From Spectrum News: A groundbreaking ceremony on the construction of St. Charles’ approximate $85 million City Centre Complex took place Tuesday. Voters recently passed a no tax-increase bond issue to pay for the project. The former American Car Foundry (ACF) is the site of the City Centre Complex, or known as C3, which will include a […]
From New York Times: The Gateway Arch dominates the skyline of downtown St. Louis, its gleaming legs standing as a monument to the nation’s history of exploration and westward expansion. Centered firmly under those legs is another symbol: the domed Old Courthouse. After a $27.5 million renovation, the site and its museum are set to […]
From Builder: If tiny houses can grow up, The Ultimate from ESCAPE Homes surely has. Sprawling 720 square feet with an option of three- to four-bedrooms and one- to two-bathrooms, the Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home maximizes tiny living. ESCAPE just launched the newest design, which achieved its size by stretching the height and width to […]
On Tuesday (April 22) the St. Louis Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority voted to authorized an increase in the contract cap from $2.85M to $6.9M for work on a Downtown parking structure. The increase will pay for in additional work by Western Specialty Contracting and CDG Engineers on a parking structure 400 N. Sixth Street. […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Federal spending cuts have put some Metro East infrastructure projects in a state of uncertainty, including plans to address sewage spilling out of city pipes in Cahokia Heights. The Republican-controlled Congress eliminated all local project funding from a temporary spending bill passed in March to prevent a government shutdown and […]
WOOD RIVER - An area National Day of Prayer service is set at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Wood River Roundhouse. Organizer Debbie Ward said the event will take place outside at the bandstand if weather permits, or inside the building if conditions are unfavorable. Meteorologist Mike Roberts will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event. The Passion Painter, known for creating live artwork during performances, will also participate, Ward said. Community leaders will lead prayers focused on seven areas of influence in the nation: government, family, church, education, business and workplace, arts, media and entertainment, and military and first responders. Ward expressed gratitude to those involved and said she views the National Day of Prayer service as very important for the region.
From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is considering installing ex-St. Louis Development Corp. chief Otis Williams to lead the agency on an interim basis, which would fulfill a campaign promise to move on from CEO Neal Richardson, according to people familiar with the matter. No decision has been finalized, and Williams […]
Carthage police were contacted by Children's Mercy Hospital about a one-year-old boy who was admitted for severe malnutrition, starvation, recurrent infections and failure to thrive.
Hospital officials told police the boy had been hospitalized multiple times since birth for similar conditions.
From RiverBender: The highly anticipated expansion of the Jerseyville Public Library is just days away from its official public debut. From food trucks to live music, library tours, kids’ activities and much more, JPL staff have a jam-packed weekend of events planned to celebrate the expansion’s Grand Opening this Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April […]
The leaders joined a "call for constructive engagement" from the American Association of Colleges and Universities that had more than 400 signatures from university leaders.
From Lawrence Group: Lawrence Group proudly welcomes Rob Gatzke, AIA as a Principal in its New York office. With more than 30 years of architectural experience, Gatzke is a proven leader known for inspiring teams, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. His deep expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with a passion for mentorship and client relationships, […]
WASHINGTON — The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold Title X family planning grants. The 35-page filing alleges the Department of Health and Human Services, which administers the reproductive health program with funding approved by […]
GODFREY — The Godfrey Fire Protection District expressed gratitude to the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council and Godfrey Meat Market for providing lunch to firefighters following a morning of training on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council generously supplied lunch for all three shifts at the Godfrey Fire Department. The meal was prepared by Godfrey Meat Market, a local business that holds sentimental value for the firefighters, as their former fire station was located next door to the market. In a statement, the fire district said the meal was “not only delicious, but it brought back memories” of the old station. The department added that being close to the local business is something they “truly miss.” The Godfrey Fire Protection District thanked the business council and the meat market for their support, noting that their kindness means a great deal to the department and its crews.
A federal judge issued a scathing order in Megan Green's police takeover suit filed against Missouri, writing that "first-year constitutional law students" are taught that states enjoy sovereign immunity under the U.S. Constitution's 11th Amendment.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., the St. Louis-based pet food maker, is restarting production at a Pennsylvania plant after union workers ratified a new contract, ending a strike that lasted nearly two months.
Sammy Hagar is getting ready to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, and he tells the Los Angeles Times the track is simply “a thank-you…
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