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Missouri governor discusses future of sports betting
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say Missouri is playing a losing hand after not legalizing sports betting.
To the idiots that were blocking Hampton and (just south of) 64 to pass out your cds... (A rant)
Tim Ezell's Inspirational Moments: The worthlessness of worry
When we worry over things that are out of our control, it’s a waste of time and energy.
Jefferson County man gets 320 years for shooting deputy, state trooper
A Jefferson County man who opened fire on law enforcement attempting to serve an eviction notice in 2019 has received a de facto life sentence for his crimes.
Renovations of local historic landmark back on track
The redevelopment of the historic Jefferson Arms building is back on after it has been stalled for the past six years.
Queen, The Who, Aerosmith featured on new ‘NOW’ compilation focusing on classic rock
A new compilation from the NOW That's What I Call Music! folks focusing specifically on well-known classic rock songs spanning from 1971 to 1980 will be released on October 28.…
Sittin’ On the Porch Jam
Join NBM’s Sittin’ on the Porch on Thursday Nights from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM! Players of all levels are encouraged to come jam with
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Gusty winds, dry conditions creating high risk for fires
The St. Louis region experienced gusty winds on Thursday. Those winds are creating a big concern for firefighters, especially given our recent dry weather.
An (Im)perfect Way Forward On Infrastructure Moderation?
Within every conversation about technology lies the moral question: is a technology good or bad? Or, is it neutral? In other words, are our values part of the technologies we create or is technology valueless until someone decides what to do? This is the kind of dilemma Cloudflare, the Internet infrastructure company, found itself in […]
New Missouri voter ID law survives legal challenge
The law requires voters to show government-issued photo ID at the polls to cast a regular ballot.
Man convicted of second-degree murder after 2019 incident
Crime!
I mentioned a few days ago that national crime statistics are hopelessly useless right now, so we don't really know how much crime has gone up or down across the country. However, we do have crime stats for several big cities, and the one that's getting the most attention right now is New York. So ...continue reading "Crime!"
Missouri drivers see yet another gas price hike at the pump, according to AAA
‘You just killed my boyfriend’: 911 call played at trial captured Spanish Lake killing
Caran Hatchet was convicted in the 2019 killing of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, Daniel Smith.
KIPP St. Louis High School closes for two weeks after weapons found on campus
A student brought a gun Friday to the charter school in the Downtown West neighborhood, the third time a weapon has been discovered this fall.
Job seekers are prioritizing benefits: How small employers can compete
“Benefits Start Day One.” For the last several months, that is a statement some hiring employers have advertised across Missouri. Traditionally, a company waits at least 30 days after a new employee starts to provide health insurance. But the traditional approach may no longer be sufficient. In this competitive job market, all employers are looking for that edge to attract and retain the best talent. Small businesses feel this pressure even more.
The last two years have been a wake-up call…
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Teen charged with fatally shooting man while driving a motorcycle in south St. Louis
Michael Henderson, 18, was charged in the Aug. 26 death of Joseph Raymond Shaw, 42.
St. Louis County Police Investigate Fatal Crash In 9800 Block Of Halls Ferry Road
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives and the Accident Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motor crash in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Road which resulted in the death of an adult female. On October 13, 2022, at 12:20 PM, St. Louis County police officers from the North County Precinct responded to a call for service for a motor vehicle accident in the 9800 block of Halls Ferry Road. Arriving officers located two motor vehicles involved in a motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation revealed a gold-colored Chevrolet Cavalier was traveling southbound on Halls Ferry Road and was attempting to turn left into a parking lot near the intersection of Halls Ferry and St. Cyr, when it was struck on the passenger side by a gray-colored Toyota Camry traveling northbound. The Chevrolet Cavalier was occupied by the driver only. The Toyota Camry was occupied by the driver and two passengers. The driver and passengers suffered minor injuries.
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