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'We never stop': WWT Raceway preps for NASCAR Cup Series return in 2023

2 years 6 months ago
World Wide Technology Raceway owner and CEO Curtis Francois says it’s been “one heck of a year” for the motorsports facility, highlighted by hosting NASCAR’s top tier of racing for the first time. But as 2022 wraps up, Francois isn’t taking a victory lap at the Madison, Illinois, raceway. He's looking toward 2023.
Nathan Rubbelke

3 facts CRE developers need to know about today’s market

2 years 6 months ago
Labor shortages. Supply chain disruptions. Rising interest rates. These concerns are creating a lot of buzz in the commercial real estate industry. Getting a handle on costs is one important key to success. But what else should commercial real estate developers pay attention to? Here are three facts to know about today’s fast-changing market. 1.The construction labor shortage isn’t getting better. The construction industry has been navigating a shortage of skilled workers for several years…
Lauren Lawley Head

Marquette High School opts for virtual learning Monday and Tuesday after threats last week

2 years 6 months ago
Marquette High School students will have virtual learning Monday and Tuesday after threats led to early dismissals on both Thursday and Friday. In a message posted to the school's website and Rockwood School District Facebook page, school leaders said the change only affected Marquette High School. The school's Thanksgiving break begins Wednesday, so the earliest students will return to the building would be Nov. 28. On Thursday, students were dismissed early due to a bomb threat made via social…
Sam Clancy

Sportscaster Jay Randolph Jr. dies after cancer battle

2 years 6 months ago
Jay Randolph Jr., a popular golf commentator and sportscaster in St. Louis, died Friday after a battle with liver cancer. Randolph Jr. was formerly a commentator for the PGA Tour Network and hosted a show on 590 The Fan. More recently, he made frequent appearances on "The Morning After" radio show on 105.7 HD-2. Randolph Jr. was the son of Jay Randolph, the sports director of KSDK from 1967 to 1988, and the grandson of U.S. Sen. Jennings Randolph. "Jay Junior" is survived by his father. KSDK's…
Anne Stegen

Arch Grants unveils its newest startup investments

2 years 6 months ago
Of the 23 companies, 10 are based in St. Louis. The other 13 are bringing their companies to St. Louis from a number of U.S. states, including California, Illinois and New York, among others. As part of the Arch Grants award, each of the companies will commit to operating their business from St. Louis for at least one year.
Nathan Rubbelke