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DeAnna will compete in the finals at 12:57 Tuesday. She has a chance to become the first American woman to win a medal in hammer throw.

Stop in every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 for Trivia Night with Mack and Mace at Steve's Hot Dogs. Stop at the table to sign up. Come back every week, […]

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Keisha Scarlett lasted only one year as superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools. What happened? Here’s a recap.

ST. LOUIS --  Missouri voters are set to nominate a Republican candidate for governor and other statewide offices, likely deciding the next leaders of a strongly conservative state currently without any Democratic statewide officials. Another high-profile race in the St. Louis area is the Democratic matchup in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. Incumbent candidate Cori Bush [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Missouri’s primary election was August 6, 2024. Voters decided on which candidates got a spot on the November ballot and also weighed in on key issues. The stakes are high. The U.S. Congress, Governor, Attorney General, and other top state positions were up for grabs. Results are below.

From Offsite Builder:  About 12 years ago, a group of offsite luminaries, representing multiple perspectives from manufacturers, contractors, academia, designers and developers, came together to establish a forum for all those wishing to advance the use of offsite construction. Thus, was born the National Institute of Building Science’s (NIBS) Off-Site Construction Council (OSCC). One of […]

From Contractor Magazine:  In the construction industry, the challenge isn’t just about tackling today’s projects but also about building an enduring business amid a decades-long labor shortage. The rising costs and uncertain job prospects associated with traditional college paths are making the trades a viable alternative to help fill this labor gap. But to truly […]

This week Construction Forum drone pilot/photographer Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle LLC captures “Vande East,” which is Phase 2 of the City Foundry STL project. The second, $125 million phase will feature a 14-story tower with 272 apartments. Also planned are an 83,000-square-foot office building, 25,000 square feet of retail space and a 481-car parking […]

It hasn’t been a fun few years for once-respected tech news outfit CNET. After being purchased by private equity backed marketing firm Red Ventures in 2020, the company has been in a downward spiral due to brunchlord mismanagement, facing scandal after scandal surrounding everything from softening its coverage to please advertisers, to using fake “AI” […]

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 […]

EDWARDSVILLE - United Way of Greater St. Louis will once again host its Power of the Purse fundraiser to raise money for local families and individuals in need. On Aug. 22, 2024, community members can enjoy a silent auction, a live auction, live music and food from Bella Milano at the Power of the Purse fundraiser. Located in the Leclaire Room of the Lewis and Clark Community College N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville, the event will raise funds for 118 organizations located in nine counties across Illinois. “When our agencies are reaching out and we can help, it’s just a blessing to know that we’re making a real difference in our community,” said Debra Pitts, civic leader with the Auxiliary Board of the Illinois Region North. “The Power of the Purse is awesome. We get to have accessories, purses, see people, eat good food from Bella Milano. But the bottom line is, it’s a fundraiser, we raise money, and it all goes back to the community.”

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Tony Charboneau and Brandi Luffy are both facing murder and other charges in connection with the June 20 death in Washington County.

The crashes happened Saturday night on Highway 111.

A man died in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon in west St. Louis County near the intersection of Trowbridge Road and Clarkson Road.

The Illinois State Police is teaming up with East St. Louis community leaders and churches to help build safer communities.

Janes and Pang Atelier offers weekly open figure sessions to people with all levels of experience. There will be a live model on every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8pm, […]

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ALTON — At Duke Bakery, the term "family business" takes on a literal meaning. This summer, the bakery employed three sisters, Paige, Brooke, and Morgan Rister, continuing a long-standing tradition of hiring family members. Ben Hollis of Duke Bakery remarked on the bakery's generational workforce, stating, "Employing family members truly means Duke Bakery is a family business! These kids become part of our family as well - it is just so awesome to watch them grow up, go to college, get married, and start families of their own. It's always a treat to have former employees include us in their milestone events or just to stop by with the next generation of employees." Paige Rister, 18, is preparing to leave for college soon. Her sisters, Brooke, 17, and Morgan, 14, who received a work permit in June, are also part of the team. Hollis mentioned, "Since Paige will be off to college in a short time, I had to schedule the sisters together one last time!" Paige expressed her appreciation

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