COLUMBIA — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey survived a tough primary challenge from a member of former president Donald Trump’s legal team on Tuesday to win the GOP nomination for a full term in office. His opponent, Will Scharf, conceded the race shortly before 8:30 p.m. with Bailey leading 62% to 37%. Bailey soon addressed […]
A registered sex offender from Chesterfield, Missouri, appeared in federal court on Tuesday and admitted having child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his cellphone.
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ST. LOUIS -- Missouri voters are set to nominate a Republican candidate for governor and other statewide offices, likely deciding the next leaders of a strongly conservative state currently without any Democratic statewide officials. Another high-profile race in the St. Louis area is the Democratic matchup in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Incumbent candidate Cori Bush [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Missouri’s primary election was August 6, 2024. Voters decided on which candidates got a spot on the November ballot and also weighed in on key issues. The stakes are high. The U.S. Congress, Governor, Attorney General, and other top state positions were up for grabs. Results are below.
From Offsite Builder: About 12 years ago, a group of offsite luminaries, representing multiple perspectives from manufacturers, contractors, academia, designers and developers, came together to establish a forum for all those wishing to advance the use of offsite construction. Thus, was born the National Institute of Building Science’s (NIBS) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC). One of […]
From Contractor Magazine: In the construction industry, the challenge isn’t just about tackling today’s projects but also about building an enduring business amid a decades-long labor shortage. The rising costs and uncertain job prospects associated with traditional college paths are making the trades a viable alternative to help fill this labor gap. But to truly […]
This week Construction Forum drone pilot/photographer Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle LLC captures “Vande East,” which is Phase 2 of the City Foundry STL project. The second, $125 million phase will feature a 14-story tower with 272 apartments. Also planned are an 83,000-square-foot office building, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 481-car parking […]
It hasn’t been a fun few years for once-respected tech news outfit CNET. After being purchased by private equity backed marketing firm Red Ventures in 2020, the company has been in a downward spiral due to brunchlord mismanagement, facing scandal after scandal surrounding everything from softening its coverage to please advertisers, to using fake “AI” […]
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 […]
EDWARDSVILLE - United Way of Greater St. Louis will once again host its Power of the Purse fundraiser to raise money for local families and individuals in need. On Aug. 22, 2024, community members can enjoy a silent auction, a live auction, live music and food from Bella Milano at the Power of the Purse fundraiser. Located in the Leclaire Room of the Lewis and Clark Community College N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, the event will raise funds for 118 organizations located in nine counties across Illinois. “When our agencies are reaching out and we can help, it’s just a blessing to know that we’re making a real difference in our community,” said Debra Pitts, civic leader with the Auxiliary Board of the Illinois Region North. “The Power of the Purse is awesome. We get to have accessories, purses, see people, eat good food from Bella Milano. But the bottom line is, it’s a fundraiser, we raise money, and it all goes back to the community.”
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