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The St. Louis Business Journal's Book of Lists provides you with more than 1,500 of the hottest area companies in their fields, by ranking. Here's where you can find it.

Which states have the highest violent crime rates? As always, we have two sources for this: the FBI, which compiles records from local police departments, and the NCVS, an annual survey of crime victims. The FBI releases state totals routinely, so that part is easy. The Bureau of Justice Statistics, however, had to spend an ...continue reading "High and low crime rates in the 50 states"

EAST ALTON - East Alton Parks and Recreation Department will host its second annual Picklin’ for a Cause pickleball tournament to raise money for Honor Flight. On Jan. 18 and 19, 2025, at Keasler Recreation Complex in East Alton, local pickleball players over age 18 can compete in a tournament and enjoy raffles, all for a good cause. Ruby Berghoff, U.S.A. Pickleball Ambassador for Madison County, explained the importance of donating to Honor Flight and enjoying a weekend of pickleball. “We have a range from 18 years of age to 92, and it’s just such an awesome social experience. That’s probably more what pickleball is about than the competitive side, just the friends that you make and the community that we’ve established out there,” she said. On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, there will be men’s and women’s doubles, followed by mixed doubles on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. There are a few spots left in each skill level, from novice to skilled.

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A hearing Friday to determine the value of the Railway Exchange Building included sparring on how much the vacant downtown property is worth as the city of St. Louis seeks to acquire it via eminent domain.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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We’re eating Suns and chillin’ in Moon caves for the last Abstract of 2024.

The Saint Louis City Fire Department is wishing a firefighter of more than 30 years a happy retirement. Demetris Alfred hung up his heavy jacket and his helmet yesterday, after 33 years of service. Alfred, also known as ‘Al’, is credited with having a phenomenal work ethic. The department says it is fueled by his [...]

Gloomy and at times wet weather continues for a few more days. Patchy fog has developed in some areas Saturday morning. While cloud cover continues Saturday, we will see a break from rain chances and temperatures will be a bit milder than Friday, in the upper 50s to near 60. Our next wave of energy [...]

Zack Bolduc, Philip Broberg and Colton Parayko also scored for St. Louis. Dylan Holloway had two assists.

JINGLE! will give St. Louis an extra dose of joy this holiday season. The spectacular, multisensory experience will completely transform O’Fallon’s CarShield Field with an immersive holiday light maze made […]

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Lind, Lorraine - St. Charles, MO

Dec. 25, 2024, age 92. Vis. St. Cletus Catholic Church, Mon., Dec. 30, 11-1pm. Funeral Mass to follow at 1pm. Interment St. Charles Memorial Gardens. Luncheon following burial at St. Cletus.