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Under an A-F system, test scores would make up at least 90% of the school district's grade.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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A suspect has been apprehended after a shooting at Kentucky State University left one person dead and another in critical condition on Tuesday.

From St. Louis Public Radio: The Missouri Department of Transportation celebrated the completion of the first section of the Interstate 64 widening project Tuesday morning as part of the work to improve I-70 from Wentzville to Warrenton. MoDOT workers completed work last month on adding a third lane to a five-mile stretch of Interstate 64 […]

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The new year is approaching fast, and you know what that means: new material is entering the public domain in the US, and we’ll be celebrating it with the eighth installment of our public domain game jam. What’s more, this is an extra special year because the ever-growing public domain is hitting a new decade: […]

A Farmington, Missouri, man will be arraigned this week for child sex crimes in Iron County.

GODFREY - As the Alton and Godfrey communities prepare to celebrate the holidays, one North Alton-Godfrey Business Council member is reflecting on the year. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted their annual Breakfast With Santa event to bring families together for a meal with Santa Claus. Gerard Fischer, a Village of Godfrey trustee and member of NAGBC, expressed his excitement to be a part of the event. “It’s great to see the community come together,” he said. “Wha

Tariff-driven material price increases, financing challenges, and broad economic caution are putting intense pressure on preconstruction decisions nationwide — and in November, those factors pushed construction stress sharply higher, according to new data from ConstructConnect. For many owners, the report notes, absorbing elevated input costs has become untenable, leading to a growing number of postponed […]

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From Leader Publications: The city of Arnold will spend up to $950,000 to determine how five railroad crossings could be improved or eliminated. Judy Wagner, Arnold project engineer, said the study will start Jan. 1. The 16-month study will examine railroad crossings on East Elm Drive, Jeffco Boulevard, Tenbrook Road, Arnold Tenbrook Road and Bradley […]

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Villa Duchesne, a Catholic school in Frontenac, is closed Tuesday after several students "experienced symptoms of illness" during Mass on Monday morning in the school chapel, according to a school spokesperson.

A Missouri man wanted for alleged child sex crimes has been captured after more than two years on the run.

Duolingo has placed a temporary banner over a vacant building in Florissant, Missouri, featuring their mascot Duo, in order to generate buzz and attention.

GODFREY - Magician John Johnson recently performed at the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council’s annual Breakfast With Santa event. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, NAGBC hosted the Breakfast With Santa event to spread holiday cheer and bring families together. Johnson served as the event’s main entertainer, and he noted his excitement to perform in front of the many families who were in attendance. “It’s a family event,” he explained. “I love just seeing the

Devo has announced some more shows for 2026.Prior to their already announced appearance at Coachella in April, the rockers are set to launch the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour on April…

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Plaques were valued at "well over $15,000," the Humane Society said.

From Building Design + Construction: by Mike Grutsch, RA, Project Manager and Architect, Design Collaborative Every successful building project starts with a great idea, but that idea must also meet one universal requirement: it has to follow the building code. The building code might seem like a technicality, but it’s much more than that. It’s […]

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Several Christmas displays along train tracks in St. James were destroyed late Friday night, according to police. The displays were created and donated by local businesses and organizations as part of the community’s yearly holiday tradition.

A substitute in-home caregiver was issued a summons to appear in court next month for stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from a client.

EDWARDSVILLE – The holiday season is filled with celebrations. To help make sure those celebrations don’t end in tragedy, the Edwardsville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort. From Friday, December 12 through Monday, January 5, our officers will take part in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI.” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns. These supplemental