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A pair of deadly domestic violence cases in our area are raising urgent questions about warning signs and access to help. Advocates say these tragedies follow familiar patterns and could be prevented.

Ameren Corporation’s operations in Missouri and Illinois triggered more than $20.7 billion in annual economic output, according to a study by a leading market research and development firm. Conducted by HR&A Advisors and commissioned by Ameren, the study analyzed direct spending by the company on functions such as payroll, capital equipment, supplier services, and the […]

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A bill filed in the Missouri Senate looks to temporarily suspend the construction of any solar project in the state until 2027. Senate Bill 849, introduced by District 18 Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin (R), would add a section to the Revised Statutes of Missouri to create a moratorium on solar projects. It would also include a […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis will close applications on Feb. 14 for the Private Property Assistance Program and street and alley debris pickup to mitigate May 16 tornado damage, officials announced Tuesday. City officials said the state will demolish and remove debris from FEMA-eligible properties. The city’s recovery office is responsible for demolition […]

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Jury selection took place Tuesday in the federal trial of former St. Louis Alderman Brandon Bosley, with attorneys questioning potential jurors.

Squeeze has released another preview of their upcoming album, Trixies.The latest single, “You Get the Feeling,” is the third track they’ve released from the concept album, following "Trixies Pt. 1" and…

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From St. Louis Public Radio: The developers behind the Armory data center announced a new plan Friday for the space. The Armory Innovation District would be a $3 billion mixed-use technology district in Midtown St. Louis, according to a press release. The developers include Contour, TeraWatt, THO Investments, Steadfast City, ARCO and Lewis Rice. Under […]

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A man who was shot and killed by a Maryland Heights police officer in a Walgreens last November made the 911 call that brought officers to the business prior to the deadly encounter.

From RE Journals: Integrate Construction Partners made a $8,750 donation to Building Futures, a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) project-based learning program for St. Louis youth ages 5-18 years. Located in the Old North neighborhood of St. Louis, Building Futures’ students are encouraged to use their design/build skills to solve real-world problems using woodworking, […]

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Longtime local TV personality Rene Knott, who resigned last fall as morning anchor on KSDK (Channel 5), is the newly hired executive director of the Lift for Life Gym. The gym serves nearly 400 children in and around the 63106 zip code in north St. Louis, providing after-school programs, weightlifting and […]

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After a two-year pause due to construction at America’s Center, the 46th Builders St. Louis Home & Garden Show, presented by James Hardie, returns to downtown St. Louis March 6–8. Produced by the Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri, the show brings together hundreds of local contractors, designers, manufacturers, and service providers […]

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From West Newsmagazine: What was once a controversial project is now gearing up for construction. The current roadway configuration on Wilson Avenue is two approximately 10-foot-wide lanes with no shoulder and no sidewalks. Sharp curves and vegetation reduce sight distance on the roadway. The northern portion of Wilson Avenue is a substandard road with deficiencies […]

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Around 2,000 people reported to the USGS's "Did you Feel It" Data directly after the event--saying they indeed felt it.

From Construction Dive: John Dorer is CEO of New York City-based EB3.work, a staffing consultancy that helps employers fill positions when they can’t hire locally. Opinions are the author’s own. The labor shortage in the construction industry is nothing new. It’s been a top challenge for employers for well over a decade. Associated Builders and […]

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From West Newsmagazine: Sports enthusiasts will reap the benefits of the more than $2 million in improvements planned for the Chesterfield First Community Athletic Complex, the new moniker for the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex. Projects include construction of 16 new bullpens, replacement of two dugouts, resurfacing of pickleball courts and the construction of two new […]

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