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A Ohio-based pizza chain, has plans to open its eighth St. Louis location in the city's Southampton neighborhood.

America’s rural transportation system is in need of repairs and modernization to support economic growth and improve traffic safety, but the US faces a $198 billion backlog in funding for needed repairs and improvements to its rural transportation system. This is according to a new report released today by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The […]

David Bowie and Mick Jagger wanted to star in a murder mystery film together, U.K. screenwriter Lynda La Plante shares in her new book, Getting Away with Murder.The Mirror shared an excerpt…

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This weekend thousands will be attending outdoor festivals of all kinds across the St. Louis region. There are lots of choices…  The Greater STL Hispanic Festival runs thru Sunday at Soulard Park. On Saturday its the Great Forest Park Balloon Race.  The Harvest Fest in Augusta features a parade and pie contest, and at the STL…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are set to make appearances that are meant to fire up core supporters. Harris is participating in a livestream Thursday night with Oprah Winfrey in Michigan. Trump is scheduled to attend an evening event in Washington with prominent Jewish donors before addressing a gathering of the Israeli-American…

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ALTON - Freshman Sabrina Eccles has quickly established herself as a rising star for Marquette Catholic's Explorers cross-country team. Eccles, who has already broken the 23-minute mark for a three-mile distance, posted a time of 22:29.4 on Sept. 7, 2024, in the Granite City Invite, securing 102nd place. Eccles' performance at the Granite City Invite follows her earlier achievements this season. She placed 25th at the CM Twilight Invite on Aug. 31 with a time of 25:22.1 and clocked in at 24:53.9 on Sept. 3 in the Carlinville Early Meet. Recognized for her dedication and performance, Eccles has been named a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete of the Month for Marquette. "I really enjoy being a member of the cross country team," Eccles said. "My goals at the beginning was to beat my sister Cassidy Eccles." With her love for cross country and running "a lot," Eccles' future in the sport appears promising, particularly as she is only in her freshman year. Again, congrats

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RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. -- Police are investigating an armed carjacking that targeted a 72-year-old man outside The Heights Recreation Center on Wednesday. The incident happened at around 5:50 p.m. in the center's parking lot. According to police, three young men approached the victim, initially asking to use his cell phone. The situation quickly escalated when [...]

The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) has begun to distribute furlough notices to white-collar employees in the St. Louis area as the aerospace and defense giant faces a cash squeeze that could jeopardize its investment-grade rating.

The new concept aims to complement the elevated cocktail bar next door, as well as future offerings from partners Kyle Gilespie, Jordan Goodman, and Daisy Hudspeth.

St. Louis real estate firm Oliver Properties is investing $7 million in renovation at a 213-unit downtown apartment building after acquiring the property in late 2023.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The state's Department of Children and Family Services tried to reach Andrea Luncsford earlier this month after being told there was a substantial risk to a child. Deborah Lopez, a DCFS spokeswoman, said her agency had been talking to Luncsford as early as Sept. 6 due to a pending investigation that [...]

The owners behind three restaurant concepts on Morganford Road in south St. Louis announced Wednesday they will be closing their doors permanently. "The decision did not come lightly," they said in a Facebook post. "It came after years, months and days of conversation, reflection and trying to figure out how to make this work." The restaurant concepts – Black Sheep and Mama 2's Biscuits, which share space at 3153 Morganford Road, and Three Little Monkeys, at 3172 Morganford Road – will close…

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls were up +800 while the unemployment rate increased +0.1 percentage point to 5.3 percent in August, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +12,900 to +10,300 jobs, while the revised unemployment rate was 5.2 percent, unchanged from the preliminary July unemployment rate. The August payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflect activity for the week including the 12th. In August, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month job gains included: Trade, Transportation, and Utilities (+2,300), Construction (+2,200), and Financial Activities (+1,600). The industry sectors with the largest monthly payroll job declines included: Leisure and Hospitality (-2,900), Professional and Business Services (-1,600), and Other Services

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ALTON – The City of Alton is taking bold steps to enhance pedestrian safety and improve traffic flow as part of its ongoing commitment to a safer and more walkable downtown. In late May, the city partnered with East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) to host a well-attended walk audit that brought together community stakeholders to assess the pedestrian environment in downtown Alton. EWG’s support is being provided as part of a Plans to Pilots grant the city was awarded through the agency earlier this year. The feedback received during the walk audit is now serving as a vital foundation for future actions aimed at addressing safety concerns. The city has applied for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant, a program designed to support cities in reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries. Alton’s SS4A application outlines plans for a temporary demonstration project aimed at piloting roadway safety improvements that could have lasting impacts.

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This is the Volksgarten in central Vienna. During spring it's covered in beds of roses, and each rosebush carries a personal dedication to a friend or family member. In the background is the dome of the Natural History Museum.

As California edges closer to enacting SB 1047, the state risks throwing the entire AI industry into turmoil. The bill has already cleared the legislative process and now sits on Governor Newsom’s desk, leaving him with a critical decision: veto this ill-conceived policy or sign away the U.S.’ future in AI. While Newsom appears skeptical […]

BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Marion man to 97 months’ imprisonment for receiving and possessing child pornography. Michael D. Mitchell, 36, pleaded guilty in May to two counts of receipt of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. “The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to prosecute individuals who view and upload child sexual abuse material, and a federal prison sentence is warranted for those who contribute to the online sexual exploitation of children,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I commend our FBI partners for their efforts to identify and investigate child predators.” According to court documents, federal law enforcement received an online tip from an internet platform for a user uploading child pornography. Agents tracked the IP address associated with the user to Mitchell’s Marion residence. Following a subsequent search of Mitchell’s phone, agents recovered eight

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