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One teen was found inside an apartment building, and another was found in a nearby field. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

From Webster-Kirkwood Times:  After more than two years of discussions, reviews and revisions, Des Peres’ first multi-family development, Magnolia Ridge, was approved by the Des Peres Board of Aldermen. The complex is on 6.45 acres at 13431 Manchester Road, east of Sam’s Club. The five-story building will have 182 units with 4,000 square feet of […]

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune:  Registration is now open for the 14th annual Tradeswomen Build Nations conference scheduled for Sept. 27-29 in New Orleans. The convention, sponsored in part by the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU), is the largest yearly event of its kind for women of all ages and skill levels who […]

From First Alert 4:  The St. Louis region’s transit advocacy organization Citizens for Modern Transit showed a study of the projected economic growth of the St. Louis MetroLink Green Line. Officials say that construction will have an overall economic impact of $2.9 billion and an additional $58.5 million in statewide economic activity will be generated within […]

From Leader Publications:  It looks like the owner of a lawfully nonconforming mobile home community in Cedar Hill will get to expand and improve the development following a recent Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission decision. On July 11, the commission decided to recommend that the Jefferson County Council approve a request from Paradise Estates, […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 will introduce new policies regarding IDs and cell phones for the 2024–2025 school year. “This year, we’re going to be tightening the focus in two areas of our handbook at all of our schools, but especially our secondary schools,” said Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton during the Board of Education regular meeting on July 29, 2024. Starting on the first day of school, students must wear IDs at all times in District #7 schools. Elementary students will keep their IDs at school, while secondary school students will take them home every night. Elementary students will also receive a temporary ID to use as a library card. If middle school and high school students forget their IDs, they will be issued a temporary ID to wear during the school day. Shelton said there will be a “progression of consequences” if students consistently forget their IDs. “There’s also the delineation

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From West Newsmagazine:  Another phase of the Villages at Brightleaf in Wildwood was approved at the City Council meeting July 15. Developer Fischer & Frichtel Custom Homes had proposed up to 34, single-family detached dwellings on an 8.3-acre tract located on the west side of Taylor Road extension, north of Hwy. 100, and east of […]

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:  Peters city officials passed a bill at the July 25 Board of Alderman meeting authorizing the funding, planning and other necessary actions to improve Lot 5 of the Premier 370 Business Park Plat 5 utilizing $6 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds. The lot spans 36.5 acres and hosts a 487,000-square-foot […]

Francisco Gonzalez remembers some family members, but is having trouble remembering his wife and his children, according to an update on GoFundMe.

From Call Newspapers:  The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen again discussed a proposed World War II Veterans memorial at its July 9 meeting. Spearheaded by petitioner George Despotis, the proposed memorial is set to sit at the corner of West Watson and Lindbergh Boulevard. The location is the future site of a previously-approved bank, also […]

FARMERSVILLE – Farmersville Community will host a Community Blood Drive in collaboration with ImpactLife on Wednesday, August 14. The event will take place from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, located at 104 S. East St. in Farmerville in Montgomery County. ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals, is urging residents to participate in the drive. Potential donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment by contacting ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or by visiting www.bloodcenter.org and using code 60000 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested to streamline the donation process. Donors must meet specific eligibility criteria, including being at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission available through www.bloodcenter.org ), weighing more than 110 pounds, and presenting a photo I.D. For questions about eligibility, individuals can call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before June 19,

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From Labor Tribune:  Missouri Women in Trades is seeking nominations and sponsorships for its 6th Annual Blue Collar/Black Tie Tradeswomen Awards Gala on Friday, Oct. 4. The event will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the LIUNA Event Center at 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd. in Sunset Hills. It will include dinner, an open […]

From West Newsmagazine:  One of Chesterfield’s established goals for 2024 is to create a proposed strategy for the replacement of the 27-year-old aquatic facility on Lydia Hill Drive. The city previously funded a survey to assess the community’s desires and expectations regarding the future disposition of the facility. That study was conducted by Waters Edge […]

On This Day, July 30, 2003…The Rolling Stones, Rush, AC/DC and The Guess Who were among the artists who headlined the Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto concert, also known as…

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FEMA says 'Disaster Survivor Assistance' teams are often sent to rural areas to help disaster. Crews will be conducting preliminary assessments from 11 to 1.

It's officially deadline day. Less than eight hours remain for the Cardinals to complete any midseason trades for the rest of the 2024 campaign.

July 30th is a date that has witnessed a myriad of significant historical events, spanning the globe and touching various aspects of human life, from politics to science, sports to culture. St. Louis Spotlight: The Founding of Washington University in St. Louis (1853) Another notable event for the St. Louis Metro Area is the founding of Washington University in St. Louis on July 30, 1853. Established by a group of influential St. Louis citizens, including waymaker William Greenleaf Eliot, the university has grown to become one of the nation's leading research institutions. It has played a critical role in the educational and cultural development of the region, contributing significantly to the intellectual and economic vitality of St. Louis. Sports Triumph: Uruguay Wins the First FIFA World Cup (1930) On the sporting front, July 30, 1930, is remembered for the historic victory of Uruguay in the inaugural FIFA World Cup. Held in Montevideo, Uruguay defeated

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