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Founder of the St. Louis Media History Foundation, Absher was honored earlier this month with a proclamation from the Missouri House of Representatives.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts on Tuesday rejected calls to impeach federal judges who issue rulings that block Trump administration policies, a rare public statement from the nation’s highest sitting judge. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning […]

From Construction Dive:  New bipartisan legislation with union backing could amend the National Labor Relations Act and force labor and employer parties to negotiate faster to create and ratify a collective bargaining agreement once workers vote to form a union. The legislation, introduced March 4 by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., would require parties to begin negotiations within 10 […]

"Let this serve as a clear warning ... Anyone caught stealing from our community members during this difficult time will be arrested," police warned on Facebook.

From St. Louis Post Dispatch:  St. Louis architecture has a style all its own. You can look at many St. Louis houses and instantly know that they are from here. The deep red brick, sometimes accented with white glazed brick. The arches around the windows or doors. The long, narrow layouts — these are all […]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will connect students, graduates and community members with employers throughout the region during its annual Job Fair, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The fair is open to the public and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in The Commons on the Godfrey Campus. The event is free for employers and job seekers and typically draws more than 350 attendees annually. Career Resources Specialist Terri DeWerff said Career Services looks forward to connecting employers with job seekers on campus. “Lewis and Clark Career Services offers a variety of resources in resume development, interviewing skills, and online professional networking,” DeWerff said. “We coordinate with program faculty/staff to assist students and graduates with career readiness competencies as they prepare for their job search and the upcoming Job Fair.” DeWerff said 50 employers have registered for the fair this year. “The goal is to provide an even

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From Construction Dive:  Dive Brief: The U.S. DOT has rolled back a Biden-era policy that included environmental and social considerations in federally funded infrastructure projects, according to a Monday memo from the agency. The move rescinds two Federal Highway Administration memos, issued in 2021 and 2023, both titled “Policy on Using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Resources to Build […]

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that 2025 Spring enrollment at Illinois Community Colleges continues to surge, increasing to 8.9% compared to the previous Spring. The nearly 9% increase is the largest Spring-to-Spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) began collecting systemwide enrollment in the late 1990s, and the third straight year of Spring enrollment increases according to the state’s latest 2025 Spring Enrollment Report . “With the largest Spring-to-Spring enrollment increase and the third straight year of growth, our community colleges have not only bounced back from the pandemic – they are now stronger than ever thanks to our historic investments in education,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are the home to the third largest community college system in the nation, and we want to continue seeing growth and opportunity for working families by making higher education more affordable and accessibl

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From Human Resources Director:  Nearly half of employees in the United States don’t trust their HR leaders to address toxic behaviour in the workplace, according to a new report. Findings from iHire showed that 45.9% of employees said ‘no’ when asked if they trust HR to address toxic behaviours within their current or most recent […]

From St. Louis MO-Gov:  City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration (CDA) is launching the third year of Neighborhood Transformation Grants, with more than $16 million in available funding for projects that support affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and public space improvements. Since its inception, Neighborhood Transformation Grants have directed millions of dollars toward new housing construction, […]

EDWARDSVILLE - The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year: Grade 9 - Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Madison Dunn, Edwardsville Liam Hazelwonder, Godfrey Marion Hemmer, Fairview Heights Claire Houck, Maryville Collin Hudzik, Edwardsville Ryan Sullivan, New Douglas Lily Walloch, Collinsville Grade 9 - Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) Abby Ayer, Shiloh Elijah Ball, Worden Abby Dulaney, O'Fallon Lyla Eggebrecht, Wood River Oliver Elmer, Edwardsville Noah Gray, Collinsville Caitlyn Hardage, Caseyville Lily Hartzel, Troy Moira Krueger, Glen Carbon Laynie Menard, Glen Carbon Preston Menossi, Edwardsville Cole Payne, Edwardsville Matthew Redden, Edwardsville Henry Reiseck, Hamel Molly Schulmeister, Staunton Calista Stults, Collinsville Owen Trackwell, Maryville Josie Wright, Edwardsville

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Two men are behind bars after they allegedly stole from a Rolla business damaged in the aftermath of Friday evening's tornadoes.

From Missouri S&T:  Conleigh Hardin, a senior in civil engineering from Austin, Texas, attended a large high school but was in a program with fewer than 200 students. She liked the scaled down, personal feeling of it, and when it was time to decide on a college, she chose Missouri S&T for its size relative […]

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – A head-on collision on U.S. Route 50 in St. Clair County resulted in the deaths of three individuals in a crash that was reported at 8:49 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2025, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police Troop 8. The crash occurred west of Clinton County Line Road in St. Clair County, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement. Upon arrival, authorities discovered two occupants deceased at the scene, while a third was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. U.S. Route 50 was closed for several hours as officials investigated the incident, with the roadway reopening at approximately 1:35 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the crash or the identities of those involved. The Illinois State Police said the investigation is ongoing.

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The sheriff who was elected six times in the City of St. Louis and served as a Missouri legislator, Jim Murphy, passed away over the weekend.

From TAO+LEE on Medium by Peter Tao, Principal, Tao+Lee:  In our current times of being so divided, with blinders on and earplugs in place, not to mention so full of hatred, I felt I had to bring forth a Story……from, me. Just and Architect. A Moment of Awakening and Discovery on how to Think: When […]

Rod Stewart's ever-expanding family is definitely keeping him "Forever Young."As documented on Instagram, Rod and his wife Penny Lancaster got to meet their brand-new grandbaby Elsie, daughter of Rod's son…

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From PBS News:  As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports. John Yang: As the average cost of college in […]

From PBS: As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports. Thomas Stewart, Westchester Community College: There’s seven different types of […]