At least three times this year, tornadoes have crossed the Mississippi River from Missouri into Illinois, including twice in the heart of the St. Louis region.
From St. Louis Business Journal: McBride Homes said it has paid off the liens that a former contractor had filed against individual McBride homeowners, as part of a legal dispute between the two companies. The Chesterfield-based homebuilder, the largest in Missouri, said it paid $10 million in mechanics liens that had been filed by Builder’s […]
‘Bring It On–The Musical’ Soars to Great Heights on The Muny Stage by Pat Lindsey High school can be challenging for anyone, but for Campbell Davis (Jonalyn Saxer), the most popular and perky girl in affluent Truman High School, it became an overnight nightmare. Campbell waited her whole life to be a senior. She also […]
The Muny commenced their 2025 show season with the musical "Bring It On" this week, and audience members had a surprise appearance by some of Broadway's biggest names.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department is asking the public to help locate a missing 24-year-old woman. According to police, Cydney Taylor was last seen in the 1100 block of Baron Ave. in Spanish Lake on Monday. Police described Taylor as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 175 pounds. She [...]
EAST ALTON - Women are invited to enjoy a prom night while supporting local kids in foster care. On June 28, 2025, community members can check out “Mom Prom,” a prom night for women 21 and older complete with a meal, DJ, silent auction, raffles, carriage rides, photo ops and more. Proceeds from the night will go to Dream Home Charities, a local nonprofit that provides Christmas gifts for families impacted by the foster care system. “We just need people now, honestly,” said Sherry Gilleland, founder of Dream Home Charities, who organized the Mom Prom. “It’s just going to be so much fun. We just really, really, really need the community to help us, support us. Buy tickets and just come and have a fantastic time.” The Mom Prom will run from 5–11 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Julia’s Banquet Center in East Alton. Gilleland promises the prom’s “A Night to Remember” theme will ring true. She noted that some
From Industry Week: President Donald Trump wants high tariffs on imports to encourage companies to make products in the United States. However, doing so will be a challenge, engineering and building experts say. There aren’t a lot of buildings available nationwide to serve as factories, the costs to build new facilities are climbing and the […]
Editor’s Note: Local media was out to cover the action on this year’s Construction Forum “Yeah I Built That” construction career event. Normally held at St. Louis Development Corporation’s Northside Economic Empowerment Center, located in Sumner High School, the event was forced by tornado damage to pivot to tents erected in the parking lot of […]
Looks like we can expect to hear some new music from ASIA soon.The band – whose current lineup includes founding member Geoff Downes, drummer Virgil Donati, guitarist John Mitchell and…
by Annelise Hanshaw, Education Writer, Missouri Independent Missouri high school graduates may soon be able to attend career-certificate programs for free after state lawmakers passed a bill creating a reimbursement process for career and technical education. The legislation now awaits Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signature or veto. “This will increase (the workforce) astronomically,” said state Rep. […]
USAF Band of Mid-America Announces St. Louis-Area July 4th Performances US Air Force Band of Mid-America’s Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble will present a series of July 4th concerts in the St. Louis area: Wednesday, July 2, 7:00 p.m. – Logan University, Purser Center (1851 Schoettler Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017) Thursday, July 3, 5;00 p.m. […]
With summer right around the corner, a toxic springtime plant is nearing its peak bloom. It may look harmless, but Missouri officials warn: Mow it now before it spreads.