. Louis. Combined with modern logistics, it has become a major factor in job creation in the region. Issues in that industry sector — ranging from infrastructure to worker training — are becoming […]

The post Logistics fuel region’s job growth: Infrastructure key to rail, road, water and air appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

Matt Fernandes

Daily Deal: Mac Madness App Bundle

3 years ago
The Mac Madness App Bundle has 14 apps to help boost your Mac’s productivity. The apps can help you with file organization, converting audio, controlling smart bulbs and devices, budgeting, and more. It’s on sale for $20. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from Techdirt […]
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Elon Musk is a bad idea

3 years ago
A week ago, Elon Musk announced that he owned 9.2% of Twitter and would be joining the board of directors. Twitter stock rose. By Thursday, everyone was already tired of his bullshit and Twitter stock began to drop. Over the weekend Musk withdrew from the board and on Monday Twitter stock opened higher. Lesson: Elon ...continue reading "Elon Musk is a bad idea"
Kevin Drum

Agreement reached between St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and disciplinary panel

3 years ago
Updated with additional comments. Missouri’s Office of Chief Disciplinary Council has recommended a reprimand for St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner following allegations that she purposefully withheld evidence from the defense team for former Gov. Eric Greitens. In less than an hour Monday, Gardner agreed to a 40-page stipulation that set forth how notes and a recording Gardner’s office took during an interview with Greitens’ alleged mistress were not given to defense attorneys. The…
Christine Byers, KSDK

Car pulled from the Mississippi River near the Arch

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - A vehicle was pulled from the Mississippi River near the Gateway Arch this morning. First responders arrived on the scene at around 8:00 am. The vehicle appears to be a Dodge Charger. The car was unoccupied and it is not clear why it was in the river in such a prominent [...]
Joe Millitzer

Deceased Identified In Moline Acres Homicide

3 years ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The deceased has been identified as Eric Harris, 38 years of age, of the 9700 block of Lanier Drive in Moline Acres, Missouri 63136. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are currently investigating a homicide in the 9700 block of Lanier Drive in the City of Moline Acres which resulted in the death of an adult male. On April 7, 2022, at approximately 4:46 PM, City of Moline Acres police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 9700 block of Lanier Drive. Officers located an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. Shortly thereafter, the City of Moline Acres Police Officers requested the assistance of St. Louis County Police Department. St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives are now leading the investigation. Preliminary investigation has

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