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Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

3 months 3 weeks ago
This week, we’ve got a double-win on the insightful side for MrWilson. In first place, it’s a comment about walling off the open internet to stop AI: The thing is, everyone is a victim, not just the sites getting hammered. The value of the internet is its openness. You can always route around one obstacle […]
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Suspect Brandishes CO2 Air Pistol in Police Confrontation

3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS — Just before 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, St. Louis Metropolitan Police District 3 officers responding to a report of a suspicious person in the 3600 block of South Grand Boulevard encountered an armed suspect, according to authorities. When officers parked their patrol SUV to investigate, the suspect pulled a firearm. Force detectives later determined the weapon was a CO2-powered air pistol designed to resemble a traditional firearm. Two officers discharged their service weapons during the encounter. The suspect’s weapon was recovered at the scene, and the suspect died at the scene. No officers were injured. The Force Investigation Unit is conducting the investigation.

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911 Hangup Leads to Arrest in Domestic Battery Case

3 months 3 weeks ago
CASEYVILLE — A man was charged with aggravated domestic battery after officers responded to a 911 hang-up call at a residence on September 7, 2025, where a pregnant woman was found in distress. Officers from the Caseyville Police Department arrived at the scene following a 911 call in which dispatch heard a Spanish-speaking female rapidly speaking before the line was disconnected. Upon arrival, officers observed a Hispanic female, approximately four months pregnant, visibly distressed at the end of the driveway. Shortly thereafter, a male subject fled on foot from behind the residence. Police pursued and apprehended the male suspect, identified as Jesus Lopez-Solano, a Caseyville resident born July 20, 1998. After further investigation, Lopez-Solano was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 3 felony, and domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. The case was presented to the Saint Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office on September

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O'Fallon VFW Hosts Annual Bacon Fest Fundraiser

3 months 3 weeks ago
O'FALLON — The VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon hosted Bacon Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2025, raising funds to support local veterans and promote community businesses. The event featured live music, a bounce house for children, and a variety of vendors, all of whom offered at least one menu item incorporating bacon. Bacon Fest serves as a fundraiser for relief funds that assist veterans with essential needs, such as paying utility bills and vehicle repairs necessary for maintaining employment. Veterans often come to the VFW Post seeking this support. In addition to food and entertainment, Missouri Valley Search and Rescue provided free Kidz Kardz Child ID cards during the event. These cards contain basic information to help first responders identify missing children and are kept by parents or guardians in case of separation. The festival combined community engagement with a focus on supporting veterans, highlighting the ongoing needs of those who have served.

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