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A St. Louis woman who admitted to abusing an infant, sending videos of the acts and even texting that she felt an "adrenaline rush" from it will avoid jail time if she completes probation, a judge ruled last week.

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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ALTON - OSF HealthCare and Shared Medical Services, Inc. (SMS) and are excited to announce the deployment of the mobile GE HealthCare Omni Legend Digital PET/CT system, bringing next-generation molecular imaging to communities across the OSF Ministry. Designed to significantly improve diagnostic accuracy, efficiency and patient access, the Omni Legend represents a major advancement in mobile PET/CT capabilities for both rural and urban populations. As is tradition for OSF HealthCare, the mobile

Two identical bills filed in Missouri would prohibit undocumented immigrants from sending money through remittance services if passed.

On December 7th the Charles E. Fleming Legacy Foundation hosted its first-ever Holiday Joy & Jazz Brunch at the Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta, bringing together educators, civic leaders, business innovators, and community champions to honor service, leadership, and community impact across the St. Louis region. Under the theme “Celebrating Our Region’s Most Valuable Assets,” […]

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On Tuesday, St. Louis County leaders announced the implementation of a Narcan vending machine in an effort to combat overdoses among residents.

Former Mötley Crüe singer John Corabi has announced his debut solo album.The record is called New Day and is due out April 24. The title track is out now, and you can watch…

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Edwardsville District 7 has approved a separation agreement with Superintendent Patrick Shelton, nearly three months after the school board suspended him with pay.

A total of 118 families, including 245 children, served by the U.S. Probation Office, Eastern District of Missouri celebrated the holidays at a family event on Dec. 11, 2025 at the festively decorated IBEW Local 1 Union Hall. It was hosted by the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection and U.S. Probation Office. It was the eighth year […]

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Cathy Cook, safety director at ACME Constructors, Inc., has been awarded the 2025 District Director’s Award by the American Welding Society (AWS). This honor, presented by AWS District 14 (St. Louis), recognizes her exceptional leadership and long-term commitment to the welding and construction community in the Midwest. A Foundation in the Carpenters Union Before joining the leadership team […]

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Bruce Springsteen has paid tribute to Americana singer Joe Ely, who passed away Monday at the age of 78 from complications of Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease and pneumonia."Over here,…

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St. Louis county’s animal shelter will waive adoption fees Friday and Saturday to help ease overcrowding and find homes for pets before the holidays.

by Alejandra Castillo Alejandra Castillo is chancellor senior fellow for economic development at Purdue University Northwest and the former assistant secretary for economic development at the U.S. Department of Commerce. From Crain’s Chicago Business: The race for quantum leadership is often framed as a geopolitical contest between nations. But the real battleground is local. It unfolds in […]

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For more than 20 years, IBEW Electrical Workers Minority Caucus’ (EWMC) has been collecting and giving away winter coats to families in need. This year, 280 of the more than 600 coats collected were presented to the Hazelwood School District on Dec. 9, 2025. Since the inception of the program in 2004, the IBEW EWMC […]

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A teenager has been certified as an adult and charged with murder in a St. Louis shooting that killed a man last June.

Two St. Louis men who pulled a pilot from a burning plane after it crash-landed in a Monroe County field last year are being honored with the highest award a civilian can get for heroism.