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Two significant development projects along the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway in Metro East are planned, funded by a $10 million grant.

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…

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See what cozy classics and hidden gems are playing around St. Louis this month.

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

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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…

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The St. Louis Cardinals announced a new local television rights deal that will include the launch of a new direct-to-consumer app.

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,

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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

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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.

Emily Hernandez was driving the wrong way on I-44 in 2022 when she crashed into a car, killing a woman and injuring the woman's husband.

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 facilitated a unique cultural exchange this week when students from Jersey Community High School (JCHS) connected with third-grade students in Mexico City, Mexico. The meeting, organized by JCHS Spanish teacher Andrea Lamer, allowed the students to engage in a cross-cultural dialogue centered around "The Day of the Dead" (Día de Los Muertos). During the session, the third-grade students in Mexico City presented their projects on the traditional holiday, which honors deceased loved ones and celebrates their lives. The JCHS students expressed enjoyment and appreciation for the presentations, highlighting the value of this cultural learning opportunity. Lamer emphasized the importance of such exchanges in enhancing students' understanding of different cultures and traditions. The initiative reflects Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100's commitment to fostering global awareness among its students.

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O'FALLON — Dr. Steven D. Morton, D.O., an orthopedic surgeon with HSHS Medical Groups in Breese and Highland, has received the Donald Siehl Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO), the highest award granted by the organization. The honor is given to a member who, in the opinion of the academy’s board of directors, has made a major contribution and commitment to the AOAO during his/her professional career. Dr. Morton accepted the prestigious award during the organization’s annual fall meeting held October 24-26 in Boston. “I was humbled by the recognition from my colleagues and peers for my contributions to osteopathic medicine and orthopedic surgery,” Morton said. He counts the gratitude from his patients as an indicator of his overall success. “When a patient tells me, ‘You gave me my life back,’ after a knee or total hip replacement, I know I’ve fulfilled my purpose,”

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Kevin Fields, now 20, was a juvenile when the killing happened but was certified to stand trial as an adult in the 2021 case.

Election officials say new technology is revolutionizing transparency. The I-Team takes us behind the scenes.

BENTON – A U.S. District judge sentenced a Nigerian national to seven years in federal prison for conducting a romance scam that stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from at least a dozen identified victims from across the United States. The victims were primarily comprised of elderly or disabled women who thought they were sending money at the request of romantic partner they had met online. Ogheneofejiro Godswill Uzokpa, 28, of Warri, Nigeria, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. In addition to imprisonment, the judge ordered Uzokpa to pay $329,470 in restitution to his victims. According to court documents, Uzokpa and uncharged co-conspirators conducted a scheme to obtain money and other assets belonging to his victims between March 2020 and February 2021. Uzokpa and his co-conspirators took advantage of vulnerable women by developing personal, romantic relationships under false pretenses to gain their trust. Uzokpa

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