LAKE OZARK– Attorney General Eric Schmitt, who last week accused Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine of dodging debates, refused to show up for the first debate of Missouri’s U.S. Senate campaign on Friday. Organized by the Missouri Press Association as part of its annual convention in Lake Ozark, Valentine, Libertarian Party candidate Jonathan Dine and Constitution […]
A San Francisco-based immunology company that wants to help eradicate infectious disease globally has expanded its footprint in St. Louis, opening a new $41 million office within the Cortex innovation district. It says the new facility will be critical to advancing research to treat several infectious diseases, including Covid-19.
The reinsurance company's board had approved a limited waiver of its mandatory retirement age to allow the longtime telecommunications executive to continue as chair an additional two years.
ALTON - Two long-time friends and school colleagues, Alton High School Principal Mike Bellm and Lovejoy Elementary Principal John Ducey, were both honored Thursday night in Belleville at the annual Southwest Region Illinois Principals Association meeting. Alton Superintendent Kristie Baumgartner said she was exceptionally proud of both her school district principals. “Congratulations to Mike Bellm (Alton High Principal) and John Ducey (Lovejoy Elementary Principal)! Mr. Bellm was named the 2022 Illinois Principals Association High School Principal of the Year for the Southwest Region. Mr. Ducey received the IPA's 2022 Herman Graves Award for service," she said. "Both principals were honored at a ceremony in Belleville tonight. Way to go!” Bellm credited his students and other faculty and support staff for helping him receive the award. “I have such great people and staff at Alton High,” he said. “It is an honor to be part of working with all of them.
The company's decision to scuttle a $1 billion East Coast headquarters, and its plans to hire more than 3,200 workers in Charlotte by 2032, left a question unanswered: Does it still intend to create all those jobs —just not specifically for Charlotte?
" He’s gay, loves the Cardinals, his bar mitzvah tutor is a stoner, and his soap opera-fueled imagination makes him both the life of the party and the source of endless drama."
The St. Louis Police Department's mental health emergency team did not respond to a fatal, hourslong standoff last week even after friends and advocates told police the man had a history of mental health struggles.
This article originally ran on RiverBender.com on September 13, 2022. The U.S. Department of Labor awarded Madison County and the St. Louis region workforce innovation areas a four-year,$5.8 million grant to be a part of the Apprenticeship Building America program. “We are thrilled with this announcement from the Department of Labor to be able to launch the Gateway Registered Apprenticeship Programs […]
Here is brave Sir Hilbert fleeing from the silent approach of the Gray Knight, whose tail you can see sticking up above the tall grasses. The backstory is simplicity itself: Hilbert and Charlie were playing over in our neighbor's yard and Charlie decided to sneak up on Hilbert—one of his favorite activities. Hilbert, as usual, ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 16 September 2022"
Metallica has announced a new edition of the band's Blackened Whiskey. The latest spirit from the metal legends was made in collaboration with Wes Henderson, co-founder of the Kentucky bourbon…
Guitar legend Carlos Santana and his wife, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, have lent their talents to a new song called "It's My Body" by the duo 2TSpark! The song, which…
Tuesday, former Twitter cybersecurity executive Pieter “Mudge” Zatko testified in front of a congressional committee regarding his whistleblower complaint[1][2][3] against Twitter. Though I’m a techie, I thought I’d write up some comments from the business angle. It’s difficult getting an unbiased viewpoint of the actual issues. The press sides with whistleblowers. The cybersecurity community sides […]
ALTON - Alton Police announced Thursday that charges have been issued against Anthony N. Keltz of St. Louis in the shooting that occurred on September 12, 2022, on Ridge Street at Quincy Court in Alton. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed the following charges against Anthony N. Keltz of St. Louis: Count I: Aggravated Battery With a Firearm. Count II: Unlawful Possession of Weapons By a Felon. The bond has been set at $250,000 by the Honorable Judge Heflin. "The patrol officers who conducted the initial investigation and detectives who furthered the investigation all did a great job," Alton Police Deputy Chief Jarrett Ford said. "Their commitment to solving violent crime and seeking justice for victims is first-rate. "Keltz is not yet in custody. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 618-463-3505 extension 634."
Chick-fil-A is planning for its first self-standing restaurant in St. Charles in the 2000 block of Zumbehl Road. It's not yet clear how soon the restaurant might open
Ozzy Osbourne has premiered the first episode of his new behind-the-scenes series documenting the making of his new solo album, Patient Number 9. The six-and-a-half-minute video is titled "When Ozzy…
Talking Heads' debut album, Talking Heads: 77, was released 45 years ago Friday, September 16, and the influential new wave band is marking the milestone in multiple ways. To begin,…
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