The US Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) system needs plenty of useful reforms to actually work correctly and properly. Despite limited time frames in which the government is required to provide information, they often take years. They regularly redact stuff they shouldn’t. Or refuse to hand over documents they are required to. Generally speaking, the […]
ALTON - Hayner Public Library announced today that all three Hayner locations at 326 Belle St., 401 State St. and 132 Alton Square Mall, will be available as cooling stations during normal operating hours. An excessive heat warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area and that extends into next week.
In a letter, Assistant U.S. Attorney Hal Goldsmith responded and confirmed Page's office was served grand jury subpoenas in an 'ongoing federal investigation'.
WASHINGTON — Parents of children under 5 are one step closer to protecting them against COVID-19 after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s outside vaccine panel recommended emergency use authorizations …
Funnyman and apparent Cardinals superfan Chris Rock swung through town this past weekend for a pair of shows at Stifel Theater on June 11 and 12, and then spent the following evening catching a game at Busch Stadium while expressing his love for St. Louis. Rock spent his first night off since embarking on his Ego Death world tour at Monday's game, watching the Cards defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates while sporting a blue Cardinals baseball cap. During the top of the fifth inning, Bally Sports Midwest on-air talent Jim Hayes sat with Rock for a chat, during which time the comedian shared his love for the city.
TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. - A retirement community employee was shot outside of Gardens Villas West Tuesday night. He remains in critical condition at the hospital. Police are now asking for the public's help to identify a vehicle that may have been in the area at the time of the shooting. "The investigation has been [...]
Commitments came from a “broad array of high-quality limited partners,” including university endowments, family offices, pension funds, insurance companies, funds of funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.
If you visit Paris and haven't been to the Musée Rodin, I highly recommend it. Not only does it have lots of beautiful Rodin artwork, but the grounds themselves are beautiful too. It's a great place to admire some artwork and to relax while you're doing it. Another nice thing is that they don't screw ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
The new Everly Brothers compilation Hey Doll Baby gets its release this Friday, June 17. To celebrate that album's arrival, a star-studded streaming concert event will premiere this Sunday, Father's…
Any shift in the balance of power away from law enforcement almost always results in law enforcement claiming we’re headed towards a criminal apocalypse. The NYPD — via union reps and police commissioners — have made these claims for years, targeting everything from “stop and frisk” reform to more recent efforts made to treat accused […]
SOUTH ROXANA - A South Roxana Police Officer was injured after she responded to the 400 block of Southard Avenue for a theft complaint and to serve a warrant out of the county at 12:41 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. South Roxana Police Officer Chralene "Charlie" O'Dell attempted to arrest Michelle Emmerick for an outstanding warrant out of Jersey County, in addition to serving Emmerick with a local theft of service complaint. While attempting to take Emmerick into custody a struggle ensued where Emmerick fled into her residence. Officer O’Dell suffered injuries as a result of the struggle and was treated at the scene by medical personnel, South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles said. She has had some bruising and swelling from the situation, added the chief. Emmerick was placed into custody and transported to the Madison County Jail for lodging. The case was presented to the Madison County States Attorney’s Office where a felony warrant for Aggravated Resisting Arrest with
St. Louis is home to some of the nation’s finest architecture, and it keeps being recognized for its greatness. The latest honoree to receive accolades for its beauty is none other than the St. Louis Central Library (1301 Olive Street, 314-241-2288, www.slpl.org). Awarded the honor by Fodors.com, a popular website that offers travel advice and guides to destinations around the world, the Central Library made a list of the “11 Most Beautiful Libraries in the United States.” St. Louis is joined by cities including Seattle, Washington; West Palm Beach, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia and more.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Two Amur leopard cubs born at the St. Louis Zoo in April recently had a health check-up. They are "healthy and growing" according to posts on social media from the zoo. Anya and Irina each weigh five and a half pounds and are about 18 inches long. They each have a [...]