Belleville City Council votes to remove downtown parking meters
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The Belleville City Council approved a new bill to remove parking meters downtown. “It is less confusing for people. The meters we’ve had here in Belleville are quite old. They’re getting in disrepair,” David Schoenborn, owner of the Lincoln Theatre, said. “Some of them are even in dangerous conditions because they are […]
Contact 2: Trouble in Toyland 2023 report
ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Public Interest Research Group released its 38th annual Trouble in Toyland report on Monday. It gives parents and gift givers an idea of how specific smart toys work, as well as tips and questions to ask before buying toys with technology that can collect information about young children. “There are […]
Elon Musk’s X sues Media Matters as advertisers flee over report on hate groups
Elon Musk’s social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America.
River City Casino hosts Guns ‘N Hoses weigh-in
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The anticipation of the annual Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses is bringing out some good-natured back and forth during Monday afternoon’s weigh-in at River City Casino. Competitors representing local police and fire departments met eye-to-eye ahead of the traditional Thanksgiving Eve fight-night fundraiser. The event features 12 bouts of boxing and […]
Police claim intoxicated driver critically injures woman, 72
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Marcella Wilson, 72, was critically injured Saturday night. Investigators with the St. Louis County Police Department said an intoxicated driver pinned Wilson up against a car she was standing behind on Baron Drive in St. Louis County. Family members said Wilson was opening the trunk of a car to grab […]
FOX 2 reporter, photographer victims of pellet gun drive-by
ST. LOUIS – Security camera video shows suspects opening fire on a FOX 2 crew Monday afternoon with what appear to be pellet guns. Reporter Andy Banker was struck in the head but not seriously hurt. The attack happened around 12:45 p.m. on South Spring Avenue, near Chippewa Street. Banker and FOX 2 photographer Brian […]
OpenAI employees demand return of ousted CEO
Hundreds of employees at OpenAI have signed a letter threatening to quit unless ousted CEO Sam Altman is brought back. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is defending himself against charges of antisemitism as major advertisers pull out of X. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Metro East rapper Mudd Bughatti killed in Stan Musial Bridge shooting
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A well-known rapper from the Metro East was shot and killed Sunday evening in a frightening episode on the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. Someone opened fire on Troy Edwards as he drove across the Stan Musial Bridge from St. Louis to Illinois, the Illinois State Police said. Edwards, who […]
Missouri man wins 50K scratchers prize in Lee’s Summit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri man won a $50,000 scratchers prize on a “500X” ticket he purchased at the Hy-Vee on 301 N.E. Rice Road, in Lee’s Summit. This is only the 13th time a $50,000 prize has been won on the $50 game Jackson County man scores lottery prize at Lee’s Summit gas […]
The best Black Friday Walmart deals
BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. The top Black Friday deals on electronics, home appliances and more at Walmart Retail giant Walmart is one of the heavy hitters during Black Friday, offering deep discounts that can save you hundreds of dollars. Walmart has discounted some of the hottest items for Black Friday. At […]
