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Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ), the financial services business formerly known as Square, is laying off 67 remote workers in Missouri, it said in a notice to the state.

The Missouri Legislature passed two dozen bills this week, adding to a long list of legislation that could be heading to the governor’s desk by the end of the legislative session.

Foreigner’s original frontman, Lou Gramm, is returning to the band for their South American tour.In a press release announcing that Foreigner’s 2009 three-disc set Can’t Slow had been certified Gold, the band’s…

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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) just made a move that will protect bad patents at the expense of everyone else. In a memo released February 28, the USPTO further restricted access to inter partes review, or IPR—the process Congress created to let the public challenge invalid patents without having to wage million-dollar court battles. […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that Associate Judge Emily Nielsen has granted the State’s petition to deny pretrial release for a defendant who is charged with aggravated battery. Haine’s office argued public safety required the continued detention of the defendant prior to trial. Jermaine L. Glen, 52, is charged with making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an Alton Police officer on March 18, 2025. The case was investigated by Alton Police Department. This charge and the statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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BELLEVILLE - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski are set to meet with local veterans and leaders from Metro East Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. The meeting will take place at VFW Post 4183 in Belleville. The discussion will focus on the ongoing impacts of the Trump Administration's policies on the veteran community, including reported layoffs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), interruptions in federal funding, and reductions in veteran care services. Duckworth, a member of both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, and Budzinski, who serves on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, aim to address these issues with representatives from local organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. Duckworth is a retired Army National Guard lieutenant and colonel. A combat veteran of the Iraq War, she served as

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From World of Asphalt:  The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo hosted its first-ever St. Louis show with resounding success. From March 25-27, more than 11,500 industry professionals gathered at the America’s Center Convention Complex to explore the latest innovations, network with peers, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of […]

A Democratic member of the Missouri House sought unsuccessfully to add language to a school safety bill that would have further limited sales of guns to teenagers.

Nineteen sea turtles that rehabbed in Missouri after suffering the effects of cold water temperatures in New England are now back in the Atlantic Ocean off of Jacksonville, Florida. The turtles ventured into the water Wednesday afternoon. Their long journey was made possible by the Johnny Morris Sea Turtle Center in Springfield, Missouri, and the non-profit group Turtles Fly Too.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  The developer behind a “mass timber” apartment project in Downtown West said construction will start early next year. The project, called The 314, will feature 287 apartments, 15,000 square feet of commercial space — including a restaurant with views of the nearby Energizer Park — and about 373 parking spots at […]

ALTON – The city of Alton is proud to announce that it will host the Southwest Council of Mayors monthly meeting on Thursday, March 27th. The meeting will be held at the Renaissance X, located at 401 Piasa St, Alton, IL. The Southwestern Illinois Council of Mayors aims to provide a collaborative platform for cities within geographically related counties in southwestern Illinois to work together in the public interest on matters of mutual concern. This Council facilitates discussions among member municipalities, allowing them to jointly address challenges, share experiences regarding local governance, and represent a unified voice to achieve common objectives. This month, the Council will feature John Simmons as the guest presenter. Mr. Simmons, a respected retired attorney, philanthropist, and community leader, has been instrumental in community development through his creation of Alton Works—a private redevelopment company committed to fostering social and economic growth

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The sequel to This Is Spinal Tap, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, is hitting theaters in September. But before that fans are being given a chance to catch the…

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A new QuikTrip is being proposed on vacant property along a highway in St. Louis County.

From Construction Dive:  Poettker Construction, located in Breese, Illinois, uses its drones as a “jack of all trades” tool, according to the company’s in-house operator. Inspection, marketing, photography and safety all fit neatly into Poettker’s drone program, which the builder announced in February. Already, people on the ground and in the front office are seeing […]

BATCHTOWN — A devastating fire on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, has left the Jackson family in Batchtown grappling with severe losses, including the hospitalization of family member Paula Benoist Jackson. The fire consumed their home and claimed the lives of three of their dogs, while three others survived but require medical attention. Paula (shown above) was inside the residence when the fire erupted and sustained critical injuries that necessitated her being life-flighted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Currently in the Intensive Care Unit, she is reported to be stable, but her road to recovery is expected to be long and arduous. In response to the family's urgent needs, Courtney Smithee has organized a GoFundMe campaign aimed at alleviating some of the financial burdens they now face. The costs associated with Paula's life flight, her ICU stay, and anticipated medical treatments, including multiple surgeries, are expected to be significant. Additionally, Paula's inability to wor

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On March 25, 1925, 5,000 visitors attended the opening of Sessel’s expanded clothing store in their building at Third Street and Piasa Street (219-221 Piasa Street). “The occasion was one of the most notable events of the kind in the business history of Alton.” The celebration lasted from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and the store gave out 3,000 carnations and 2,000 balloons. In 1907, Maurice Sessel opened Sessel’s Alton store in a corner of the old Armory building. In 1914, Sessel’s leased additional space on the first floor. In 1919, the second floor was also taken over, and in 1924, the entire four-story building was leased. The building’s first floor housed the heating plant and coal bins for the Haskell property on Piasa Street. The heating plant was separated from the salesroom by only a tile and plaster partition, which “was a constant source of expense through merchandise being damaged by coal dust and caused much uneasiness on the part

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From Industrial Safety and Hygiene News:  In a recent episode of ISHN’s podcast, we talk to Chris Nickels, an expert on workplace safety and OSHA matters. He tells us why OSHA isn’t going anywhere, what we might and might not expect, how employers should deal with possible changes and why some things won’t change. Nickels is […]

The Missouri House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would enact new regulations on kratom products, which the National Institute on Drug Abuse defines as “an herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects.” Kratom products are currently legal both federally and in Missouri, and the legislation that received initial approval Wednesday would put an age restriction on who can buy the products at 21, along with limitations on ingredients. The bill needs a final vote in the…