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St. Louis–based Verde Resources Inc. (OTCQB: VRDR) has taken a major step forward in its vision for sustainable infrastructure by signing a 10-year exclusive North American license agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. to commercialize its carbon-sequestering road materials across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Under the deal, Verde will license its proprietary emulsifying […]

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ST. LOUIS - An interim sheriff was designated for the City of St. Louis on Tuesday after elected St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery was taken into custody. Colonel Yosef Yasharahla has been designated to serve as interim sheriff of the City of St. Louis "until further notice," according to a news release Tuesday afternoon from [...]

COTTAGE HILLS - This weekend, Grip & Sip will host a party to celebrate the grand opening of their indoor pickleball courts. On Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, community members can check out the courts and play pickleball at a discounted rate throughout the day. From 5–8 p.m., attendees can also enjoy live music and barbecue. Jose Silva, Grip & Sip owner, noted that their goal is to share the courts with the community and encourage people to come out to experience everything the Cottage Hill business has to offer. “We’ll just have an open house so that people can take a look at everything,” Silva said. “We have something for everybody, and I think that’s what we’re most excited about, just expanding on something in our area, on this side of the river.” Silva explained that Grip & Sip opened originally as a golf simulator facility, but the goal was always to build pickleball courts on the property. There are three golf simulators that

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British actor James Norton has reportedly landed a role in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films.Deadline reports that Norton, who currently appears in the new Netflix series House of Guinness, will play…

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Weather the rest of the work week will be warm and dry. The action ramps up late Friday night and Saturday, with our best shot at rain and storms in a long while.

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) today announced organizational changes designed to drive consistent and continuously improving operating performance and enhance the breadth and depth of experience of its executive team, strengthening the company for the future. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2026. Michael Moehn, currently senior executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren Services, as well as interim chairman and president of Ameren Missouri, will assume the newly created role of group president, Ameren Utilities. In this role, Moehn will oversee each of Ameren's operating utilities, with the presidents of Ameren Missouri, Ameren Illinois, and Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois reporting to him. Lenny Singh, currently chairman and president of Ameren Illinois, will assume the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ameren Corporation and chairman and president of Ameren

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TROY, Ill. — The Illinois State Police announced the results of a violent crime suppression detail conducted from October 6 to 9, 2025, targeting the I-55, I-64, and I-70 corridors in Bond, Clinton, Madison, and St. Clair counties. The operation aimed to enhance traffic safety, reduce fatalities, and apprehend individuals using the highway systems for criminal activities. During the multi-day detail, officers issued 177 written warnings and seven citations, inspected 90 commercial motor vehicles, made five arrests, and seized one vehicle. The operation also resulted in the recovery of 17 felonies and one stolen firearm. Two significant incidents occurred during the detail. Near Pocahontas, troopers stopped a vehicle for an Illinois Vehicle Code violation and arrested the driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. Near New Baden, a traffic stop for a similar violation led to a probable cause search that uncovered cannabis, methamphetamine, and a stolen firearm. Two occupant

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A scooter driver from Wright City is dead after he being hit by a truck on a highway along Interstate 70 in Warren County.

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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Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan has released another track from his upcoming live album and concert film, Lighthouse: Live From London.The latest is actually a medley of two songs, his track “Holy Water”…

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ALTON - The St. Mary’s Oktoberfest announced its $10,000 Sweepstakes winners on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, recognizing Kathy Budde as the first-place prize recipient. The event, held annually at St. Mary’s, featured a sweepstakes drawing that awarded cash prizes to the top ten participants. Budde secured the grand prize of $10,000, followed by Monica Schwegel in second place and Karen Crites in third. The full list of winners includes Teresa Smith in fourth, Bob and Cindy Roth in fifth, Trina Messmer in sixth, Steven White in seventh, John Meehan in eighth, Cheyanne Kelly in ninth, and Robert Metzmaker in tenth. Carolyn Simansky, Publicity Chair for St. Mary’s Oktoberfest, provided the list of winners along with a photograph of the first-place winner. The sweepstakes is part of the festival’s fundraising activities, supporting community initiatives associated with St. Mary’s. The Oktoberfest continues to draw participants and attendees each year, combining

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Abortion will remain available at Planned Parenthood clinics in Missouri, a judge ruled, rejecting a request by the attorney general’s office to reinstate several restrictions on the procedure.

When 47 out of 65 federal judges tell The New York Times that the Supreme Court is mishandling its emergency docket and creating a “judicial crisis,” you might think a Supreme Court Justice would show some humility about the criticism. Instead, Justice Amy Coney Barrett decided to go on Fox News Sunday to dismiss the […]

ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held on Sunday, October 19th from Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge St. in Alton. The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chefs, both amateur and professional, to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. Organizers look forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition. Tickets are $10.00 for adults or $5.00 for kids 10 & under, and will be available at the door. Beverages will be available for purchase, and you’ll enjoy live classic rock music from Number4Combo. There are 17 teams registered this year; and judges will award $100 prizes to winners in 4 categories: RESTAURANTS – The Old Bakery Beer Company, Riverside Grille Argosy Casino Alton, Bossanova Restaurant, and My Just Desserts. INDIVIDUALS - Brett Demond, Anthony Thorstad, Cassie Tarter,

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Join us for Happy Hour every Monday -Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm! Enjoy 5 food items for just $5 each with $3 Domestic Bottles, $3 Wells, $4 Special […]

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