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A new proposal calls for the City of St. Louis to invest a share of the Rams relocation settlement funds toward "disinvested" neighborhoods.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Ferguson, Missouri, police officer who was badly injured during a protest on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death was moved to a rehabilitation hospital Tuesday, still not speaking but showing significant improvement, according to a family friend. More than 100 officers and first responders from several St. Louis-area departments escorted an [...]

JERSEYVILLE - Families are invited to the tenth annual Downtown Country Christmas Festival in Jerseyville for games, visits with Santa, a parade and more. On Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, kids of all ages and their loved ones can come out to City Center Park in Jerseyville. The festivities kick off at 1 p.m., and Santa Claus will be arriving by helicopter at 1:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy a movie, bounce houses, activities and Elf School, all for free. The event will conclude with a City of Jerseyville tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. and a parade to Dolan Park at 5:30 p.m. “We’re getting people into a small town that isn’t really on the beaten path and celebrating what it is to be a community,” said Michael Ward, one of the organizers. “We definitely try to make it the best experience possible for anyone who comes.” The games have been “revamped,” so there are new activities and bounce houses for kids to enjoy. One of the local businesses

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Elementary school history lessons aren’t often taught by history makers, but the man at the front of this Kirkwood classroom Tuesday had a front row seat to one of the most consequential days in world history.

Every year, around this time, people from all over the United States are brought to Washington, D.C., to decorate the most important building in the nation.

The St. Louis County Council faces an urgent plea from the prosecutor’s office for more money.

A Belleville woman was beaten until she lost consciousness on a MetroBus and then left by the driver to wait for an ambulance for nearly 20 minutes, a lawsuit says.

ALTON - The Alton Little Theater (ALT) is set to present its rendition of Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," directed by Kevin D. Frakes, from December 13 to December 22. This production marks a significant milestone for Frakes, who has been a fixture at ALT for 54 years and has chosen this beloved holiday tale as his final directorial project. Frakes, who celebrates his birthday on December 17, has expressed gratitude to the audiences that have supported him throughout his career. He plans to enjoy a well-deserved break with family in Godfrey and Chicago after the production concludes on December 23, followed by travels across the United States, with a particular focus on visiting national parks. The cast of "A Christmas Carol" features 28 performers, including ALT veterans Hal Morgan as Ebenezer Scrooge and Alex Trepka as Bob Cratchit. Cameron Ulrich takes on the role of Charles Dickens, serving as the narrator of this multi-generational story. Knox Schell, who made his

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A plan to build new athletic fields and facilities on Big Bend Boulevard is raising residents' old anxieties and frustrations.

A family spokesperson said Officer Travis Brown woke up about six weeks ago.

From West Newsmagazine:  On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the city of Town & Country held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Military and First Responders Tribute, to be constructed in the Town Square. This memorial, honoring military veterans, active military members and first responders, is set to become a peaceful place for community reflection. “This […]

From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Pangea Development has cut ties with the developer of the new Park North pickelball courts. The pickleball courts were announced earlier this year and were expected to be built on Park North. SmashHouse, LLC was one of the companies involved in the design and development of the courts. The decision was […]

Robert “Bob” G. Miller, former business manager of IBEW Local 1 died Nov. 4th. He was business manager of Local 1 from 1994 through 2001, ushering the organization into the information age. He partnered with Doug Martin, former executive director of the St. Louis Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) to facilitate new training focused […]

From Construction Dive:  The Biden-Harris administration has made the first update to highway work zone safety rule in 20 years, the Federal Highway Administration announced Nov. 5. The changes, which will go into effect Dec. 2, seek to decrease the likelihood of work zone fatalities for workers and motorists by establishing minimum requirements and providing […]

Opponents still outnumber supporters at City Hall.

From West Newsmagazine:  At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Town & Country Board of Aldermen approved a site development plan for a McBride Home mixed-use project at Woods Mill Center, located at 14302 South Outer Forty Road. This decision comes after more than a year of community engagement and multiple revisions to the plan, ultimately […]

From Construction Dive:  Nonresidential construction planning scaled back in October for the second consecutive month, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, fell 5.3% in October due to a downturn in commercial and institutional projects, according to the report. Institutional planning, which includes education, life science […]

VERNON COUNTY, Mo. — A Kansas City woman was sentenced in court today for the sexual exploitation of two children. According to the Department of Justice, Jessica Ann Young, 34, was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison without parole. On March 5, 2020, Houston Young, age 37 and husband of Jessica, was an inmate [...]

The spending plan, unveiled Tuesday, sets up a showdown between some lawmakers and the board president, who favors creating an endowment with the money.