St. Louis Development Corp. said it wanted a firm with “track record” of administering digital literacy programs. Instead, it hired a political consultancy.
The latest: Panama says Trump is full of shit and it hasn't agreed to let US warships transit the canal for free. A judge has paused Trump's offer to federal workers to resign their jobs and still be paid through September. Another judge has issued a nationwide injunction against Trump's attempt to do away with ...continue reading "The pushback against Trump is now well underway"
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Storms spawned at least one tornado, sent creeks over their banks and caused flash flooding Thursday in portions of West Virginia and Kentucky, while a wintry mix coated trees and roads in ice and even dropped “thunder ice” in several states. Residents and storm spotters in portions of Indiana, southern Michigan, [...]
A mirror returns exactly what stands before it. No amount of wealth can bribe it, no volume of threats can intimidate it, no technological innovation can reprogram it. A billionaire’s reflection shows the same unaltered truth as a beggar’s. This fundamental democracy of reflection—this absolute fidelity to physical reality—makes mirrors uniquely immune to power. They […]
GRANITE CITY - Monica Cooper, of Granite City, a beloved mother and friend, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, after a brief battle with pneumonia. She was 42 years old. Cooper is remembered for her vibrant personality and infectious laughter. Described as a dynamic and fun-loving individual, she touched the lives of many with her honesty, warmth, and generosity. "Her ‘shoot from the hip’ honesty, tempered with humor, and her warm smile will be deeply missed by all who knew her," her family shared in a heartfelt statement. She is survived by her children, Justin and Samantha Clark, and Casie and Jeremy Wright, along with her grandchildren, Emma and Miley. Cooper was the daughter of Vernon Gale Cooper and Linda Lentz, and she leaves behind siblings Tommy and Peggy Cooper, Kevin Cooper, and Michelle and Toby Wallace. In light of Cooper's passing, her family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral expenses and other unforeseen costs, as she did not
This week Construction Forum drone photographer Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle, LLC, captured progress on the new St. Louis Community College (STLCC) Center for Health Sciences and Technology at its Wildwood campus. The 132,900-square-foot center is projected to cost $84.5 million. KWAME Building Group is the construction manager. Christner is the architect and BSI […]
Record Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2025 celebration, taking place in independent record stores on April 12.Among this year’s releases:John Lennon’s Power To The…
“Despite the challenges of the past, this body is moving forward, and it is Senate Republicans who are leading the charge. We are moving conservative priorities,” Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer said.
By Kurt Erickson and Ezra Bitterman St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A St. Charles County man is accused of having nearly 2,000 pictures or videos containing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in his possession and trading some of that material online.
Legislation allowing low-dose intoxicating hemp drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor stores won the approval of committees in both the Missouri House and Senate this week. A House committee advanced a bill 12 to 5 on Wednesday afternoon, followed the next morning by a 5 to 1 by a Senate committee. […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Chick-fil-A restaurant located at 2319 Troy Road, Edwardsville, temporarily closed due to a boil order on Thursday morning, Feb. 6, 2025. However, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, the restaurant reopened, initially with drive-thru only. In a statement, Chick-fil-A expressed its commitment to safety earlier in the day and said at that time: “We are working to reopen safely as soon as possible.” The restaurant also acknowledged the impact of the closure on its customers, adding, “We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon.
We're nearly done with 2024 economic statistics. There are just a few stragglers left. Here is labor productivity for Q4: The trendline allows you to see periods when productivity lagged or grew more than average. The past couple of years have been slightly above trend, though you have to squint a bit to see it. ...continue reading "Productivity up 1.2% in final quarter of 2024"