Three Metro-East lawmakers are speaking out in support of plans recently announced by World Wide Technology Raceway. State Sen. Christopher Belt along with State Representatives Katie Stuart and Jay Hoffman have issued a joint statement in support of NASCAR’s decision to make the Enjoy IL 300 a playoff race, and to return the X-finity racing series…
From NPR: Laclede’s Landing has cycled through many identities throughout the history of St. Louis. Now, some people involved with its redevelopment in recent years hope the landing’s next one will be as a residential neighborhood. The small district tucked directly north of the Gateway Arch National Park has quietly undergone a massive redevelopment with […]
Federal prosecutors say a former aide to two New York governors has been charged with acting as an undisclosed agent of the Chinese government. Linda Sun was arrested Tuesday morning along with her husband at their multimillion-dollar home on Long Island. Prosecutors say Sun blocked representatives of the Taiwanese government from having access to high-level…
From Area Development: The Biden administration has set forth ambitious goals for electric vehicle (EV) adoption and infrastructure buildout, targeting 50% of new passenger vehicle and light-truck sales to be EVs by 2030, supported by a network of 500,000 EV charging stations. Achieving these goals is important for reducing the U.S.’s carbon footprint, establishing the […]
From Leader Publications: The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission has given its OK to a request to rezone 20 acres of vacant land along West Four Ridge Road south of Rock Creek Road in House Springs, which, if approved, would be the first step for developers to build a subdivision there. On Aug. 22, […]
Today is a do-over. Allow me to explain. Nebulas in the night sky are basically just clouds of gas made luminous by starlight. They consist of hydrogen alpha gas (red), sulphur (a slightly different shade of red), and oxygen (blue). Serious astrophotographers capture this by using monochrome cameras and a set of narrowband filters that ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
From St. Louis Business Journal: Midtown developer Jassen Johnson is wrapping a $7 million project that adds 45 apartments and several restaurants to the neighborhood. Construction on the project, called Oakland, is in its final stages, with residents expected to begin moving into the apartments in October. The development has involved renovating the 42,000-square-foot building […]
ALTON - The Alton Expo will take place at the Alton Amphitheater from Thursday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Sept. 8. It will feature live entertainment, rides, games, and fair food. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said: "The Alton Expo is a family-friendly event. Safety and security of the event are always a top priority. The Alton Police Department will have a large police presence at the event as well as private security used at all events at the amphitheater. "Last year, we implemented an additional security protocol for the event. Specifically, anyone 17 years of age and under needed to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian while at the Alton Expo. Those who were not accompanied by a parental figure would have been asked to leave until they could return with one, but no such instances occurred. "This measure helped lead to a great event that was safe for all. Based on the success last year, the positive feedback received about the safety measure, and our desire to provide
From Construction Dive: In fiscal year 2023, the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division secured over $35.5 million in back wages for nearly 18,000 construction employees — more funds than from any other U.S. industry. Wage theft can come in many forms, such as not paying overtime, not paying union or pension dues or misclassifying […]
Are you curious about how Truth Social stock is doing? Sure you are. DJT got a little bounce when the Republican convention started, but that wore off quickly and the stock has tanked completely ever since Kamala Harris entered the race. It's down 40% from its pre-convention price. Mind you, it's still selling for about ...continue reading "DJT stock is down 40% thanks to Kamala Harris"
From West Newsmagazine: In early spring of 2024, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) began construction on a roundabout at Route CC (Wild Horse Creek Road) and Hwy. 109. Construction has hit a lull at the moment. Ryan Pearcy, the area engineer for MoDOT West County, said most of the prep work for the first […]
Food Network star and self-proclaimed “Flavortown” mayor Guy Fieri has crisscrossed the country for nearly two decades through his iconic show “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Patrick Johnson, 70 years of age, of the 800 block of Mclaran, St Louis, MO 63147, for Assault First Degree or Attempt and Armed Criminal Action. A booking photo of Johnson is attached. Johnson is being held without bond. The probable cause statement reads: The victim was discovered face down on his front porch with a lot of blood surrounding him. There was blood splatter on the walls and ceiling of the porch. The victim was determined to suffer a skull fracture and a traumatic brain injury. The day after the victim's injuries were sustained, the defendant, the victim's roommate, was observed cleaning blood from the home. Furthermore, the defendant's cane was broken into two pieces and was found to have blood on it. The victim identified the defendant as the person that beat him with a stick-like object after an argument. St. Louis County Police Department
Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit concluded, in Anderson v. TikTok, that algorithmic recommendations aren’t protected by Section 230. Because they’re the platforms’ First Amendment-protected expression, the court reasoned, algorithms are the platforms’ “own first-party speech,” and thus fall outside Section 230’s liability shield for the publication of third-party speech. […]
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. — Bianca Quintana was just taking a walk in the early morning dark near her mother’s house on South Coors Boulevard. There, the city streets of Albuquerque give way to feed stores and irrigation ditches, and the sounds of chickens and crickets mingle with high-speed traffic noise. Quintana, a 31-year-old mother of […]
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