Aggregator

With a murdered witness and the alleged hitman also killed, FOX 2 is looking into what’s next.

Community leaders are calling it a major setback for minority- and women-owned businesses.

Police say the man was mad because an employee tried to confirm his order.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday afternoon, July 17, 2025, in the 2100 block of Territory Court. At approximately 2:10 p.m., officers from the North County Precinct responded to a report of a shooting at that location. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from at least one life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the incident. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released further details. Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Those wishing to remain anonymous or who may be eligible for a reward can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). Additional information will be provided as it becomes

Continue Reading

An employee at KVC Academy, a day school for children, is accused of throwing a child across a classroom.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: St. Louis officials have decided to suspend a program that certifies businesses as minority- and women-owned, citing the Trump administration’s opposition to diversity initiatives. St. Louis Development Corp. told applicants that “enforcement action” by the U.S. Department of Justice prompted the agency to put the CertifySTL program on hold while it […]

The post St. Louis Pauses Minority Business Program Amid Trump’s DEI Crackdown appeared first on Construction Forum.

WEST ALTON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close Lincoln Shields Recreation Area beginning Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6 a.m. for the F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Nationals. Lincoln Shields Access Area will be re-opened Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m. For more information, please contact the Rivers Project Office at 636-899-2600.

Continue Reading

Many animal shelters are at capacity during the summertime. That includes the Belleville Area Humane Society, which is looking for animal lovers to put on their cape and do a good deed by adopting a four-legged friend this weekend.

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Will Fahnestock has been recognized for both his academic and athletic accomplishments, earning a spot on the Class 2A All-State Baseball Team by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA). Fahnestock, who held a 4.782 GPA and has completed 29 college dual credit hours, has been an active participant in school activities throughout his four years at Marquette Catholic. He has served on the Student Council, participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Club, and competed on both the boys' soccer and baseball teams. His athletic honors include two All-Conference soccer selections, one All-Conference baseball honor, and All-Sectional Academic recognition for soccer. Will is a Tucker's Automotive Male Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. On the baseball field, Fahnestock posted impressive statistics this season, batting .476 with 49 hits in 103 at-bats, a .557 on-base percentage, seven doubles, two triples, and two hom

Continue Reading

From Forbes: The most common challenge organizations face when making their building or spaces more intelligent is knowing where to begin. In conversations about smart buildings or workplace technology, there’s often an inclination to jump to the latest tools or features. But the real opportunity doesn’t lie in chasing the newest product. It’s about stepping […]

The post Smart Buildings Begin With Smarter Strategies appeared first on Construction Forum.