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The erratic weather adding to the troubles of Michigan's cherry growers is impacting farmers everywhere.

The federal government on Tuesday said it has issued millions of dollars in subsidies to a firm to expand silicon wafer production at a St. Charles County facility.

From Construction Dive:  The U.S. has invested heavily in registered apprenticeships in a range of industries and as a primary method of growing the construction workforce. But the number of workers those programs produce are far from what the industry needs, according to a new report. In 2024, the federal government poured $244 million into […]

St. Louis is home to toys that were developed, tested, and loved right here in our city, so we’re sharing an exclusive peek into our vintage toys and games collection. This compilation is not just a trip down memory lane—it’s a vibrant celebration of the playthings that sparked joy and creativity in the hearts of …

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Stacey Conner of Crystal City, MO joined the Real Rock Army today

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From St. Louis Business Journal:  A Democratic state representative on Tuesday pre-filed legislation to put a constitutional amendment before voters merging the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The move, by Ian Mackey, D-Richmond Heights, could reignite debate around the idea in the 2025 legislative session after it was dropped in 2019 as […]

JINGLE! will give St. Louis an extra dose of joy this holiday season. The spectacular, multisensory experience will completely transform O’Fallon’s CarShield Field with an immersive holiday light maze made […]

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The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic conditions across the 12 Federal Reserve Districts. It characterizes regional economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from District sources. The St. Louis region is part of the Eighth District. Economic activity across the Eighth District […]

The St. Louis hockey community is again stepping up to rally around a player in need.

Thousands of volunteers with Wreaths Across America gathered at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in south St. Louis County Saturday to honor veterans.

Next month, Missouri's public safety department will be under new leadership after the agency has been led by Sandy Karsten for more than six years. 

WOOD RIVER —The Wood River Police Department and the Wood River Fire Department responded to a domestic incident on Monday night at the intersection of Ninth Street and Madison Avenue. Police Chief Brad Wells confirmed that the incident was domestic-related, noting that the individuals involved do not reside at the location and that it was not a random occurrence. However, Chief Wells did not provide further details regarding the specifics of the incident. According to preliminary reports, the victim did not appear to have life-threatening injuries. It remains unclear if any individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the incident. An Alton Memorial Ambulance was seen at the scene. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather information.

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Inside Collinsville’s Verona Coffee Company, Jodi Sager spilled the tea. The hot topic brewing here for weeks? A delivery debacle gripping the streets.

Police are looking for a driver they say hit and killed two people in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, Sunday night, then walked away from his car. 

A few years back, Karl Bode wrote about YouTube TV’s 2020 price hike, going from $50/month for its base package, to $65/month. The framing of that post was spot on: Google was behaving much like that of a cable company, with the exact customer-angering actions being taken that drove so many people into YouTube TV’s […]

One man is injured following a shooting at a Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill in south county Monday night.

Grandfather Mike Capstick’s heart started beating faster when he heard the voice of his daughter on the other end of the phone earlier this year—the voice that told him she was in a crash with her kids and needed help. 

Parents and a teacher are coming forward about an elementary school teacher they say mistreated special needs students in Hillsboro.