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Dockworkers' union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

9 months 1 week ago
DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract. The union, the International Longshoremen’s Association, is to resume working immediately. The temporary end to the strike came after [...]
TOM KRISHER, Associated Press

Pedestrian struck and killed in Academy/Sherman Park neighborhood

9 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - One pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night. According to St. Louis Metropolitan Police, the crash occurred at Delmar and N. Kingshighway Boulevards around 7:30 p.m. Accident reconstruction crews have been called to the scene. This is a developing story. More will be posted as it comes into [...]
Megan Mueller

American Red Cross in need of more volunteers

9 months 1 week ago
The American Red Cross is in need of more volunteers to help with hurricane disaster relief efforts. The agency deployed resources and volunteers before Hurricane Helene made shore and is committed to providing long-term assistance as well.
Jeff Bernthal

Strike or no strike, toilet paper supply is in no danger

9 months 1 week ago
Although the dockworkers’ union has agreed to suspend its planned strike until January 2025 to allow more time for negotiations, that has not stopped consumers from panic buying home goods and supplies, specifically toilet paper.
Patrick Clark

Endangered Silver Advisory issued for Florissant man

9 months 1 week ago
FLORISSANT, Mo. - St. Louis County Police have issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for an 80-year-old man Thursday. Police issued the advisory for J C Bryant. He reportedly dropped his wife off an appointment at 2 Grandview Plaza in Florissant but never returned to pick her up. According to authorities, Bryant has dementia. He is [...]
Megan Mueller

2024 fall foliage map helps plan autumn trips

9 months 1 week ago
SmokyMountains.com has released its annual fall foliage prediction map for 2024, which relies on historical data, weather forecasts, tree types, and user-submitted information to estimate peak fall colors across the United States.
Joe Millitzer

Federal agencies warn of scams in wake of Helene

9 months 1 week ago
“These criminals take advantage of victims before, during, and after a natural disaster strikes, targeting people when they are most vulnerable, and their methods to commit fraud are wide-ranging,” one U.S. Attorney said.
Tara Suter

Washington U: Salary, career growth vital to keep grads in St. Louis

9 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS -- Washington University in St. Louis is releasing a report on retaining college graduates in the city. Salary is the main determinant of whether graduates stay or leave, according to a study by WashU's Center for Analytics and Business Insights. Social connections and career advancement opportunities are the next two most important factors. [...]
Joe Millitzer