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Worker Wellness Blog: Do Not Repeal OSHA
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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'It gave me heart failure': Customers shell-shocked by more than $5 for a dozen eggs, diners try to keep up
‘Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party’ to stream on Paramount+
The long-lost Tom Petty documentary, Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, is coming to streaming.The film, which was the directorial debut of Oscar winner Cameron Crowe, was released in theaters back in October…
Alberici’s Jose Garcia Brings Forum View From Mountaintop
When Jose Garcia, president of Alberici Constructors summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, his biggest exhilaration wasn’t in achieving a personal goal. Rather, he said, his sense of accomplishment came from knowing that he had completed the climb with a cadre of close friends. Garcia was the speaker for Construction Forum’s kickoff event for 2025, which […]
How Bad are Problems in St. Louis Grant Programs for North Side?
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Mayor Tishaura O. Jones made a rare appearance at the Board of Aldermen late last year to assure members that reported problems with a North Side grant program were temporary and that mistakes would be corrected. “We have every intention of making sure these dollars are spent with integrity,” Jones said. […]
Firefighter involved in 2015 Lake St. Louis lake rescue recovers from deadly heart complications
Wentzville Fire Capt. Tommy Shire left the hospital on Monday as family and friends cheered and prayed for him after facing deadly heart complications.
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Mixed Report for Residential Construction Employment Growth
From Yield Pro: The Employment Situation Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that the economy experienced modest overall employment growth in January. While the employment levels for 3 of the 4 multifamily-related job categories we track were reported to be higher than the revised levels reported for last month, adjustments to the […]
Allen Foster Begins Career With Alton Police Department
ALTON — The Alton Police Department has welcomed its newest member, Officer Allen Foster, who was officially sworn in by Chief Jarrett Ford. Foster will begin his training at the Illinois State Police Academy on Feb. 16, 2025. Chief Ford expressed enthusiasm about Foster's potential contributions to the community. "We’re excited to see him grow in his new career and serve the Alton community with dedication and integrity," Chief Ford said. As Foster embarks on this important step in his law enforcement career, the community is invited to congratulate him and extend their support.
Delmar Maker District Associates Ask Judge to Dismiss Lead Contamination Lawsuit
From NPR: Whether a lawsuit brought by a now-shuttered St. Louis restaurant over lead contamination will go to a jury trial is now in the hands of a judge. St. Louis Circuit Judge Joseph Patrick Whyte heard arguments Monday on a motion to dismiss the suit brought by the co-owners of Brew Tulum against Delmar […]
DMG Investments Proposes Apartments at Forest Park & Vandeventer
From Next STL: DMG Investments of New York City is proposing a 7-story apartment building, dubbed “Air St. Louis” on the vacant lot at 3901 Forest Park Ave and Vandeventer across from Ikea currently owned by CORTEX. A $25M zoning-only building permit application was submitted last August. We’ve gotten a first look via documents submitted […]
Ohio Judge: Clearview Matches Aren’t Probable Cause So Kiss Your Murder Case Goodbye
If cops aren’t going to follow the law or the Constitution, I don’t know why we’re expecting them to adhere to end user agreements. It’s not just the fake social media profiles officers and investigators use. It’s also the tech they deploy. No matter how well facial recognition tech may perform, it’s still problematic. And […]
Grain Belt Express Files Eminent Domain Petitions to Build Power Line Across MO
From Missouri Business Alert: Grain Belt Express has filed nearly 40 eminent domain petitions against Missouri property owners since 2021 as it prepares to build a transmission line across the state. The first eminent domain petition in Callaway County was filed last month for an easement of nearly an acre of land owned by Jordyn […]
Missouri AG accuses Starbucks of violating anti-discrimination laws
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed against Starbucks, claiming the international coffee chain has violated federal and state anti-discrimination laws.
Pevely to Spend Nearly $490K on Stormwater Improvements
From Leader Publications: The Pevely Board of Aldermen has awarded a $489,535 contract to R&K Excavation of Bloomsdale to complete stormwater improvements in two subdivisions. Board members voted 6-1 Feb. 3 to approve the contract. Ward 4 Alderman William Brooks cast the only no vote, and Ward 2 Alderman Rick Yount was absent from the […]
Multiple Police Training Facilities Planned for Region
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: On both sides of the Missouri River, wheels are in motion to create cooperative law enforcement training centers, both with similar goals – to advance and standardize the training and skills of police officers. While proponents of each hope the facilities will complement each other, these training centers are currently being […]
Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ to be released digitally on Feb. 25
You’ll soon be able to watch the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown in the comfort of your own home.The film, starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, will available on digital…
University of MO Engineers Developing More Eco-Friendly Asphalt Options
From Missouri Business Alert: As climate change affects more people around the world, professors at the University of Missouri are looking into ways to make roads more sustainable by recycling rubber. A group of University of Missouri Civil Engineering professors are developing environmental production declarations, or EPDs for rubber-modified roads. These EPDs function as labels, […]
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