EAST ST. LOUIS — In response to recent threats, law enforcement, in collaboration with the FBI, conducted a comprehensive search at East St. Louis Senior High School and Mason/Clark Middle School on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2024. East St. Louis Superintendent Arthur Culver said the search, which involved K9 units trained to detect weapons and explosives, yielded no findings of weapons or contraband, confirming the campuses are safe. A suspect believed to be responsible for the online social media threats has been apprehended and is currently in custody, Culver said. Authorities are continuing to work closely with the school district to ensure the ongoing safety and security of students and staff. Culver expressed his gratitude for the efforts of law enforcement and the cooperation of the school community. "Once again, I commend the outstanding efforts of our law enforcement partners that have worked diligently to ensure the safety of our school communities," Culver
IWR North America, renowned for its expertise in building enclosures, proudly welcomes Jessie Haupt as Director of Marketing. With a proven track record in strategic marketing and brand development, Jessie is set to elevate IWR’s industry presence and drive impactful campaigns. In her new position, Jessie will lead IWR’s marketing initiatives with an emphasis on […]
Sept. 24-Oct 6 Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy, have announced casting for the North American Tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE:. The Musical will play at The Fabulous Fox Theatre from Sept. 24 – Oct. 6. Show times […]
Sure enough, no one has bothered to even mention Donald Trump's loony proposal to punish banks by capping credit card interest rates at 10%. I found a grand total of two items in the news this morning: a MarketWatch piece saying nobody is taking it seriously and a short criticism in National Review. By contrast, ...continue reading "No one cares about Trump’s attack on the free market"
By not opting for a quarter point, or 25 basis points, reduction on Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee faces the question of whether it will lower interest rates by half a percentage point at the next three monthly meetings or shift down to quarter point cuts, said James Bullard, who after 15 years left his Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis post to become business school dean at Purdue University.
The Army Corps of Engineers has revealed new signs warning of low-level radioactive materials on property where they are known to exist, with the signs to be installed in November with property owner's permission.
February marked the 40th anniversary of the release of Ratt’s hit album Out of the Cellar, and the band is now marking the occasion with a special 40th anniversary reissue.Out of the…
The chair of Fenton-based UniGroup stepped down this month, a move that comes as the private moving giant has abandoned a major transaction amid "disappointing" results, while signaling it's still open to deals.
A survey by Saint Louis University and online marketing research company YouGov finds that a majority of Missourians support pushing back start times for high schools, as well as prohibiting cell phone use for students during school hours.
EAST ALTON – Jayde Kassler, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, is a key to the Oilers' success in the 2024 girls volleyball season at her libero position. Kassler has been named the Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for her exceptional performance in volleyball. Kassler, who has been playing volleyball since seventh grade, expressed gratitude for her parents' unwavering support. "I would like to thank my parents for always supporting me and allowing me to play club volleyball. Last winter, I played with the club RVA. My parents always pushed me to be better and drove me to far tournaments and invested so much of their own time into me," Kassler said. Under the guidance of her Oilers girls volleyball coach, Bethany Billingsley, Kassler has achieved significant milestones in her volleyball career. She secured a starting spot on the varsity team as a sophomore and has been awarded Most Digs and Rookie of the Year multiple times. Additionally,
In each of our monthly newsletters, Trailnet features a member of our community who is working toward Trailnet’s vision of Streets for All. In September 2024, we featured the folks …
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