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The pair is wanted in connection with a shooting that injured a woman who was walking her dog and a boy who was heading to the barbershop with his family.

We all know some men who’d rather fight off sharks than deal with issues that affect their health. They don’t like talking about it, they put symptoms on the back burner, and they don’t see a health care provider unless it’s at the urging of a persistent wife who might schedule the appointment. June is National Men’s Health Month. It’s a time to encourage men to take their health seriously, make necessary lifestyle changes and get established with a primary care provider, if they don’t have one. According to Ben Guth, an advanced practice nurse with OSF HealthCare, the reasons for putting off medical care vary. For some men, they’re too busy working to find the time to book, for example, an eye exam or dentist appointment. Some are willing to wait out a nagging pain or a lingering headache. And for others it’s simply a case of “‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.’” “Men will often tell me,

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Tarlton Corp., St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting, construction management and design-build firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michelle Spires to senior marketing manager. Nina Elsperman also was promoted to proposal coordinator and Catherine McDonald has joined Tarlton as marketing coordinator. Spires, who previously served as marketing manager, will lead departmental planning and […]

From news reports to social media blurbs to medical studies, they’ve been in the public eye a lot lately. And experts say that likely won’t change. We’re talking about microplastics or nanoplastics, incredibly small pieces of plastic that can get into our body. So, how concerned should we be? Philip Ovadia, MD , a cardiothoracic surgeon at OSF HealthCare, says this issue will continue to be studied for years. But there are things you can do now to optimize your health and reduce your risk of problems. “We’re increasing our understanding of the toxins in our env ironment. Our environment has become more toxic, and that’s a challenge to our health,” Dr. Ovadia says. “The best thing for people to do is to control what you can control. What are you eating? What are you using on your body? What is your lifestyle like? How active are you?” “We’re increasing our understanding of the toxins in our environment. Our environment

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Wage growth in construction continued to decelerate in April on a national basis, but the differences across regional markets remain stark. Nationally, average hourly earnings (AHE) in construction increased 3.6% year-over-year and crossed the $39.3 mark when averaged across all payroll employees (non-seasonally adjusted, NSA).1 Meanwhile, average earnings in construction in Alaska and Massachusetts exceeded $50 per […]

Poettker Construction is pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of its NextGen program. The NextGen program connects Poettker to students and teachers at the local school districts they serve to unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing their community. Pictured left: Mark Doan, Poettker Construction’s Education Advocate presents Clayton Logsdon from […]

The National Weather Service completed the survey on Thursday of the Wildwood and Chesterfield damage from Wednesday's storm.

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday said that communication between states and the federal government under the second Trump administration “is nonexistent,” opening the door to catastrophe in the case of a natural disaster or other emergency. Walz, during an interview with Reformer editor Patrick Coolican at a States Newsroom conference in Minneapolis, said that the […]

From REBusiness Online:  Locally based developer The Staenberg Group has begun Phase I of a 4.5 million-square-foot mall redevelopment project in Chesterfield, a western suburb of St. Louis. According to local news sources, including The St. Louis Business Journal, the mixed-use project is valued at roughly $2 billion. Known as Downtown Chesterfield, the project is a […]

The dynamic and diverse career opportunities available across the freight industry – including opportunities related to the construction of multimodal infrastructure – were the focus of a virtual panel discussion during FreightWeekSTL 2025. Panelists included Adam Mahlandt, general manager, Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis; Bill Kinzeler, senior vice president and general manager, Ingram Infrastructure […]

GODFREY - Commencement Week at Monticello Seminary (now the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College) began on Saturday, June 6, 1925, with the Class Day program at 4 p.m. Students performed the commencement play, “The Piper,” written by playwright and poet Josephine Preston Peabody, at 8 p.m. under the oaks on the north campus. Consuelo Alarca of Havana, Cuba (whose mother also graduated from the Seminary) played the lead role. Bishop Francis J. McConnell of the Methodist Church preached the Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 7, in Reid Memorial Chapel, and Monticello alumni gathered for class reunions on Monday, June 8, on the east campus grounds. The commencement exercises were held on Tuesday, June 9, in Reid Memorial Chapel. Senator William B. McKinley gave the commencement address, titled “America and Europe.” Senator McKinley, who had recently returned from Europe, “gave a brief picture of economic conditions as he found them in England

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump late Wednesday ordered the White House legal counsel and U.S. attorney general to investigate when Biden administration staff used an autopen to sign the former president’s name on official documents, alleging that Biden might not have known or approved of their actions. The inquiry represents an escalation in Trump’s animosity […]

FOX 2 meteorologists report that the St. Louis area will grow into a new pattern this year compared to previous years when it comes to heat.

Billy Joel was inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2006, and now one of his old bands will also be given the honor.The Hassles,…

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ALTON - As Country Meadows Antiques celebrates 39 years in the Alton community, owner Gary Voyles is reflecting on the work he’s accomplished over the past few decades. Voyles and his wife, Pam, started the business 39 years ago on Broadway. They moved a few times over the years and finally settled into their current location at 401 E. Broadway in Alton. As they prepare to hit the 40-year milestone, Voyles noted that his love for antiques has only grown. “Once it gets in your blood, you just can’t let go of it,” he said. “We’re there as long as we can be. That’s all I can say right now. It’s in our blood. We have plenty of merchandise to sell. We won’t ever run out, even if we never buy another thing.” Voyles and his wife entered the antiquing business in the 1990s when they decided to refurnish their home. The couple began attending auctions with Voyles’s grandparents, and they quickly fell in love with th

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Ingram Marine Group (Ingram), the largest barge operator on the inland waterways, showcased its operations and planned investments in the bi-state St. Louis region during the opening session of FreightWeekSTL 2025. Ingram is set to invest nearly $50 million in the St. Louis region over the next three years. Key projects include the expansion of […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Michael Dixon, a sanitation worker at Crescent, lost his home and possessions when a tornado struck St. Louis over the weekend, according to Cydni Harris, the SPG at D1 in Edwardsville. Harris has created a GoFundMe campaign to raise support for Dixon during this difficult time. She urged the community to come together and help him recover from the devastation. “It would be incredibly meaningful if we could unite to support him during this challenging time,” Harris said. “Please consider sharing this with others, as he truly needs all the help we can provide.” The tornado caused widespread damage across the St. Louis area, leaving residents like Dixon facing significant losses. The fundraising effort aims to assist Dixon in rebuilding and replacing what was destroyed. To contribute to the GoFundMe, click here.

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A man's Snapchat records led to his arrest and felony charges in connection with a months-long child pornography investigation in St. Charles County.

Just months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Hooters has closed dozens of locations, including its only restaurant in downtown St. Louis.