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Lawsuit alleges diabetic father warned jail staff he was dying

1 week 6 days ago
This week marks the three-year anniversary of William Zinselmeier’s death at the Jefferson County Jail. His daughter, Kristen Zinselmeier, filed a federal lawsuit alleging her diabetic father was denied his medication, while staff reportedly ignored his calls for help.
Chris Hayes

Poettker Construction Celebrates 45 Years, Other Milestones in 2025

1 week 6 days ago

Poettker Construction, an award-winning company specializing in construction management, design-build, and general contracting services, finished 2025 without a lost-time incident. The company earned national recognition as a Top 400 Contractor by Engineering News-Record and Top Performer honors by the Associated Builders and Contractors. Keith Poettker, Chairman & CEO of Poettker Construction, said, “2025 was particularly […]

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Dede Hance

Why Isn’t Online Age Verification Just Like Showing Your ID In Person?

1 week 6 days ago
One of the most common refrains we hear from age verification proponents is that online ID checks are nothing new. After all, you show your ID at bars and liquor stores all the time, right? And it’s true that many places age-restrict access in-person to various goods and services, such as tobacco, alcohol, firearms, lottery […]
Lisa Femia

This Week in Gardening & Nature

1 week 6 days ago
Plant of the Week: Cannabis. Regulations on growing for personal use in Missouri and Illinois (only for registered medical cannabis patients) Free Garden Seeds for Bluesky Accounts (Native, nonNative, Veggies, Herbs, Fruit) Free Heirloom Seeds (requests will open back up this month) If you are just looking for St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales, … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
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IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection Hosts 2025 Midwest Energy Policy Series (MEPS) on Economic Development

1 week 6 days ago

Leaders in energy development in Missouri met at the IBEW Local 1 Union Hall for an update on emerging trends in energy and economic development. The IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection hosted the last in a series of the Missouri Energy Initiative’s Midwest Energy Policy Series (MEPS) on Dec. 9, 2025. The Electrical Connection is a partnership […]

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Dede Hance

Durbin, White House Presses Susie Wiles On Her Access To The Epstein Files

1 week 6 days ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) pressed White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on her access to sensitive materials in the Epstein Files, as well as her role in the Department of Justice’s bungled, partial release of the files in violation of the December 19 deadline in the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act . In a letter to Wiles, Durbin and Whitehous

Eric Schmitt, Wesley Bell weigh in on Venezuela attack

1 week 6 days ago
Following a Jan. 3 attack on Venezuela, President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. will "run" the country. But his claims have sparked debate and question about the next steps, including from Missouri Congress members.
Joey Schneider

OSF Saint Anthony's Unveils Advanced Imaging Technology

1 week 6 days ago
ALTON – Thanks to a deliberate investment by OSF HealthCare to bring the latest health care technologies to the Riverbend region, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has installed two new advanced diagnostic imaging systems, a state-of-the-art CT scanner and MRI system designed to deliver faster, clearer and more accurate imaging for patients and empowering providers with life-saving diagnostic precision. The installation represents the latest significant investment toward