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It’s the Fourth of July, Time to Check Your Voter Registration

by Jaime Lees on July 4, 2020 at 5:55AM

There is nothing more patriotic than participating in democracy by voting in an election. You can blab all you want to on Facebook and tweet until Devin Nunes’ cow comes home, but the voting booth is where you really have a say in what goes on in your country.

Zombie Loop Trolley Emerges From Grave to Give Free Rides During Pandemic

by Daniel Hill on July 3, 2020 at 6:29PM

The trolley will resume service starting this weekend, and will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through July 26. KMOV reports that there will be new safety measures in place, including:

Who's the Son of a Bitch Who Stole Civil Life's Giraffe?

by Doyle Murphy on July 3, 2020 at 5:17PM

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ACLU Urges Courts to Halt Eviction Cases in Missouri

by Judy Lucas on July 3, 2020 at 9:44AM

The ACLU filed a brief earlier this week urging a judge to block landlords who receive federal money from evicting tenants during the pandemic. When the pandemic began, Congress passed the CARES Act.

Do Not Shoot This Horny Roaming Bear, He's Just Trying to Get Laid

by Jaime Lees on July 2, 2020 at 3:39PM

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Just Stay Home If You're Too Scared to Wear a Mask, Snowflake

by Daniel Hill on July 2, 2020 at 2:16PM

Goldman Sachs, mask use could save the U.S. economy $1 trillion if it were mandated nationwide. And as of today, President Trump has even joined the chorus of those calling for mask use, proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that President Trump is actively working with the Democrats and the media to stop the reelection of President Trump.

After Fires in Bootheel Town, Audit Finds $115,000 in Missing Tax Dollars

by Doyle Murphy on July 2, 2020 at 12:41PM

The state investigation found that Byrd was overpaid by $24,960 between April 2015 and April 2019. Helen Frye, the clerk for much of Byrd's tenure, was overpaid $17,686, and Parma's water supervisor, Byrd's relative David Thatch, was overpaid $975, the auditors allege.

Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe This Fourth of July Weekend

by Jaime Lees on July 2, 2020 at 11:23AM

The holiday weekend is about to kick off, which means many pets are about to lose their minds. The Fourth of July is a stressful time for lots of animals, but the unpredictable noises and flashes of light seem to stress dogs and wildlife the most.

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Masks Now Required in St. Louis City and County in Public Spaces

by Jaime Lees on July 1, 2020 at 3:00PM

In the past week we’ve shattered our records for increase in daily cases in Missouri, with 527 new cases in the state just yesterday. As of this writing, there have been 22,429 cases and 1,044 deaths from COVID-19 in the state.

St. Peters Man Planned to Attack Protesters, Cops With Grenades, IEDS, Police Say

by Daniel Hill on July 1, 2020 at 2:08PM

A St. Peters man has been charged with multiple felonies after police found several explosive devices he'd hidden on a rural road in north O'Fallon, acting on a tip from his friends that he planned to use them in a large-scale attack on Black Lives Matter protesters as well as the military and police. KSDK reports that Cameron Swoboda, 25, of Suncrest Drive in St. Peters, has been charged with three felony counts of unlawful possession, transport, manufacture, repair or sale of an illegal weapon, with a bail amount set at $50,000 cash-only.

St. Louis Is One of the Worst-Run Cities in America, According to a New Report

by Jaime Lees on July 1, 2020 at 1:27PM

All eyes are on St. Louis lately, and it’s not for good reasons. In addition to very publicly struggling with the economic and racial divisions that have plagued our city since its birth, we’re also battling a pandemic while attempting to lay the groundwork for our future.

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Couple Who Pointed Guns at Protesters Release Statement in Support of Protesters

by Daniel Hill on June 29, 2020 at 4:16PM

St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner said Monday morning that her office is looking into the incident and deciding whether to file charges against the couple. In a statement, Gardner says she is "alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protesters were met by guns and a violent assault." She concluded her statement by saying, "Make no mistake: we will not tolerate the use of force against those exercising their First Amendment rights, and will use the full power of Missouri law to hold people accountable."

Inmates Tried to Save Dying Man in Workhouse While Waiting Nearly Nine Minutes for Staff, Suit Says

by Mike Fitzgerald on June 29, 2020 at 4:03PM

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St. Louis Prosecutor Investigating Mark and Patricia McCloskeys' Armed Encounter

by Mike Fitzgerald on June 29, 2020 at 12:59PM

Gardner issued a statement late Monday morning, stating that she was "alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protesters were met by guns and a violent assault." She added that her office is "currently working with the public and police to investigate these events."

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