The CEO of Clayton-based online learning firm Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) has continued his buying spree of the company’s shares, acquiring more than $17 million in stock, boosting his ownership stake in the firm. He says the purchase reflect his bullishness about Nerdy’s prospects for growth and a rising share price, which has sagged since the company entered the public markets.
The event, hosted annually by the International Institute of St. Louis, will take place on August 27 and 28 and welcome an array of multicultural food stands, performances, and artisan demos.
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he will cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for Pell Grant borrowers and up to $10,000 for all other borrowers with an income of less than $125,000 for an individual and $250,000 for a household. Biden also announced his administration is extending a pause […]
A trailer for the upcoming Ronnie James Dio documentary Dio: Dreamers Never Die has been released. The 30-second clip, streaming now on YouTube, showcases some of those interviewed for the…
I really don’t have time for this kind of thing, but I wanted to pass along that it appears that the California legislature is very, very close to passing AB 2273, “The California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act.” As far as I can tell, it has strong support in the legislature and very little opposition. And […]
WOOD RIVER - When motorists drive on Illinois 143 to Wood River or out of the city, they automatically observe the busy East End Retention Project. Workers have been out there for the entire summer grading and installing pipes. The project is adjacent to the Kia dealership. The goal of the project is to create a way to drain excess water from the 15 acres of land, so it can be developed. Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup said there has already been interest in the land from area developers, so the project has aroused attention. Stalcup said the good news is the irrigation project will hopefully be done within the month, depending on the weather. Mayor Stalcup said he is very excited to get the East End Retention Project completed to begin development. He said the area has great business potential for the City of Wood River. "It will take out the long-time flooding of that area, so we can do some development," he said. "We had a business developer in last week to look at the area,
The Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged a Rolla woman for allegedly trying to take another woman's toddler while claiming the baby was her's all along.
The groups asked a judge to toss out the new law before it takes effect Sunday, alleging that it unconstitutionally restricts voting rights by limiting which IDs can be used to cast regular ballots.
Congresswoman Ann Wagner released a statement in light of the passing of the Gateway Solidarity Act - her legislation to authorize the National Park Service to light up the Arch with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
A 26-year-old man currently residing in the Utah Department of Corrections for multiple rapes is wanted for a 2016 crime in St. Francois County, Missouri.
And here we go with this week's promised announcement on student debt: President Biden announced on Wednesday that he would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those earning less than $125,000 per year [or $250,000 per household], with an additional $10,000 for students who received Pell grants for low-income students. So we've split the ...continue reading "Biden announces $10-20,000 student debt cancellation"
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