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A St. Louis developer has expanded in the Atlanta market with an industrial purchase near that city's airport.
St. Louis Downtown Airport Sees Continued Growth In Flight Operations During FY2023
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) announced flight operations at the airport increased to a total of 104,156 during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The data follows a positive trend in recent years of flight operations continuing to rebound from significant air travel impacts felt during the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the operations are surpassing levels seen before the global pandemic began in 2020. Flight operations reported in FY2023 represent a 2.4% increase over numbers reported in FY2022, and a 7% increase over pre-pandemic totals reported in FY2019. This marks the second consecutive year of growth at St. Louis Downtown Airport, which is located in St. Clair County on 1,000 acres in Cahokia Heights and Sauget and is the busiest general aviation airport in Illinois, outside of Chicago. “The trend in increased flight operations is a positive sign that air travel is returning to normal for private and business travel customers,” said Mary Lamie,
Katy’s Pizza to the Rescue
Cool Off at Katy’s It was comfortable enough to eat on the patio when Russ, Deb, and I stopped at Katy’s Pizza in Rock Hill for lunch. Bella, my granddog, joined us, too, since the patio is Fido friendly. The sweet Newfoundland is perfectly behaved and enjoys strangers making over her as they often do. A...
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Student poet becomes national ambassador for the art
John Burroughs senior Shangri-La Hou was chosen last month as one of five National Student Poets who will spend a year as poetry ambassadors.
Charges filed against St. Louis trio for assault of ex-boyfriend
Three west St. Louis residents are charged with assault for attempting to shoot the ex-boyfriend of one of the defendants.
St. Louis County man cleaning gun shoots neighbor's home
A resident of north St. Louis is facing charges after accidentally discharging a bullet into his neighbor's house while cleaning his gun.
25 years later: Remembering Mark McGwire's record-setting 62nd home run
On Sept. 8, 1998, Mark McGwire crushed his 62nd home run of the season, passing a long-standing MLB record of 61 home runs in a season held by Roger Maris.
Attorney General Raoul Obtains Prison Sentence In Prosecution Of Fayette County Man For Possessing Child Pornography
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a Ramsey, Illinois man his office prosecuted was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child pornography online. Waylon Davis, 26, was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison by 4th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Christopher Matoush, after previously pleading guilty to five counts of possession of child pornography, Class 2 felonies. “Survivors of child abuse and exploitation are revictimized every time an individual downloads one of these heinous images or videos,” Raoul said. “I am pleased that the defendant is being held accountable for victimizing innocent children. My office will continue to partner with local law enforcement agencies to protect children and communities
‘Queen The Greatest Live’ – Episode 32: “Vocal Games”
Queen continues to highlight their connection to their fans in the latest episode of their weekly YouTube series, Queen The Greatest Live, titled “Vocal Games.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are known for…
St. Ann woman says boyfriend tripped and fell on knife in fatal stabbing, charges say
A St. Ann woman charged with murder told police her boyfriend tripped and fell on the knife that killed him.
Ribbon Cutting For Accessible Kayak Dock At Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
WEST ALTON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 10 th , at 10 a.m. for an accessible kayak dock and launch at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton, Missouri. This dock will connect to the existing accessible trail system at the Sanctuary and will include a transfer bench that enables kayakers to transition both in and out of their kayak from a seated position. Last year, in partnership with the Mississippi River Water Trail Association (MRWTA) and the Audubon Center at Riverlands (ACR), over 1,000 people enjoyed paddling programs at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary. “With the addition of this kayak launch, we hope to open up these programs and the entire Mississippi River to all members of the community with a desire to get on the water.” said Katelynn Dearth, Natural Resources Specialist and Park Ranger for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Rivers Project.
St. Louis American Foundation honors Young Leaders
The St. Louis American Foundation Young Leaders honorees were celebrated yesterday during its 12th annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards reception Thursday, September 7th, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis.
Dr. Islam El-adaway Named Missouri S&T Associate Dean for Academic Partnerships
Missouri S&T leaders plan to develop additional academic partnerships with corporations and industry groups, and they appointed Dr. Islam El-adaway to spearhead the efforts. El-adaway, who is S&T’s Hurst-McCarthy Professor of Civil Engineering, will take on an additional role as associate dean for academic partnerships for the S&T College of Engineering and Computing. He started […]
Riverfront Times Seeks Freelance Food and Culture Writers
Do you like eating? Do you like writing? Do you like knowing the newest and hottest St. Louis restaurants before any of your friends?
Pearl Jam honors hockey star Chris Chelios with number retirement announcement at Chicago show
Pearl Jam's concert at Chicago's United Center on Thursday, September 7, turned into a surprise ceremony in honor of hockey star Chris Chelios. During the show, frontman Eddie Vedder invited…
Messenger: Cops stopped investigating his case. Courts sent a bad message to crime victims.
A Missouri man filed a lawsuit alleging a coverup after he was attacked. The courts said he couldn't sue. That's a 'dangerous' message for crime victims.
Two boys in fatal University City crash were best friends, next-door neighbors
“Nothing broke their bond,” mother Ashley Williams said after three teens died early Wednesday morning in a car wreck on Goby Road.
The Culture: Hip-Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century presents a sweeping art history of hip-hop culture and its myriad expressions across the globe. The multidisciplinary and multimedia […]
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On This Day, September 8, 1990: Jon Bon Jovi lands solo #1 with “Blaze of Glory”
On This Day, September 8, 1990... Bon Jovi frontman Jon Bon Jovi landed his first and only solo #1 single with “Blaze of Glory” from the soundtrack to the hit movie Young Guns II, starring Emilio…