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Missouri utility regulators plan for peak pricing prompts pushback from top Republican

1 year 7 months ago
Over the objections of Evergy Missouri, staff with the Missouri Public Service Commission last year pushed for power prices to be based on the time of day when the electricity was consumed, with a small premium for use at peak times. The commission, known as the PSC, adopted the concept but not the particulars, opting instead for a big difference at peak times rather than the “training wheels” approach recommended by commission staff. And that’s why in June, Evergy customers in Missouri learned…
Rudi Keller

Grant's Farm appoints new general manager

1 year 7 months ago
Grant’s Farm, the south St. Louis County estate of the Busch family that currently serves as an animal preserve and tourist attraction, on Monday appointed Steve Byrd as its general manager, effective immediately.
Connor Hart

St. Louis agtech partners go global to highlight region’s innovation

1 year 7 months ago
With its strengths in agri-food tech, St. Louis is at the center of the efforts to help mitigate and adapt to climate change and ensure global food security for future generations. Radical collaboration across ecosystems worldwide is required to unlock agriculture’s potential meet these challenges. As the 39 North AgTech Innovation District enters a new phase of growth, the region has an opportunity to welcome and support innovators and ecosystem builders from around the world to advance sustainable…
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Local union approves contract offer from Schnucks, avoids strike

1 year 7 months ago
United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union 88 — which represents approximately 1,300 Schnuck Market Inc. workers across 68 stores in Missouri and Illinois — and the St. Louis-based grocer passed a new, three-year contract with 87% approval, the Wingsight Grocery Business first reported Tuesday.
Connor Hart

Tivoli Theatre to reopen after $1M in renovations

1 year 7 months ago
The Tivoli Theatre, a historic theater located at 6350 Delmar Blvd. in the Delmar Loop, will reopen with $1 million worth of renovations completed, as its new owner, One Family Church, will host a community-driven event series there this fall.
Connor Hart