Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Six Flags Great America, has released its first quarterly earnings report since merging with Cedar Fair and is considering closing some of its 42 amusement or water parks as part of its long-term business plan.
St. Louis County Executive Dr. Sam Page has declared a state of emergency due to rising floodwaters, which are expected to cause further damage and closures in the region, with the Meramec River forecast to crest at 32.5 feet in Valley Park by Friday night.
From St. Louis Business Journal: The Cortex Innovation District is seeking approval of up to $4 million in tax increment financing for Washington University’s redevelopment of the former Goodwill Building. The $95.8 million project at 4140 Forest Park Ave. will be considered by the city’s TIF commission at its Nov. 13 meeting. Approval of the […]
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Ameren won state regulatory approval Wednesday to build a $900 million natural gas-fired power plant in south St. Louis County and agreed to take some steps that could result in more use of wind and solar energy. The Missouri Public Service Commission, meeting in Jefferson City, unanimously OK’d an agreement worked […]
A Nigerian national appeared in federal court on Thursday to be sentenced for running romance scams in Illinois and other parts of the country, defrauding at least a dozen people of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
From Construction Dive: Construction jobsite death rates have remained stagnant for a decade. Industry mantras have claimed the only acceptable number of injuries and deaths is zero, yet fatalities haven’t budged. The industry’s fatal injury rate has plateaued at around 10 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers. To help move the needle, safety leaders have begun […]
Mötley Crüe has shared a new video for "Cancelled," the title track off their new EP.The black-and-white clip, which begins with a flashing lights advisory, features footage from a recent club…
On November 5, 1924, an article in the Alton Evening Telegraph told of the “finny beauties” raised by Casper Horn, who was described in numerous articles as the “Luther Burbank of goldfish.” Luther Burbank was a preeminent American botanist who cultivated hundreds of new varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other plants, including the Russet Burbank potato and Shasta daisy. In 1940, the United States Postal Service released a Luther Burbank stamp, and his birthday is celebrated as Arbor Day in California. In the late 1910s and early 1920s, Casper Horn owned the largest goldfish hatchery in Illinois. In 1923 alone, he raised approximately 3,000 goldfish at his property on Alby Street. He developed fish that were pure white, fish with white bodies and red heads, others with golden colored bodies and large web-like tails that looked like trails of smoke as the fish swam through the water, but “inquiries as to how he managed to propagate such
The American people have spoken. And they’ve chosen to hand the full power of our military, the nuclear codes, and the courts to a petty, vindictive man who wants to punish anyone who disagrees with him. I’m not going to say much directly about the election this week, because what is there that I can […]
Peter Gabriel, who sang about Native Americans in his song "San Jacinto," has now become involved in a documentary highlighting the struggles of Canada's First Nation indigenous peoples.According The Hollywood…
EDWARDSVILLE - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce welcomed over 100 attendees to the fifth annual Women’s Conference. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, students, employees and business owners came to The Outlet Event Center in Edwardsville for a day-long conference titled “Women’s Conference: Be the Change: Transforming Generations.” Attendees could learn about working in a male-dominated industry, using AI as a tool and working with different generations. “I think things went wonderful. I wouldn’t have changed anything,” said Dawn Mushill, CEO of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce. “Lots of energy in the room and lots of people who wanted to come and learn and then a wide variety of speakers and topics. You had to be able to find something here.” The event began at 8:15 a.m. with opening remarks and a panel titled “Successful Women in a Male-Dominated Industry.” From there,
JERSEYVILLE — Gage Carey, a senior standout athlete at Jersey Community High School, has had a significant impact on both the football and baseball teams, showcasing his versatility and talent in multiple sports. As an offensive lineman and defensive end for the Panthers football team, Carey has been a key player throughout the 2024 season, contributing to the team's success on the field. Gage is a Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. In a recent game, football coach Caleb Williams praised Carey for his performance, stating, “Gage Carey is another two-way starter. He plays tackle for us on offense and defensive end for us on defense. Offensively, he had several good nights on offense and on defense, he also made some big plays all season.” Carey's abilities extend beyond the football field; he is also a skilled baseball player. As a pitcher and a hitter, he has shown promise for the upcoming spring season and had excellent spring and summer Baseball
The St. Louis Cardinals and Diamond Sports Group have reached a new agreement to air local game broadcasts through FanDuel Sports Network Midwest for multiple years, the team announced Thursday.
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