From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis officials may shift more than $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds away from their original projects and toward fixing water infrastructure issues in the city. Members of the city’s Housing, Urban Design and Zoning Committee discussed the measure on Tuesday, along with another bill that would […]
From Construction Dive: A year and a half after breaking ground, a multi-billion-dollar hospital tower has reached a key construction milestone. St. Louis-based McCarthy Building Cos. topped out the $3.7 billion California Tower on Feb. 6, according to a news release from UC Davis Health. McCarthy broke ground on the project in 2024. The project’s […]
This morning begins with dense fog reducing visibility to a quarter mile or less, creating hazardous driving conditions. Temperatures start cool near 34 degrees but will quickly rise as the day progresses. By afternoon, expect mostly cloudy skies with a high around 65 degrees. A gusty thunderstorm may roll through the area with a 33% chance of storms, bringing heavy rain, hail, and damaging winds. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 12 mph, gusting near 30 mph. As evening sets in, the skies
We’ve noted how Bari Weiss’ tenure at CBS (or what’s left of it) isn’t really going very well. Hired by Trump-allied billionaire Larry Ellison to turn what’s left of CBS into a right wing extraction class-friendly agitprop mill, Weiss has been accosted on all sides for her clumsy mismanagement, ham-fisted enabling of government censorship, uninteresting […]
Thousands of Black women led the 1933 Funsten Nut Strike, which successfully pushed for higher wages, improved labor conditions, and equal pay between Black and white women workers.
In a major milestone for workforce and firm continuity, Western Specialty Contractors has completed its transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). — Family owned for 100 years, Western is a nationally recognized provider of specialty construction, restoration, and concrete repair services. This shift empowers the company’s workforce with meaningful ownership, strengthening its employee-centric […]
Archview ER and Hospital, a new facility operated by Nutex Health, is set to open in north St. Louis, providing the local community with expanded access to emergency and inpatient medical care.
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
St. Louis Board of Education leaders now admit Dr. Harvey doesn't meet school board candidate residency requirements, but they are hoping a legal loophole keeps him in his seat.
City leaders in St. Louis are holding an event at City Hall to address concerns regarding the city's aging water infrastructure, which has recently caused multiple water main breaks and sinkholes.
Missouri lawmakers are weighing a slate of bills aimed at reining in artificial intelligence, from proposals targeting “deepfakes” to limits on the technology’s use in political campaigns. At the same time, lawmakers are also considering measures that would limit the liability of companies that develop or deploy AI systems when those systems cause harm. But […]
The documentary, ‘My Mama Joe, Hope & Help' follows the story of JoeAnna Caldwell and her family of caregivers after she’s diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. STLPR's Marissanne Lewis-Thompson spoke with Herb Caldwell – the film’s producer and JoeAnna’s son – about the film, why education around the disease matters, and the moment he noticed a change.
Missourians are right to be concerned about the cost of health care. Prescription drug costs remain one of the most visible and painful expenses for families, seniors and small employers. But recent claims that pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform will increase costs and expand government control fundamentally misrepresent how the current system works — and […]
ST. LOUIS - We were close to that record high temperature Wednesday but didn’t get there. Our high was 73 F. Fire danger remains highs, some outdoor burning is highly discouraged. A not as enjoyable mild day is here for Thursday. We’ll see some rain showers start to develop west of St. Louis by 8 [...]
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