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Granite City firehouse closing temporarily for construction
The Granite City Firefighters Local 523 station 3 firehouse will be closing this weekend for construction on the building.
Slacker teens are in shorter supply these days
Here's yet another ACS chart. It shows the percentage of "disconnected youth," which means late teens who aren't in school and aren't working: This one isn't as surprising as the other two (I don't know how they're going to turn out until I grab the numbers from FRED). Basically, fewer kids became unmotivated slackers during ...continue reading "Slacker teens are in shorter supply these days"
How to Make Your First Loops Video
Loops is a brand new Fediverse platform for short-form video. This guide covers some of the things we do with making Loops Videos.
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7 Trends Shaping the Build-to-Rent Market in 2025
From Builder Online: While the build-to-rent (BTR) market has experienced a softening recently as the higher cost of capital has discouraged deals, the general state of the market is “good and getting better,” according to Callum Parrott, president and head of single-family rental (SFR) and BTR for Mill Creek Residential. On the supply side, rate […]
How Automation Is Actually Closing the Labor Gap
From Area Development: Industrial automation and robotics offer huge benefits to manufacturing and warehouse distribution and fulfilment operations. This is not a new concept; articles going back decades have explained how these applications can improve quality and consistency, optimize productivity and throughput, increase worker safety, and reduce direct labor cost. The topic has gained currency […]
Downtown developer ups investment to $45M, eyes Wash Ave food hall
Lobby Boxer - Album Release Show at Off Broadway this Saturday at 7pm (rock/electronic/metal/punk/emo)
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Here’s the simple truth about the FBI
Bob Somerby wrote today about a CNN interview with North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer. Wolf Blitzer wanted to know why Cramer supported Kash Patel to be FBI Director, and Cramer replied that it was all about the FBI's search for Donald Trump's classified documents: [I] want to get to the root of how is it ...continue reading "Here’s the simple truth about the FBI"
The “Wickedest Man in the World” spent time in St. Louis.
Gift Wrapping Party
Let's get to wrapping!! On Thursday, Dec. 12 we're giving everyone who buys a drink a FREE roll of @shopgoldengems wrapping paper. So put it on your calendars, babe. Free to […]
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'It's a Christmas miracle': Family & friends rejoice after local man found overseas
URBANA, Mo. — To say the past several hours for the family of Travis Timmerman have been emotional, would be an understatement. This morning, news broke overseas of Timmerman being found after escaping a Syrian prison. Timmerman had previously been reported missing since June of this year. "We are really thrilled to hear this news [...]
Help comfort hospitalized veterans and their families by supporting Fisher House in St. Louis
In the Spirit of the Season, FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 have teamed up with Fisher House and The Friends of Fisher House St. Louis to help hospitalized veteran’s and their families.
Nephew’s Christmas revelation leads to cold-case killer’s prison sentence
A convicted killer who’d escaped his crime for more than a decade learned he will likely spend the rest of his life in prison.
Missouri girl gets a visit from Taylor Swift at KC Children's Hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 14-year-old Marshfield freshman was surprised earlier today when a special guest visited the Children's Mercy Hospital: Taylor Swift. Matney Crawford was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in September of this year. "We thought she had a back-to-school virus and we were shocked by the diagnosis," said Ashley Crawford, Matney's mother. [...]
Snake thief caught after coming back to negotiate price on another reptile, owner says
In the 30 years he’s been in business, exotic pet store owner James Brumley has seen his share of would-be thieves. On Wednesday, he caught someone trying to steal a ball python from his store.
Potential breakthroughs in Colin Brown fatal shooting investigation
A FOX 2 News exclusive report reveals potential breakthroughs in the investigation into the shooting death of high school hockey player Colin Brown.
Joe Biden commutes sentences for two of Illinois’ most notorious fraudsters
Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell embezzled nearly $54 million from the town to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Peter and Paul Community Services Offers MO Tax Credits To Benefit Homeless Services
Peter & Paul Community Services (PPCS) has more than $100,000 in NAP Missouri state tax credits available for business partners and owners who would be interested in donating over the holidays. Donors would receive 50 cents on the dollar in tax credits for their donations, plus the standard federal and state deductions. Peter & Paul […]
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