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Case Engineering has expanded its structural team to include recent new hires Adam Griffin and Nate Massey as Structural Engineers and Brennan Wille and John Sommer as structural designers. Griffin recently graduated from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla with Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering. His experience includes a […]

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EAST ALTON — A powerful thunderstorm swept through Madison and St. Clair counties on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, causing widespread power outages and prompting utility crews to respond quickly to restore service. The storm, marked by intense lightning and thunder, began impacting the area around 2 p.m., with Wood River and East Alton experiencing the first reported outages. Ameren Illinois reported that at the height of the storm, approximately 10,768 customers were without power across Madison and St. Clair counties. East Alton and Wood River were among the hardest hit communities. Brian Bretsch, a spokesperson for Ameren Illinois, said the utility’s headquarters in Collinsville monitored the storm closely as it rolled through. “We did have quite a storm roll through with thunder and lightning,” Bretsch said. He noted that at about 3:30 p.m., the number of customers without power peaked. In East Alton, about 7,900 customers in Madison County

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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The roughly $400 million project will include more than 20 acres dedicated to amusement rides as well as a water park.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move to deploy 800 National Guard members in the District of Columbia over claims that crime is plaguing the city – despite historic lows –  follows his use of the military in his administration’s growing immigration crackdown. “(D.C.’s) out of control, but we’re going to put it in control very […]

“Hysterical.” “Alarmist.” “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” “He’ll be constrained by institutions.” “There are adults in the room.” “You’re overreacting.” “The generals won’t let him.” “Stop being so dramatic.” Every single person who said we were being hysterical about Trump being an existential threat should be forced to explain how the President seizing control of the capital’s police force […]

Twelve state schools serving students with disabilities will close next year as part of a plan approved Tuesday afternoon by the Missouri State Board of Education. There was little discussion Tuesday about the plan to consolidate the Missouri Schools for…

Alberici has named Brad Nystrom executive vice president. In this role, he will lead operations for Alberici’s nationally recognized heavy industrial, civil and marine markets. Nystrom brings more than 25 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure delivery, with a strong record of building high-performing teams in the civil, marine and industrial sectors. He joins Alberici […]

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The exhibit called "Tuskegee Airmen: America’s Freedom Flyers" tells an incredible story of the inspiring aviators who broke racial barriers and earned their wings.

by Ness Sandoval Birth rates are declining globally, nationally, and across many U.S. regions—but few places must confront this new reality as urgently as the Saint Louis region. For decades, our region has been marked by provincialism, stagnant growth, and resistance to new housing that could welcome families with children. Today, we are witnessing the […]

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The Perseid meteor shower has arrived in St. Louis, and while some factors may limit viewing, it is still worth a look if you look towards the constellation Persius in the eastern sky and give your eyes time to adjust to the light.

GODFREY – Approximately 175 students have been awarded scholarships to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year, for a grand total of $590,000 awarded. The awardees were among more than 570 students from throughout the college’s district who applied for scholarships through Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. These scholarships provide opportunities for students of all ages, abilities, levels of academic achievement, and career paths. “Scholarships do more than ease financial burdens – they open doors to opportunity, empower students to stay the course, and remind them that their goals are worth an investment,” said Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Director of Development Debby Edelman. The online scholarship application is available each year beginning Oct. 1 on the college’s website, https://www.lc.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships.html

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The importance of the logistics and manufacturing sectors as key drivers of the St. Louis region’s economy was front and center during FreightWeekSTL, a weeklong conference hosted in early June by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, a Bi-State Development enterprise. With a $209 billion gross domestic product (GDP) — placing it in the top third of U.S. metro areas — […]

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