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As spring approaches, residents in the area are advised to be cautious as coyotes enter their mating season, increasing their presence in suburban and urban neighborhoods.

The people of Illinois have spoken, and they overwhelmingly favor retaining the current state flag. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced the results of the state flag redesign contest following a five-week voting period. Voters had the option to choose their favorite from one of the Illinois Flag Commission's Top 10 new designs, [...]

The St. Louis Board of Education adopted a vaccine mandate in fall of 2021 for all SLPS staff without a medical or religious exemption.

District 6 is investigating a robbery that happened on March 5 in the 6300 block of Sherry Avenue.

The post Man, Woman Robbed in Walnut Park West appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

From Webster-Kirkwood Times: In between the rumble of passing locomotives Tuesday afternoon, officials and dignitaries broke ground on the multi-million dollar renovation of Kirkwood’s iconic train station. The public gathering, attended by dozens of eager onlookers, allowed local leaders to symbolically turn dirt on a $5.7 million project to restore the 132-year-old station located at 110 […]

It's that time of year again to bring out everything green for St. Patrick's Day.

District 1 is investigating a shooting that injured a 61-year-old man on March 5 in the 5700 block of S. Broadway.

The post Man Robbed, Shot in Carondelet appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

From Area Development: When companies look to expand or relocate, workforce development is no longer an afterthought—it’s a primary factor in site selection. The days of simply considering grants or tax breaks are gone. For many businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing and advanced technologies, the question is: Can you provide the skilled workers I need […]

ROXANA — Village Administrator Bob Coles commended the Roxana High School seniors for their participation in the annual “Senior Assassin” game, a tradition that fosters camaraderie and creativity among students. This year, 42 seniors are engaged in the game, which involves students secretly assigned targets to “eliminate” with water guns while protecting themselves from being eliminated. The game has garnered attention for its lighthearted nature, as students don floaties or swimming goggles to avoid detection. Coles highlighted the positive spirit of the community, and said, “At a time when so much attention is placed on negative news, it’s refreshing to see our youth engaging in clean, wholesome fun.” Participants have been spotted around town in their floaties, creating amusing scenes in various settings, including workplaces and local stores. One student shared his experience of removing his floaties at the gym to avoid standing out,

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From The St. Louis Post Dispatch:  Woodworking is not a path many women pursue. In fact, only 4.2 percent of carpenters working in the United States today are women according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the category of woodworkers the number is so insignificant statistically it doesn’t register. Luckily, when wood spoke to […]

“People who love this place, what can we do to change this?” And with that, the #DineDowntownSTL hashtag was born.

GOP-controlled Senate adopted legislation authorizing the state to take over St. Louis police. It still needs a final vote in the Senate before moving to the House for further consideration.

From Infrastructure Report Card:  This week, the American Society of Civil Engineers released a new paper, Measuring the Benefits and Burdens of Infrastructure in Disadvantaged Communities. The report looks at how several communities across the country consider equity when investing infrastructure funds, and the impact of those projects on lower-income communities. Read the report: ASCE Benefits and […]

From The St. Louis Post Dispatch: A new bill introduced in the St. Louis Board of Aldermen seeks to regulate mold in rental housing, aiming to protect tenants from the health risks associated with hazardous mold exposure. The proposed Board Bill Number 223, sponsored by Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, would require inspections, tenant notifications, and remediation […]

The Bank of Washington's donation came as an entity of the St. Louis Development Corp. was adding more properties owned by NorthSide's Paul McKee to its list of sites targeted for eminent domain.

The hate and stupidity continues. Emboldened by Trump’s first presidential term and his subsequent, extremely destructive return to the Oval Office, legislators with an unacknowledged preference for fascism are pushing further and further, comfortable in the uncomfortable fact that the only thing capable of stopping them is their own shame. And since they don’t have […]

Bryan Adams is giving fans another preview of his upcoming album, Roll With the Punches.The rocker just released the new track “Make Up Your Mind,” which he says is a…

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