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by Mary Lamie 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 […]

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On Tuesday, Madison County authorities announced they had identified Wynona "Wendy" Michel's body, which was found in 1990, using a lab in Texas that specializes in genetic genealogy.

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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From RiverBender: As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is delivering several major projects in the Metro East, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Eighteen major projects combined represent a total investment of nearly $895 million, improving safety and mobility while sustaining […]

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Firework stands across Mid Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks continue to see a boom in sales.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A Chesterfield contractor has agreed to drop its lawsuits against McBride Homes in which the homebuilder was accused of filing fraudulent deed records across the region. Builder’s Bloc and McBride Homes said in a joint statement Tuesday that they had reached a settlement that resolved “all outstanding matters” between the two […]

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ST. LOUIS, MO. – The City of St. Louis has launched new recovery programs to assist residents impacted by the May 16 tornado. These programs address urgent repair needs, provide trusted technical guidance, and protect homeowners from fraud or further damage. Four initiatives are underway: Emergency Stabilization, Electricity Reconnection, Ask an Architect and the Contractor Registry. Emergency Stabilization Program The Emergency Stabilization Program provides immediate weatherization to prevent further damage, including roof tarping, boarding windows and doors, hazardous tree removal, and moving debris to the right-of-way. The program is free to eligible residents in tornado-impacted areas, with priority given to seniors, uninsured households and homes in Zones A-C. Work is completed by licensed and insured contractors. Electricity Reconnection Program Hundreds of homes remain without power due to structural damage. The Electrical Reconnection Program provides free

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St. Louis will begin offering free debris cleanup and home repairs to residents impacted by the tornado.

The Missouri National Education Association is suing the state in an effort to block the appropriation of $51 million to MOScholars, the state’s K-12 scholarship program. In a lawsuit filed in Cole County Circuit Court Monday, MNEA argues that state funds cannot be directly given to MOScholars under the current statute. MNEA vice president Rebeka […]

I need to say something that will make many of you deeply uncomfortable: your refusal to call fascism “fascism” is not sophistication—it’s complicity. When Donald Trump posts explicit orders for “REMIGRATION” and “Mass Deportation Operations” targeting American cities because they are “the core of the Democrat Power Center,” that’s not “controversial immigration policy.” That’s mass deportation directed against […]

With the extreme heat back on the way, first responders in Jefferson County are warning the public about a popular swimming spot along the Big River.

College students will soon be home for summer break. They’re embarking on their independent phase, so opening up about mental health to their parents might not top the summer to-do list. It can leave parents wondering: How did the school year go? Did they make friends? Are they doing OK mentally? Rachel Brown, LCPC, a psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare, says there are dos and don’ts to get the most out of a conversation with a young adult. S chool stress Brown says going off to college is a huge transition. The student may miss home. They may have trouble being accountable with no 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. structure they had in high school. Making friends can also be difficult. Brown says college students may be stressed and scared to branch out and meet people. “They might be anxious or get into a rut of depression. They might isolate. They might sleep too much or not sleep at all,” Brown says. Warning signs Brown says parents should watch for drastic changes

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Pat Maroon, the recently-retired three-time Stanley Cup champion, joins Martin Kilcoyne on Sports Final to discuss life after hockey, his St. Louis Blues days and building the hockey culture in his hometown.

PEORIA — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Attorney General Kwame Raoul, healthcare advocates, independent pharmacists, and legislators to sign into law the Prescription Drug Affordability Act (HB 1697) and the Healthcare Protection Expansion Act (HB 3019), which will lower prescription drug costs and expand healthcare access, respectively. These reforms deliver on Gov. Pritzker’s healthcare initiatives outlined earlier this year and build on his commitment to improving affordability and access in Illinois’ healthcare system. “For too long, our healthcare system has been infected by profit-seeking middlemen and predatory actors looking to make an extra dime at the expense of Illinois patients ,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “ Affordability is our watchword in Illinois, and the bills I signed today are another step toward quality and affordable healthcare for all by lowering costs for families and providing transformational relief to those who need

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On Aug. 14, 2025, some lucky individual will win a St. Charles County luxury home built to benefit children served by the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. The home in Dardenne Prairie carries an estimate value of $650,000 and is being built with the help of services and materials donated by the IBEW/NECA Electrical Connection. […]

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Critics are calling it "the most anti-environmental bill of all time."

Police have arrested a man in connection to a robbery that happened last month.

Officials tell FOX 2 there was an emergency landing at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Tuesday morning.