Did you know that over the past decade the amount of rail freight has declined even if you don't include the plummet in the number of coal trains? It's true: Why is rail freight down down even though the economy has expanded by a third over the same period? It's not because freight charges have ...continue reading "The story of freight trains"
Soon the streets will be filling up with kids and bonfires will be lit. Thankfully, the weather has been mostly a treat, with the rain having cleared out earlier in the day, leaving behind the cooler temperatures.
The Missouri Public Service Commission on Wednesday approved Ameren Missouri's planned 800 megawatt natural-gas-powered backup electric plant in South County. The company also said it closed on the purchase of a solar generation project.
From West Newsmagazine: Although a microbrewery and sit-down restaurant have already been approved for the site of the West County Feed and Supply Store, the proposal was back before the Wildwood City Council recently to address setback issues. A public hearing was held for the project Oct. 14. Good News Brewing will be located at […]
Denton Loudermill, falsely accused on social media of being the shooter, has once again sued state Sens. Rick Brattin, Denny Hoskins and Nick Schroer for defamation and invasion of privacy.
A St. Louis County woman appeared in U.S. District Court on Wednesday after being indicted for assisting in a romance fraud, committing mortgage fraud, and even pandemic loan fraud.
ROXANA - As part of her annual Mayors’ Roundtable series, State Senator Erica Harriss brought together more than a dozen mayors from across the 56th District Tuesday. “Each year, prior to the fall veto session, my office hosts a mayors' roundtable event that allows mayors from across the district to meet under one roof and engage in collaborative discussions on important issues in their communities,” said Senator Harriss. “It allows me the chance to update our officials on state issues, but also to gather feedback on issues important to them to take back to Springfield.” Last year, the Mayors’ Roundtable was held in Edwardsville. This year’s event was held at the Roxana Village Hall. “We are proud to partner with Senator Harriss in cohosting this year’s mayors’ roundtable event,” said Roxana Mayor Marty Reynolds. “Bringing community leaders together and hearing about issues that are impacting or benefiting thei
Rather than face trial next week for pulling a knife on Juvenile Detention Center counselor, a St. Louis man appeared in court on Thursday to plead guilty and hear his sentence.
ALTON - OSF Medical Group – Primary Care (Alton) is pleased to announce a new board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the primary care needs of Riverbend region residents. April Oehl, FNP-BC, MSN, BSN, RN, is accepting new patients at OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, located at #2 Saint Anthony’s Way, Suite 205, in Alton. Ms. Oehl will see patients Monday-Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oehl’s medical interests include (but not limited to): Family medicine As a current board-certified family nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Oehl has accumulated more than 19 years of experience in: Case management RN role and as an emergency department RN at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (Alton) Home health RN position with VNA-TIP in Alton RN/LPN medical/surgical and transitional care positions at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton An LPN role with Rosewood Care
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced open applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts in Illinois. State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns, or specific geographic areas that have a distinct shared historical and cultural identity that binds the community together. Once selected, the State plans to make $3 million available to State-Designated Cultural Districts, and through the designations, aims to uplift the unique contributions of historic cultural districts with the goal of increasing economic development opportunities. “Here in Illinois, we are incredibly proud of our diverse communities — their vibrant and historic cultural identities enrich our state, bringing us together,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m excited to announce the second round of applications for State-Designated Cultural Districts to help support areas across the state preserve
EAST ST. LOUIS – Richard L. Russell, a 58-year-old inmate serving time in the Bureau of Prisons, was sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison in federal court on Thursday for making violent threats against federal officials and for attempting to blow up the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis. Russell pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including retaliating against a federal official and mailing threatening communications. U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe emphasized the seriousness of Russell's actions, stating, “Judges and probation officers serve the public by upholding the rule of law and supervising offenders in the court system. To threaten their lives for doing their jobs is abhorrent.” The ten-year sentence represents the statutory maximum for the offenses. Court documents reveal that Russell has been incarcerated since January 2013, when he was sentenced to 112 months for similar threats against a U.S. magistrate judge. On June 1, 2022,
O'FALLON — As October is winding down, the caring clinicians at Hospital Sisters Health System’s (HSHS) Women and Infants Centers remind the community, especially new parents, that it is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month and want to stress the practice of safe sleep habits to reduce the risk of SIDS. Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children one year old and younger. In 2022, there were about 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUID) in the United States, and 1,529 of those deaths were from SIDS. In 2021, non-Hispanic black infants were more than four times as likely to die of SUID then non-Hispanic white or Hispanic infants. Safe sleep practices are ways to make sure babies are as safe as they can be while sleeping to prevent SUID and SIDS. Medical experts recommend following the ABCs of safe sleep practices until babies turn one: A lone – Babies are safest when they sleep alone, with no blanket, bumpers or anything
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The Cottleville Trails subdivision G, H, and I phases were approved at the Oct. 16 Board of Aldermen meeting. This came after months of updates and a high-volume public hearing where resident concerns were addressed regarding the development of villages located South of Hwy. N and east of Hwy. K. At […]
Residents who live on the street next to the battery plant are still under an evacuation for the next few days. Those homeowners said there is a lot of confusion about when they can go back inside.
From Area Development: Area Development talked with Norfolk Southern’s GVP of Industrial Development, Craig Hudson, about the evolving importance of rail in site selection, supply chain sustainability, and emerging sectors like metals and advanced materials. Q: What challenges do companies face when incorporating rail into their site plans, and how does Norfolk Southern help mitigate […]
The Taylor Geospatial Institute's recent "Generative AI for Geospatial Challenge" kickoff conference highlighted a crucial transformation: geospatial technology is no longer just for experts.
Once the domain of technical specialists with security clearances, the field is becoming accessible to everyone through innovations like "Queryable Earth" and "Digital Twins."
This democratization, powered by generative AI, arrives at a perfect moment for St. Louis, which has invested heavily in becoming a geospatial hub.
The shift from expertise-driven to accessibility-focused could be key to realizing the city's ambitions in the sector.
A federal judge has sentenced an incarcerated man to ten additional year in prison after he admitted to blowing up the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis.
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