Aggregator

The Missouri Department of Conservation experts say predicting when fall foliage will appear may become trickier as climate change worsens.

ALTON - After successful 2020 and 2021 virtual events, the highly anticipated in-person return of the Alton Miles for Meso 5k Run and 3K Fun Run and Walk is being held on Saturday, September 24. More than 1,000 participants will gather in person and virtually to fundraise and spread awareness about mesothelioma . Started in 2009 by Simmons Hanly Conroy, the Alton Miles for Meso event takes place every September in recognition of National Mesothelioma Awareness Day . Race day festivities begin at 7:30 a.m. at Simmons Hanly Conroy headquarters at One Court Street in Alton, across from Marquette High School. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is still available for $45 the morning of the race. All registration fees benefit the charity and include a long-sleeve, moisture-wicking shirt. Over the past 13 years, Miles for Meso events nationwide have raised over $850,000 to benefit mesothelioma awareness and research. For the ninth straight year, proceeds from the Alton event will

Continue Reading

This article originally ran in the Belleville News-Democrat on September 22, 2022.  Belleville City Council has entered into development agreements that will lead to big changes on two city blocks. One involves a $4.5 million expansion of the Chelar Tool & Die manufacturing plant. The other involves demolition of a home and former bakery building to increase parking space for BelleVegas […]

The post Belleville to see expansion of tool and die plant appeared first on St. Louis Regional Freightway.

ST. LOUIS - Reedy Press is pleased to announce the release of its newest local interest book, St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town , by Ed Wheatley. What city broke barriers by welcoming some of the first African-American baseball players in addition to the first female owners of both an MLB and NFL team? Where have local colleges dominated a specific sport, winning dozens of national titles over as many years? The answer, of course, lies in St. Louis, a hotbed of professional and amateur sports with a diverse history and an evolving legacy of success. In St. Louis Sports Memories: Forgotten Teams and Moments from America’s Best Sports Town , relive the highlights from the championships to the crossroads of social change that have characterized St. Louis’s sports scene for more than a century. Learn about the tennis legend who found an accepting environment to master his game during the racial turmoil of the 1960s.

Continue Reading

A 22-year-old man has been charged with the shooting death of his mother inside their Northwoods home.

A woman was hurt in a flurry of gunshots fired at Courtesy Diner early Thursday after an employee confronted "dine and dash" customers outside the restaurant.

The campaign manager says the PAC brings together a coalition of anti-legalization advocates and pro-legalization forces that oppose Amendment 3.

ST. LOUIS - From Hurricane Fiona to Typhoon Merbok, and wildfires across the West Coast, American Red Cross volunteers from across the Missouri and Arkansas Region continue to answer the call. Dedicated American Red Cross workers have been providing critical aid to wildfire evacuees and are now assisting those in Puerto Rico and Alaska. The American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas has stepped up to deploy volunteers to assist as wildfires continue to ravish multiple areas. As of Wednesday morning, 20 volunteers from across the region have raised their hands to respond, with 11 volunteers on the ground in impacted areas, while nine are headed to Puerto Rico. “As disasters wreak havoc from coast to coast and beyond, volunteers from the Missouri and Arkansas Region continue to step up to help,” said Chris Harmon, Regional Disaster Officer for American Red Cross of Missouri-Arkansas. “Disasters come in all shapes and sizes, and we need more volunteers to not only

Continue Reading

Prosecutors on Thursday charged a woman's 22-year-old son with her shooting death earlier this week in Northwoods, a city in north St. Louis County.

It doesn't sound like Ozzy Osbourne is a fan of Black Sabbath's last record. In an interview with Stereogum, Ozzy was asked whether he felt "good" about where Sabbath's final…

Source

ALTON - The ongoing sewer separation project has roads opening and closing on a weekly basis, but headway is being made in the Downtown Alton district. After being closed for a few weeks, West 3rd Street is back open to through traffic from Piasa Street to State Street in Alton. Illinois American Water started sewer separation system work on U.S. 67 from 20th Street/College Avenue south to 3rd Street in Alton on July 5, 2022. The sewer separation project should improve the efficiency of the system in the Downtown Alton area and make a large difference during flooding conditions. Work continues to be done on Belle Street and is still closed from West 3rd Street leading up to West 9th Street. Work is being done as fast as possible to re-open the area. The pictures above are of Belle Street right outside of Mac's.

Continue Reading

While trees have long inspired artists with their wonder and natural beauty, Forest Through the Trees takes a new look at this familiar subject matter.

The post Forest Through the Trees appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

The post St. Louis Riverfront Cruise appeared first on Explore St. Louis.

St. Louis is quickly becoming the home of female-led startups. According to data from PitchBook, female-founded startups in St. Louis have raised more capital than any other American city over the past decade. In the three years since 2020, St. Louis’ female-led startups saw their capital increase by 187 percent — the most in the country, and more than tech hubs like San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin.

STAMFORD, CT. - Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter” or “Charter Communications”) today announced that Chris Winfrey has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Charter Communications, effective December 1, 2022. Mr. Winfrey has most recently served as Charter’s Chief Operating Officer after more than a decade as Charter’s Chief Financial Officer. As CEO, Mr. Winfrey will report to Charter’s Board of Directors. Tom Rutledge, who announced his plans to retire as CEO after a storied 50-year career beginning as a technician in 1972 while in college, will serve as Executive Chairman of the Company and its Board of Directors through the end of his contract in November of 2023. Mr. Rutledge will maintain oversight of Charter’s Government Affairs during that time and provide his guidance and expertise to ensure a smooth and successful transition. “It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead Charter and

Continue Reading

SPRINGFIELD – A national organization of college savings plans today recognized Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs with its highest honor. The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) , the national network of 529 plans, states, and private-sector partners, honored Frerichs with the Distinguished Service Award. The award is the highest honor bestowed by CSPN and is given each year to those who have shown national leadership in the college savings industry. Past award winners include U.S. senators from both parties such as Florida Sen. Bob Graham and Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley; state treasurers; and prominent leaders of 529 college savings plans. “Treasurer Frerichs’ sincere desire to chart the future course of the College Savings Plans Network by making CSPN a more data-driven organization, and his collaboration on initiatives to promote new leaders and members within the Network are commendable,” said Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network

Continue Reading

Runs have been hard to come by recently as the St. Louis Cardinals try to close in on a postseason spot.

The pandemic-related shift toward remote work is projected to cut as much as $500 billion from the value of U.S. office buildings over the next decade. A Business Journal analysis found that the so-called “real estate apocalypse” was underway in parts of St. Louis well before the pandemic.