Aggregator

A street scene in Santa Ana. Or a sidewalk scene, anyway.

The Osprey is back in the air after being grounded for months following a crash last November that killed eight U.S. service members in Japan. But there are still questions as to whether it should be. The complicated aircraft flies fast like a plane but converts to land like a helicopter, and even minor mistakes…

The post Takeaways from the AP’s investigation into Osprey safety issues appeared first on The Big 550 KTRS.

St. Louis agriculture technology firm Elemental Enzymes, which develops products to aid crop growth, plans to expand its presence in St. Louis with a new manufacturing facility.

GODFREY - The Resurrection Lutheran Church Men’s Club in Godfrey successfully hosted its fifth Chili Drive-Thru, raising $3,372 to support victims of Hurricane Helene. The event took place over three Thursdays in October, drawing community support as over 700 bowls of chili, made from Dan Garner’s “Blue Ribbon Recipe,” were sold. The funds raised came from chili sales, “keep the change” donations, community contributions, and seed money from Thrivent. The proceeds will assist individuals affected by the hurricane, which caused significant damage in recent weeks. The Chili Drive-Thru has a history of supporting various causes, including world hunger, local food pantries, flood disaster relief, and aid for the Maui fire last year. Lutheran Disaster Response, which collaborates with other charities, is known for its commitment to long-term recovery efforts, helping communities rebuild and become self-sustaining. The event's popularity was evident, a

Continue Reading

ALTON - Senior Services Plus is excited to host its first “Merry Mixer” event. This event is set to take place on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at 2 p.m. in the School House Grill, and we're inviting older adults ages 55-plus in our community to join in the festive fun! Tickets for this event are $10 and can be purchased online or in person at Senior Services Plus. Attendees will enjoy a warm atmosphere with coffee, pie, and a variety of fun activities to enjoy with others. It's the perfect opportunity to add a little cheer to your season and build connections with others in the community. Whether you're looking to meet new friends, rekindle old connections, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere, the Merry Mixer promises an afternoon of joy and camaraderie. We look forward to welcoming participants and spreading some holiday cheer across the community. For more information, please reach out to Sydney Peckham at speckham@seniorservicesplus.org or call 618-465-3298 ext. 116.

Continue Reading

The venture capital arm of the St. Louis-based industrial technology and software company has invested in the seed funding round of a Canadian software business.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - The Illinois Center for Autism will hold our Third Annual Women, Wine & Wonderland event on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. The event is to benefit the children and adults in a six-county area we serve. All proceeds directly benefit ICA, and the children adults, and families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder we serve. ICA provides a day school program, adult services program and client and family services program. The Illinois Center for Autism is located at 548 South Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights, IL., 62208 "We are honored to have Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton as our featured speaker," the Center for Autism said in a statement. "Our past speakers have been Olympian Jackie Joyner Kersee and Congresswoman Nikki Budzinksi. We are also honored to have Without Limits SO Cheer, performing." Tickets and information can be obtained on our website illinoiscenterforautism.org. or by calling 618-398-7500.

Continue Reading

A sports bar located just north of Saint Louis University's Midtown campus has closed.

The lanes will be closed throughout the weekend.

Two internet cables in the Baltic Sea have been cut, and one current guess is that it was done by a Chinese vessel at the behest of Russia. But why cut an obscure cable between Sweden and Lithuania? Rod Thornton, an expert at King's College London, explains: “It’s cutting a cable that isn’t going to ...continue reading "Who cut Sweden’s lifeline to Lithuania?"

Elon Musk’s ExTwitter has filed an important First Amendment lawsuit against California over its unconstitutional law regulating deepfakes. This follows Musk’s earlier successful challenge to the state’s social media “transparency” law. Yes, sometimes Elon Musk actually does file good First Amendment cases that help protect free speech. I’m just as amazed as anyone, but it’s […]

Today on TAP: More firepower to Ukraine and even more (if possible) ineffectualness toward Netanyahu

It would be an immense understatement to say that St. Louis Public Schools encountered profound challenges in the past few months. Not only has the district faced struggles providing transportation for students, but the Board of Education recently fired its superintendent. And members of that seven-person board are also eying potential school closures and difficulties recruiting and retaining special education personnel. On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Board of Education members Toni Cousins and Matt Davis provide an in-depth look at St. Louis Public Schools’ challenges — and why political leaders need to be engaged to help mitigate them.

St. Louis is in the spotlight after visitors were encouraged to explore the city's food, history, and culture. A new article from Forbes recently praised St. Louis as a 'nice little secret,' diving into the history and various features throughout the city that allow it to stand out.

St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers SWAT responded to a Benton Park West home after an armed person barricaded themselves on Tuesday.

An 18-year-old Hazelwood man was charged Tuesday after fleeing from police in an stolen vehicle.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $857,000 in grant funding was awarded to 11 certified local tourism and convention bureaus across the state. This funding was awarded through the International Tourism Grant Program as part of efforts to grow Illinois’ tourism industry. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau will receive a total of $228,127 from the statewide grant. “Illinois is truly in the Middle of Everything, and our tourism industry is thriving like never before,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to the International Tourism Grant Program, 11 local tourism and convention bureaus will showcase the best of Illinois to global audiences, attract international visitors, and drive growth to local economies statewide.” "These grants empower our communities to share their stories with the world," said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. "From historic landmarks to vibran

Continue Reading

A live bootleg of a classic Tom Petty concert is being released in late November. The Petty estate has teamed with Jack White's Third Man Records to release Tom Petty and…

Source

EAST ST. LOUIS – Ameren Illinois leaders, alongside local public officials and stakeholders, gathered today to celebrate the energizing of the utility’s second solar energy center in East St. Louis. This milestone supports a $6.9 million diverse contractor spend and marks the completion of $20 million in clean energy solar investments. Overall, the company has invested $80 million in energy and reliability improvements in the community in the last eight years. Located near the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center on N. 18th Street, the East St. Louis Solar Energy Center II features over 3,000 solar panels and batteries designed to store energy for use during peak demand periods and can power 650 homes. "Thanks to the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, today we are producing clean, reliable, and equitable energy right here in the community, for the community,” said Lenny Singh, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois. “We are creating opportunities by turning

Continue Reading