A climate technologies and HVAC business that's one of St. Louis' largest private companies has hired a regional president for its business in China, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Up to 6 inches of rain have fallen in parts of southern Missouri, prompting flash flooding in several rural areas and endangering a levee near a lake. More heavy rain is in the forecast for much of the state through Wednesday.
Bob Dylan superfans have been getting a kick out of the fact that their idol has seemingly been posting random replies and musings on social platform X. It's something that the…
Attorneys for House Speaker Dean Plocher argued Monday that a whistleblower lawsuit filed against him by the chamber’s chief clerk should be dismissed because he had no power to retaliate against her. In a hearing before Cole County Associate Circuit Judge Brian Stumpe, attorneys for the House and Plocher said because Chief Clerk Dana Miller […]
Donald Trump just took his war on the free press to a new level of absurdity, filing an FEC complaint against the Washington Post for — wait for it — promoting its own reporting. Apparently, Bezos’ attempt to appease the MAGA crowd with his endorsement cop-out didn’t do the trick. We had warned Jeff Bezos […]
Paul McCartney took to Instagram Monday to share a tribute to legendary music industry figure Quincy Jones, who passed away Sunday at age 91. In his decadeslong career, Jones produced many multi-Platinum,…
ALTON - Will Fahnestock, a star senior player at Marquette Catholic High School, is making waves on the soccer field. Fahnestock, who has played soccer for 12 years, credits his success to a strong support system, including his parents, coaches, and teammates. He was a goalie this season for the Explorers. “I want to thank my parents for providing me with everything I would need to succeed, coaches, and my teammates for pushing me hard to get better,” Fahnestock said. Under the guidance of coach Brian Hoener, Fahnestock posted an impressive streak of six consecutive shutout games. He attributes this achievement to the strength of his back line and his dedication to training with goalie coaches. In addition to soccer, Fahnestock is also a baseball player, where he plays as a catcher. He has expressed a desire to continue his athletic career in college, hoping to attend Missouri S&T to study mechanical engineering. He has maintained a 4.0 GPA while taking all honors classes,
ALTON - Lily Covert, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, is being recognized for her outstanding contributions to the volleyball team. Covert has played volleyball for four years in high school, along with additional years in club volleyball, showcasing her dedication and passion for the sport. Covert credits her success to the support of her parents, coaches, and teammates, stating, "They have pushed me to be the player I am today." Her coach, Mark Ellebracht, has played a significant role in her development as an athlete, she said. Covert's commitment to volleyball is evident in her qualities as a player. She describes herself as passionate, hardworking, and determined, willing to sacrifice her body to ensure that the ball never hits the floor. "I love representing my team and school on the court and strive to give my all every game," she said. In addition to volleyball, Covert also plays soccer as a center midfielder and is an active member of the Blue Crew, her school's
Wesco International (NYSE:WCC), a Pittsburgh-based provider of distribution, logistics and supply chain services, has agreed to buy Ascent LLC, a Maryland Heights-based provider of data center facility management services, for $185 million.