Tony Messenger

Messenger: The state breaks St. Louis' police department and budget. A play in 3 acts. The state-run police board proposes a budget that will 'cripple' St. Louis's ability to pick up trash, plow snow and provide other critical services.

Messenger: The state breaks St. Louis' police department and budget. A play in 3 acts.
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Messenger: In a divided nation, can we still appeal to our 'better angels'? A random meeting sparks a friendly discussion among people on opposite sides of the political aisle. Is there a path forward?

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Messenger: Two sides of Missouri reach opposite conclusions on immigration cases “They’re taking a very different immigration approach here than in other places.”

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Messenger: St. Louis saw unity in winter homeless outreach. But storm clouds are forming. Extra funding, strong organization, helped save lives during cold snap. But federal funding cuts loom large.

Messenger: St. Louis saw unity in winter homeless outreach. But storm clouds are forming. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: St. Louis immigrant followed the law. He was detained anyway. “Why do you have to send back the people who are working and paying taxes and doing everything to be legal in the country?”

Messenger: St. Louis immigrant followed the law. He was detained anyway. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: We should make the Special School District better, not tear it apart The unified St. Louis County school district that serves children with special needs is worth celebrating and preserving.

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Messenger: Democracy wins in a tiny Missouri village, ending a ruling family's reign Peaceful Village board wrests full control away from family that ran church, treated government like personal fiefdom.

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Messenger: St. Louis man was exonerated, awarded $2.5M. A decade later, he hasn't been paid Michael Holmes was convicted on false evidence. He sued and won. Neither the city nor the state want to pay his jury verdict.

Messenger: St. Louis man was exonerated, awarded $2.5M. A decade later, he hasn't been paid:
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Messenger: She died in St. Louis' jail, awaiting mental evaluation. Her tale is an alarm. City Justice Center death is part of statewide crisis, with city and county jails serving as de facto mental health wards.

Messenger: She died in St. Louis' jail, awaiting mental evaluation. Her tale is an alarm. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Need a happy little timeline cleanse after last week’s frowning while wearing @pdpj.bsky.social’s @Patriots gear. Go @denver-broncos.bsky.social! #Bolieve

Yo @pdpj.bsky.social: Did you buy this Bledsoe jersey when you were 12? Section 3, subsection a of our betting contract says I do not have to wear a piece of @Patriots clothing if it doesn’t reasonably fit. So, on the last day of my week of pain, I return to the hat.

Messenger: Ex-Ballwin police chief walks away with $200,000 despite accusations Former alderman who reported alleged violations of law wonders why prosecutors never got involved?

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In today’s edition of ‘I hate @pdpj.bsky.social,’ I decided to hold a prop, a deflated football, since that is one of the important parts of @Patriots history. One more day … Go @Broncos!

Thank you very much!

I am so shamed in the sartorial choice foisted upon me today because I lost a bet to @pdpj.bsky.social that I cannot show my face. Go @Broncos!

Messenger: Who takes those drugs in TV ads? Men of a certain age, like me What happens when you realize you've become the target audience for prescription drug ads on television?

Messenger: Who takes those drugs in TV ads? Men of a certain age, like me. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

For today’s @Patriots pain inflicted upon me by @PDPJ@ because of a lost bet, I chose his old @WesWelker jersey because I can take solace in the fact that he was once a member of my beloved @Broncos. Remember kids: Gambling is bad!

Every decade or so when the @Broncos and @Patriots face off in the AFC Championship, @PDPJ.bsky.social and I make a bet. In 2015 I won. This year, I lost. So enjoy my week of pain as I wear his Pats gear. Starting easy, with a hat. Pray for my soul. And Go @Broncos!! #Bolieve

Messenger: Landlord won't fix tornado-damaged home in St. Louis but still wants rent “Nobody should have to live like that."

Messenger: Landlord won't fix tornado-damaged home in St. Louis but still wants rent: www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

I am sure there are some, but I haven’t kept up on that. Sorry!

Messenger: GOP lawmakers throw a fit because they have to follow Missouri constitution Politically, for Republicans, there was a lot riding on Senate Bill 22. All the more reason for them to get it right the first time, instead of throwing a tantrum.

Messenger: GOP lawmakers throw a fit because they have to follow Missouri constitution:
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Messenger: State takeover of St. Louis police created a legal 'mess.' Can it be fixed? “It blows my mind that nobody considered this. It’s a mess.”

Messenger: State takeover of St. Louis police created a legal 'mess.' Can it be fixed? www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: Cop's bill-of-rights lawsuit held up by state takeover of St. Louis police Dozens of cases are in limbo as St. Louis argues it no longer has liability or control over police documents. The reason? The state takeover of city police.

Messenger: Cop's bill-of-rights lawsuit held up by state takeover of St. Louis police: www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: St. Louis prosecutor to skeptics: 'It's a fact' that crime is down At crime panel discussion in St. Louis, the battle between crime statistics and the perception of crime is on display.

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Messenger: Accused cop-killer's case shows the problem of delayed justice in Missouri Man who shot two Hermann officers, killing one, never should have been free, but his cases lagged in clogged courts.

Messenger: Accused cop-killer's case shows the problem of delayed justice in Missouri: www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: He raised a fist and then ran away. That's the Josh Hawley way. Twice in the past year, Missouri's senior senator has stood against Trump in defiance, and then backed down.

Messenger: He raised a fist and then ran away. That's the Josh Hawley way. www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...

Messenger: City works overtime trying to avoid accountability in Lamar Johnson case Like other cases involving past police liability, city of St. Louis argues new local control bill shifts responsibility to the state.

Messenger: City works overtime trying to avoid accountability in Lamar Johnson case:
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Messenger: At 17, he was sent to prison for life. Now he's a St. Louis homeowner. Henry Ross and his wife recenty bought their first home. It's an accomplishment that just a few years earlier seemed impossible.

Messenger: At 17, he was sent to prison for life. Now he's a St. Louis homeowner.
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Messenger: Do apples, peaches belong in same legislative basket? Missouri court to decide A lawyer hopes the Missouri Supreme Court will send a message to lawmakers: Stop taking short cuts.

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Messenger: Crime is down again in St. Louis. Why aren't we talking about it? "Save Lives Now!" and other efforts are taking root. St. Louis elected and corporate leaders should be talking about it.

Messenger: Crime is down again in St. Louis. Why aren't we talking about it? www.stltoday.com/news/local/c...