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Automated warning system is ready, but some siren failures persist

2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS – May's tornado exposed flaws in the emergency notification system, some of which still present problems. Six months after the deadly storm, there is both good news and bad news to report about progress in fixing that system. The good news is that St. Louis no longer requires someone to physically touch a [...]
Chris Hayes

Illinois student enrollment at its highest in over a decade

2 weeks ago
According to Illinois Board of Higher Education's annual First Look Fall Enrollment report, this marks the second consecutive year of statewide growth, with student enrollment across Illinois’ 12 public universities increasing by 2.3%—totaling 189,791 students.
Nyah Marcano

License Plate Surveillance Logs Reveal Racist Policing Against Romani People

2 weeks ago
More than 80 law enforcement agencies across the United States have used language perpetuating harmful stereotypes against Romani people when searching the nationwide Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) network, according to audit logs obtained and analyzed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.  When police run a search through the Flock Safety network, which links […]
Rindala Alajaji and Dave Maass

Beginners Night

2 weeks ago

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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Myranda Levins

Edwardsville Police to Step Up Patrols for Thanksgiving Travel

2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is joining forces with the Illinois State Police and other local law enforcement agencies as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. As part of a focused effort to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, Edwardsville officers will participate in the statewide "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" safety campaigns. The enforcement period will run from November 21 through December 2. During this time, in addition to

Guns 'N Hoses: Tickets Still Available for Purchase

2 weeks ago
St. Louis, MO -- The action is heating up as the 38th annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses boxing event returns to the Enterprise Center on Wednesday, the 26th. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with the first bout set for 5:30 p.m. The event will also be broadcast live on FOX 2 from 6:30–9 p.m. This year [...]
Joran Wise