From St. Louis Business Journal: A contractor has filed an $819,629 mechanic’s lien on the new Barnes-Jewish Hospital tower in the Central West End. The lien comes as BJC HealthCare, which owns and operates the facility, has showed off the 16-story Plaza West Tower, 1 Barnes-Jewish Plaza, the replacement for the old Queeny Tower, demolished in […]
RIVERBEND - Local author Tori Ross is known for her romantic comedies, and her newest book is no exception. Released on Oct. 21, 2025, “The Sole Scheme” tells the story of Chantel, a down-on-her-luck woman who decides to sell pictures of her feet online. But things heat up when her boss, Jerico, discovers her secret. Ross describes the story as “a slow burn,” with tropes like grumpy/sunshine that are sure to satisfy any romcom reader. She noted that her success has come as a surprise, but she loves to write these steamy books. “If you would’ve told me I was going to do this five years ago, I would have punched you in the face,” she laughed. “I did not think this would happen.” Ross joked that the book is “almost a raunch-com,” with a raunchy sense of humor and plenty of steaminess. She loves writing romance novels and, true to the genre, always makes sure her characters have a happy ending. “This i
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe addressed several key topics in an exclusive, one-on-one interview Tuesday with FOX 2, including the state's growing energy needs and a petition challenging the state's congressional redistricting.
From St. Louis Business Journal: Each day, a steady stream of contractors and residents head in person to St. Louis City Hall to do something that, in other jurisdictions, they could do online: file for building permits. A sign posted on the wall outside the building division, on the fourth floor, outlines the process for […]
The AIA St. Louis 2025 Design Awards were presented Oct. 16th at the Center Contemporary Arts (COCA). The awards recognize projects that demonstrate design excellence across architecture, interiors, unbuilt work, small projects, drawings, and craft. Jury chairs for this year’s awards included Maija Kreishman, FAIA, principal with Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, Architecture and Unbuilt […]
JERSEY COUNTY - The Jersey County Sheriff's Office held its inaugural shooting competition last week to evaluate the marksmanship skills of its personnel. The event took place at the department’s training facility and featured three handgun events designed to challenge participants’ proficiency. The competition included the JCSO Combat Badge Shoot, created by Deputy Caleb Gibson; the newly established JCSO Qualification course; and the FBI Bullseye Course of Fire. These events were combined into a fast-paced contest that tested the abilities of the officers and correctional staff who chose to compete. The competition was organized to honor Deputy Caleb Gibson, the office’s primary firearms instructor, whose expertise and instruction were instrumental in developing the skills of the participants. The top prize, the "Caleb Gibson Top Shot Award," was named after him in recognition of his marksmanship and teaching. After rigorous competition, Deputy Travis Trisler
WASHINGTON — On day 21 of the federal government shutdown, the political tensions and policy differences that contributed to it appeared likely to destroy any chance for the GOP-controlled Congress to find the bipartisanship needed to pass the dozen bills needed to fund the government. While that is very inside baseball, failing to approve the […]
Every state with either a Democratic governor, attorney general or both signed a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the justices to side with Illinois and Chicago to continue blocking President Donald Trump’s proposed deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. In an amicus brief filed Monday in the Trump administration’s appeal to overturn lower […]
Editor’s Note: In late September the City of St. Louis signed an ordinance allowing Accessory Dwelling Units. Seattle has streamlined the process for ADUs and created a housing revolution. From RG Pro Builders Blog: Seattle’s skyline isn’t the only thing changing in the Emerald City. Tucked behind homes and nestled in basements across neighborhoods, a […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - On Tuesday, St. Louis County Executive Sam Page spoke against a decision to double pet adoption fees at the St. Louis County Animal Shelter. Adoption fees jump from $40 to $80 starting on Oct. 29. Page said the upcoming change will hurt an already overcrowded shelter. Page initially vetoed legislation [...]
Since its founding in 1927 in St. Louis’s Mill Creek neighborhood, Vashon High School has stood tall as a powerful symbol of Black self-determination, intellectualism, and cultural pride. But for much of that time, the school and its community have been locked in a protracted struggle to keep Vashon’s doors open against systemic racism, institutional …
ALTON — Claude Elijah Hendricks, 21, of Berkeley, Missouri, has been charged with multiple felonies following a home invasion at a residence on Highland Avenue in Alton. At approximately 8:39 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, Alton Police responded to a report of a male armed with a firearm at a home in the 800 block of Highland Avenue. Officers arrived to find the suspect had fled the scene. While searching the area, the suspect returned and unlawfully entered the residence while occupants were inside. Officers established a perimeter, but Hendricks exited the home and fled on foot. A coordinated search involving the Alton Police Department and several neighboring law enforcement agencies resulted in his arrest without further incident. A firearm believed to be in Hendricks’ possession was recovered near the residence. Following an investigation, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine charged Hendricks with home invasion, aggravated unlawful restraint, aggravated
ELSAH – A woman from Alton faces her latest set of felony charges in Jersey County after allegedly trespassing at an Elsah home and battering an elderly victim. Venus V. Arrietta, 46, of Alton, was charged on Oct. 15, 2025 with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony) and criminal trespass to residence (a Class 4 felony). Arrietta allegedly knowingly entered a residence in Elsah without legal authority which she knew was occupied on Sept. 17, 2025. On the same day, she reportedly battered a victim who was 60 years of age or older at the time of the offense by grabbing the victim’s arm and twisting it, causing the victim to lose her balance and hit her shoulder on a nearby door. Jersey County Court records show Arrietta had previously been charged in 2023 with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and driving on a revoked/suspended license. The weapon possession charge was later dismissed in that case after she pleaded guilty to the suspended license
Phil Collins may have retired from touring, but his music is going on the road next year. The Phil Collins Story, described as a "docu-concert" and an "immersive musical journey," will…
St. Louis County Police Chief Kenneth Gregory has decided to re-establish the department’s relationship with 1st Phorm, after cutting ties with the company just over a year ago for comments its founder made about female police officers.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Nigerian man filed a lawsuit against a St. Louis County woman last week for allegedly selling him a car for $147,000 but never delivering it. According to court records, plaintiff Briggs Egharevba inquired through Instagram about purchasing a newer model Lexus LX 600 with Adesuwa Renee Ogiozee in October [...]
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