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From Webster-Kirkwood Times: A project to develop new apartments and ground-floor retail spaces on a prominent corner in Downtown Kirkwood seems to have the blessing of city officials. Late last month, the Kirkwood City Council gave an initial vote in favor of a plan to redevelop what is now an empty lot into a 60-unit […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Deputy Ja'Markus Gary graduated from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy, Session 157, and will begin his field training with the Patrol Division, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. Deputy Gary, a former McKendree University football player and 2022-23 Academic All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honoree, completed the academy program and is set to contribute to the department’s law enforcement efforts.

by Peggy Smedley From Connected World: In the blog, let’s talk infrastructure. I love talking infrastructure because it’s more than concrete and steel. It’s the backbone of the industry and I have been writing about the industry for more than two decades. Okay, we are closing in on three decades. But with age comes a […]

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Two men and a woman face charges in connection with a robbery Thursday aboard a MetroLink train in St. Clair County, authorities said.

From Hospitality Net: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces a comprehensive multi-million dollar renovation of its acclaimed spa, recognized as one of the top spas in the Midwest, unveiling a fully transformed wellness destination slated to debut in late April 2026. Designed in consultation with internationally renowned studio DesignAgency, the project marks the most significant […]

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The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved a multi-year employment agreement for Chief of Police Robert J. Tracy, reaffirming the Board’s trust and confidence in his leadership, crime reduction strategies, and the direction of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

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A Maryland Heights man allegedly shot his partner while she was restrained on a bed during an intimate encounter, leaving her paralyzed, police say.

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A house bill that aims to protect diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Missouri public institutions has been filed.

The victim told police he was physically assaulted by two male suspects and a female suspect, and that they had stolen several items from him. He sustained non-life threatening injuries.

GODFREY - At the recent Breakfast With Santa event, Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick reflected on a great year in Godfrey. On Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, community members gathered for the 21st annual Breakfast With Santa event, sponsored by the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council. McCormick, a former business owner, emphasized the importance of groups like NAGBC and their efforts to support the community through events like this. “Anybody that has small kids that did not come to Breakfast

Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with Suzi Dian, are returning to the U.S. for a spring tour.After launching their first U.S. tour in October, the band has announced a…

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St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is implementing a comprehensive reopening plan for campuses damaged by the EF-3 tornado that struck in May.

Under an A-F system, test scores would make up at least 90% of the school district's grade.

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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