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WEG announces $77M expansion in Missouri, 50 new jobs

2 months ago
WEG, a global leader in transformer production, announced a $77 million expansion in Washington, Missouri, that will create 50 new jobs. The expansion looks to increase WEG’s capacity to meet the demands of its Utility and Clean Energy customers.
Alex Barton

Pritzker issues executive order directing agencies to save more in 2026 over Trump policies

2 months ago
CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to identify up to 4% of general fund appropriations next year and limit hiring and non-essential spending. Pritzker blames President Trump's "reckless economic policies" for the move. President Trump and Pritzker repeatedly target each other on social media and the president [...]
Andy Koval

Trust in CDC and childhood vaccination decline in St. Louis

2 months ago
Public trust in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped sharply among St. Louis adults, even as childhood vaccination rates in the city fall to levels that health experts say leave communities vulnerable to outbreaks. A Washington University survey and an NBC/Stanford analysis both suggest that unless trust in public health institutions can be rebuilt, St. Louis may be on the front lines of a national backslide.
Alex Barton

Video of employee being attacked at T-Mobile Center concert goes viral

2 months ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A viral video capturing a T-Mobile Center employee being assaulted by a teenager during an NBA YoungBoy concert has sparked outrage on social media. The incident occurred on Sunday night at the T-Mobile Center, where around 13,000 people attended the concert. The video shows the employee being pushed to the ground [...]
Sean McDowell

No injuries reported after overnight fire in Cahokia Heights

2 months ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A fire destroyed a home overnight Tuesday in Cahokia Heights. The fire broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. on the 4200 block of Baker Avenue. Authorities say two people were home at the time of the fire but managed to escape. No injuries were reported from the fire. The house [...]
Nick Gladney

Pockets of heavy rain possible Tuesday and Wednesday

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Another round of widespread rain and storms is expected Tuesday. After a dry start, rain will build in from the west by the afternoon. There is a chance for some heavy pockets of rain and some isolated stronger storms that could produce some hail and high winds. Highs are expected to be [...]
Angela Hutti