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MoDOT shares plans for major I-64 upgrades in St. Louis

4 months 1 week ago
The Missouri Department of Transportation is sharing its latest plans for major changes to Interstate 64 in St. Louis, including replacing or rehabbing bridges and changing traffic flow to make for a smoother commute. The specific corridor of I-64 is between Kingshighway Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. It’s a multimillion-dollar investment to also upgrade on- and off-ramps. "We’ve got hospitals, universities, art institutions, schools, and lots of neighborhoods," said Jen Wade, a MoDOT spokesperson. That…
Brent Solomon

Detroit recast its narrative behind a billionaire savior. Does St. Louis have one of its own?

4 months 1 week ago
Once a story of American failure, Detroit is in the midst of a turnaround story orchestrated by a civic-minded billionaire and a mayor who vowed to change the city's politics. The Business Journal sought out St. Louis' billionaires to learn whether they'd be willing to fill a similar role, while some private sector leaders caution that this city can't wait for a savior.
James Drew

TSA expects another record-setting Thanksgiving weekend

4 months 1 week ago
The Transportation Security Administration is predicting the busiest Thanksgiving travel week on record. TSA said Tuesday it projects it'll screen 18.3 million people in U.S. airports between Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, which would be a 6% jump from this time last year. When will be the busiest travel days for Thanksgiving? The federal agency expects the three busiest Thanksgiving air travel days will be Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving and the Sunday after. TSA also projects…
Andrew Weil

Mother of girl who lost 7 pounds in a week sues catering company in Rockwood E. coli outbreak

4 months 1 week ago
A woman who said her daughter got an E. coli infection after eating at a catered event for the Rockwood School District is suing the company that catered the event. In a lawsuit filed Monday, Jennifer Cumbus alleges that her daughter ate at an event catered by Andre's Banquets and Catering on Nov. 8, and started showing symptoms of an E. coli infection two days later. In the days since, Cumbus said her daughter has not been able to keep food down and has lost 7 pounds. On Monday, the St. Louis…
Sam Clancy