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Grain Belt Express files dozens of eminent domain petitions to build power line across Missouri

2 months 2 weeks ago
Grain Belt Express has filed nearly 40 eminent domain petitions against Missouri property owners since 2021 as it prepares to build a transmission line across the state. The first eminent domain petition in Callaway County was filed last month for an easement of nearly an acre of land owned by Jordyn and Mitchell Christensen. Grain Belt Express offered the property owners $8,046 for the easement, but the owners rejected the offer and the two parties could not agree on compensation. If granted,…
Nikita Ponomarenko

Hazardous weather outlook issued for St. Louis as snow to hit Tuesday, Wednesday

2 months 2 weeks ago
St. Louis was recently treated to temperatures in the mid-70s, reminding everyone that spring is just around the corner. But before spring warmth returns, more winter weather is headed for the region. The National Weather Service early Monday issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of eastern and central Missouri, as well as west central and southern Illinois. Tuesday and Wednesday will likely see measurable wintery precipitation, including some shovel-able snow, ice, or sleet, KSDK meteorologists…
Garry Frank and Hunter Bassler

Dean Plocher’s final weeks as speaker saw push for new hires, loss of liquor pantry

2 months 2 weeks ago
Jon Patterson still had three weeks before he officially took over as speaker of the Missouri House, but in mid-December he was already busy putting out fires from his soon-to-be predecessor. The Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Republican had caught wind that staff for then-Speaker Dean Plocher were making moves to fill open legislative jobs before Patterson took over. Plocher had endured more than a year of scandal, including allegations that he threatened to fire nonpartisan staff who raised concerns…
Jason Hancock

Deadline extended to submit a nomination for 2025 HR Awards

2 months 2 weeks ago
The deadline to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2025 HR Awards has been extended to Sunday, Feb. 16. The HR Awards recognize the important work individuals, companies and organizations do in the field of human resources to make area firms successful. Submit your nomination by clicking here. All HR Awards honorees — companies and people — must be based in the St. Louis area, which includes the city of St. Louis and St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin,…
Veneta Rizvic