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Close to 200 members of the construction, design, and civic community gathered on October 22nd at St. Louis Lambert International Airport for Construction Forum’s event “Taking Off: The Impact of the New Lambert Terminal and Aerospace on St. Louis.” The panel featured: Each panelist addressed two foundational questions: Why does this project matter for St. […]

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A new campaign urging drivers to slow down is taking its message to dangerous streets across the St. Louis region.

An 18-year-old from St. Charles is facing serious accusations after he was charged for allegedly robbing a DoorDash driver.

St. Louis-area Boeing workers have been on strike since Aug. 4.

An estimated 10.5% of Missourians receive some sort of SNAP subsidy. But if the government remains closed, states like Missouri have no other choice than to stop payments. Although it's administered through states, SNAP funding is 100% federal funding.

From Leader Publications: After months of construction and years of planning, the Northwest R-1 School District is nearly finished with a long list of upgrades to schools and facilities around the district. The last two major projects to be completed include the House Springs Elementary School gym and storm shelter and the Valley Middle School […]

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The union representing Boeing machinists has changed course and will allow members to vote on a new contract.

A man with ties to St. Louis is among 34 people charged in connection with wide-ranging FBI investigations into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games.

Four members of gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's family died in a helicopter crash in Montana Wednesday night. 

Three developments in The Ville, Greater Ville, Fox Park, Benton Park West, and Tower Grove East neighborhoods will be supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding through the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) to expand affordable housing and strengthen neighborhoods. The City of St. Louis […]

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Eric "Spook" Earnest, 53, fed insider tips to boost sports bets and participated in rigged poker games with an NBA coach, charges say.

From St. Louis Today: In the days after the May 16 tornado hit north St. Louis, tearing apart house after house, city officials pledged to rebuild. Mayor Cara Spencer, who campaigned on reversing the city’s population decline, said a top goal was keeping residents in the city. “We want to keep everybody here in St. […]

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Stunning findings by police are providing some answers in that massive north St. Louis County explosion that leveled an entire block.

From CNN: When President Donald Trump reflected last week on the looming construction of his White House ballroom, the longtime real estate developer was practically giddy about the lack of red tape. He noted his New York projects often took years to break ground. “They said, ‘Sir, you can start tonight,’” Trump said. “I said, […]

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IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of several talented professionals to its growing team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence and continued growth. Our new Team Members each bring their own unique backgrounds and experience – which broadens our depth in our already experienced and knowledgeable team. In our Construction Operations group, […]

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The boy was at a hospital after being shot in the 1400 block of Clara Avenue.

EAST ST. LOUIS — Illinois State Police conducted a three-day violent crime suppression detail from October 20 to 22, 2025, targeting high-crime areas and violent offenders in St. Clair and Madison counties, with a focus on East St. Louis and surrounding Metro East communities. The operation, which leveraged intelligence and technology, resulted in 29 arrests, 31 felony charges, 53 criminal charges, 15 firearm-related charges, and the seizure of six firearms. The effort aimed to disrupt structured criminal groups and reduce violent crime in the region. During the detail, several notable incidents occurred. On October 21, troopers stopped a vehicle near 25th Street and Bellevue Drive for an Illinois Vehicle Code violation. A probable cause search uncovered a firearm, controlled substances, drug paraphernalia, and suspected cannabis. Both the driver and passenger were taken into custody, with charges pending. Later that same day, another traffic stop on St. Louis Avenue near 12th

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