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The court debate Tuesday over how Missouri marijuana products get taxed statewide sounded similar to a grammar class on conjunctions and comma placement. The constitutional amendment voters approved in 2022 legalizing recreational marijuana allowed local governments to impose additional sales tax on the products. The big question before the three-judge panel of the Missouri Court […]

ALTON - As a teacher, Amy Green knows the importance of being there for her students. In fact, she’s there for them even seven years after they were in her class. Every year, Green sends a lucky penny and a note to the graduating Alton High School seniors who were in her fifth grade class. It’s a powerful reminder to the students that she is still rooting for them, and it means a lot to Green, too. “Sometimes I do long for the small-town feel, and I feel like this gives me that because then I get to hear back from the students,” she said. “It’s a little bit of community.” Green collects pennies from the current year so she can send them to her students when they become seniors at Alton High School. She got the idea from her mother, a teacher in Jerseyville who used to do the same thing. Green started sending the pennies when her first fifth grade class became seniors, about three years ago. This year, she was pleased to receive several

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From St. Louis Magazine:  Architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe famously quipped that “God is in the details,” and though he was referring to a job well done, we are inclined to co-opt his sentiment for another purpose: There is something divine about walking a city street or strolling through a neighborhood of old houses […]

Joni Mitchell is set to headline two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, her first time playing the venue in 24 years, and it sounds like fans are in for some…

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On Oct. 22, employers who are willing to look beyond the records of justice-involved candidates will have an opportunity to participate in a “Virtual Second Chance Job Fair”. The event is produced and hosted by the St. Louis University Transformative Workforce Academy (TWA). Employers will view TWA-produced video resumes of candidates vetted to meet their […]

The Troy, Missouri, Police Department has issued a statement in response to a resident's allegations of excessive force during a traffic stop, stating that the officers were acting in accordance with their duties and cooperating with the Lincoln County Prosecutors Office.

One of the city's top elected officials won't return to Washington University as an adjunct professor after the school told her they're "avoiding" hiring adjunct faculty who hold elected positions.

With the general election just around the corner on Tuesday, November 5, Missourians are encouraged to submit voter registration before the deadline in order to vote.

Though the current popular narrative about social media seems to be that it is harmful and has little or no redeeming value, the truth (which a lot of people know) is that it also has a lot of value, and the potential to be even better. A recent research report from New_Public finds some ideas […]

The Missouri Attorney General's Office says it plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that struck down a state requirement for registered sex offenders to display "No candy" warning signs outside of their homes on Halloween.

This week Forum Drone Pilot Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC, shows us progress on the new SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital facility at the corner of Grand Boulevard and Chouteau Avenue in the City’s Midtown area.  The project is scheduled for completion in 2027. McCarthy Building Companies is leading the design-build team for […]

ALTON - The City of Alton is moving forward with a plan to give 350 laptops to “low-income, unconnected” households in Alton with the help of Alton Forward , the nonprofit arm of AltonWorks . Alton Forward President Mark Carlie said at Monday's Commitee of the Whole meeting that these laptops are essential for maximizing the impact of AltonWorks’ $20 million fiber optic network project , which he estimates will bring high-speed internet to 95% of Alton residents. “Just because we have internet everywhere doesn’t mean we have it able to be used,” Carlie said. “We need two more things for each user - they need the internet, they need a device, and they need to safely know how to use it to its maximum advantage - and that’s where Alton Forward comes in.” Carlie said Alton Forward formed a “Digital Equity and Inclusion Task Force” to find ways to make the upgraded network accessible to more Alton residents.

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ALTON - St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School will host its annual Oktoberfest this weekend. This community staple includes fun for adults and kids of all ages. Starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, with a 5K run and one-mile fun run, families can also enjoy games, inflatables, live music, a silent auction, adult gaming, food and drinks until 11 p.m. on Friday. The fun continues from 1–11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 and 12–8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. “The community gets together and has a good time,” said Carolyn Simansky, one of the organizers of Oktoberfest. “It means a lot. This is our biggest fundraiser all year long. It helps our school. It helps our parish.” The weekend’s festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, with the 5K and fun run . St. Mary’s is also sponsoring a “Beer Dash,” where participants have to keep a full cup of beer from spilling as they maneuver around a course

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7 Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee concept with 250 locations nationwide, will open a new location Monday in Florissant.

ALTON - The president of Alton Forward outlined the nonprofit’s plan to bring high-speed internet to an estimate of over “95% of the homes in Alton” at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting . Alton Forward is “the nonprofit arm of AltonWorks ,” according to its website . According to a 2023 legislative agenda for AltonWorks, the company received $20 million from the Illinois Capital Development Board to construct a fiber optic network throughout the City of Alton. The broadband program, termed “AltonWorks FiberNet,” will start in the downtown business district before expanding throughout the city, eventually bringing high-speed internet and free Wi-Fi to the entire area. “AltonWorks will construct a fiber optic network throughout Alton that will deliver symmetrical, ten gigabit-speed, enterprise-level service to Alton residents and businesses,” the agenda states. “All users will be connected

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WASHINGTON, MO. - The Collinsville High School Marching Kahoks showcased their musical talents at the Washington High School Gene Hunt Marching Band Invitational in Washington, Mo., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, where they achieved significant recognition. Competing against various bands, the Marching Kahoks placed second in Class 4A and received the award for Outstanding General Effect during the preliminary competition. The event, held at Washington High School, featured multiple performances, culminating in a finals round where the Marching Kahoks continued to impress the judges. After their finals performance, the band secured second place overall and received additional accolades for Outstanding Visual and Outstanding Percussion. The achievements highlight the dedication and hard work of the Marching Kahoks, contributing to the school's reputation in competitive marching band performances.

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