The University of Missouri–St. Louis is wrapping up a major renovation of its Thomas Jefferson and St. Louis Mercantile Libraries, a key component of the university’s campus transformation plan. Major construction is “basically complete,” a UMSL spokesperson said, with contractors working through the final punch list as the project moves toward a November ribbon-cutting. The […]
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
A 16-year-old became the first successful hunter of the 2025 Missouri black bear season on its opening day.
According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, on Saturday 16-year-old Corbin Wallace was hunting with his grandfather Robert Wallace and harvested an estimated 300 lb. bear on private land in Douglas County.
ST. LOUIS -- During his nearly 40 years in St. Louis television John Pertzborn has covered breaking news, from the Great Flood of '93 to 9-11. He is perhaps best known for his love to tell stories with Pertzborn's People. John's co-workers share this morning that his best work may have been behind the scenes. [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Every newsroom has a heartbeat, for us that heartbeat wore a bow tie every Tuesday. For 22 years, I've had the honor of working the morning shift with John Pertzborn who I consider not just a colleague but also a friend. Pertzborn doesn't just deliver the news, he makes you feel like [...]
CALHOUN COUNTY — On July 30, 2025, at approximately 8:16 p.m., a deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on Illinois Highway 100 near Hidden Valley Road for speeding. During the traffic stop, suspected illegal substances and contraband were found in the vehicle and later submitted to the Illinois State Police crime lab for analysis. Following the investigation, James V. Breen, 34, of Nebo, Illinois, was charged on September 26 with felon in possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of methamphetamine (less than 5 grams), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Breen was arrested without incident on the day of the traffic stop and taken to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. He was released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse, in accordance with House Bill 3653, also known as the SAFE-T Act. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
CARLINVILLE — Dakota L. Jones, 21, of Carlinville, was charged with one count of violation of a monitoring device and one count of criminal damage to property, according to court documents. Jones allegedly left the interior of his home on October 7, 2025, without his mother present, violating the terms of home monitoring imposed after a 2024 charge of giving a false fire alarm. On the same day, Jones is accused of throwing a brick through a window, resulting in the criminal damage to property charge. The charges stem from actions that occurred while Jones was under court-ordered supervision at his residence. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Events in St. Louis more than 80 years ago serve as a reminder of how bad a situation can become before people’s objections finally force the government to act.
Robert Wyss Professor Emeritus of Journalism, University of Connecticut
BUNKER HILL — Firefighters responded early Tuesday morning, Oct. 21, 2025, to a fully involved barn fire on the 7300 block of Miles Station Road in Macoupin County. The Bunker Hill Fire Protection District, along with crews from Shipman, arrived on scene around 12:30 a.m. to find the barn fully engulfed in flames with multiple nearby exposures at risk. Firefighters contained the blaze to the building of origin, and no injuries were reported. Mutual aid was provided by Brighton Betsey Ann Fire Protection District, Unit 7 Fire Protection District, and Medora Fire Protection District, all of whom assisted in controlling the fire. The Bunker Hill Fire Protection District is currently seeking volunteers. Those interested in joining the department are encouraged to reach out for more information. The Bunker Hill Fire Protection District phone number is (618) 585-3516.
A coach who infuses joy into unexpected moments can ease the rocky road of life. My dad's joyful spirit will live on in the generations of children he coached.
FERGUSON, Mo. - A father who allegedly instructed his daughter to beat up another student on a school bus earlier this month in Ferguson is now in custody. The Ferguson Police Department reports that the suspect, 36-year-old Maurice Fox, turned himself in to police Monday evening. Fox is currently being held at the the St. [...]
COLLINSVILLE – Lineworkers representing Ameren Illinois at the 2025 International Lineman's Rodeo in Bonner Springs, Kansas, brought home some hardware from this year's competition, Oct. 18. The reigning "Best of the Best" journeyman champs from last year – Jason Novak, Clayton Gulley and Austin Lewis – had an exceptional day of competing with a second-place finish in the pole climb, fifth-place finish in the hurtman rescue and a sixth-place finish in the second mystery event. The trio representing Marion were eighth overall in the best of the best competition. The journeyman team of Clayton Tanner (Marion), Buck Rodgers (Champaign) and Milton Draper (Alton) finished ninth in the second mystery event. Jakob Weder representing the Danville Operating Center had a strong showing in the apprentice lineman competition. Weder had a fifth-place finish in the pole climbing event and a fourth-place finish in the first mystery event. In addition to competing in
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department has announced the addition of Cody Wiley to its team. Wiley, who brings over a decade of law enforcement experience, will immediately begin field training with the department. The Granite City Police Department welcomed Wiley as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen its force.
Two Trump-appointed federal judges just decided that facts don’t matter when the President wants to send the military into American cities. Donald Trump declared Portland a “war-ravaged” city requiring military intervention based on a few anti-ICE protests and imagery from five years ago on Fox News that he apparently thought was happening now. The actual […]
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