From Construction Business Owner: If you believe the statistics — and a whole slew of press — Generation Z is an emerging generation of men and women who are trading in their schoolbooks and strapping on tool belts. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, the number of students who enrolled in vocational-focused community colleges rose […]
Elon Musk’s SLAPP suit against Media Matters has hit a roadblock, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals—not exactly known for its progressive rulings—has granted a stay on Judge Reed O’Connor’s order compelling the nonprofit to reveal its donor information. These days, the Fifth Circuit is where good law goes to die, but apparently even […]
Police said Cameron Delap fired shots at a moving vehicle. The shots struck and killed an innocent woman who was standing on the other side of the street.
From Leader Publications: House Springs Elementary School has a new playground. Students love it, Principal Angie Ritzel said. “Our students think our new playground is amazing,” she said. “When I asked some of the kids how they liked the new playground, they said things like, ‘We love it; the new slide is perfect; the soft […]
With some GOP leaders in Missouri already plotting ways to overturn an abortion-rights amendment if it passes next month, the Republican set to take over as speaker of the state House says lawmakers should abide by the will of the voters. State Rep. Jon Patterson, a Lee’s Summit Republican expected to become House speaker when […]
From News Channel 20: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) state officials gathered Wednesday morning to celebrate a significant construction milestone. A “final pour” ceremony marked the last structural concrete pour on the new $105 million health science building at the SIUE campus. During the event, attendees toured the 176,000 square foot building that will accommodate […]
Of the many annoyances in life, a trip to the local motor vehicle office can rank near the top.
In early November, the Missouri Department of Revenue will activate new equipment intended to reduce the aggravation, speed up lines and get all of its systems talking to one another.
“With this roll out, there’s going to be new computers, scanners and a tablet for the customer,” said Ken Struemph, director of the Division of Motor Vehicle and Driver Licensing.
The tablet will let the license…
From RiverBender: Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) presented a $500,000 check for the Parsons Place Preservation Project on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The funding is intended for Urban Strategies, Inc. to renovate the Parsons Place mixed-income apartment complex, aiming to catalyze future economic development and stabilize housing in East St. Louis. Budzinski secured the funding through […]
James Taylor is showing his support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz's campaign for the White House. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set appear at Walz’s rally in Wilmington,…
DURHAM, N.C. — As a weekend morning in late September dips into the afternoon, Annar Parikh finally gets an eligible voter to answer the door. After Parikh gives a rundown of some of the local candidates in North Carolina’s election, she asks the woman if she plans to vote in the presidential election. “It’s personal,” […]
From St. Louis Public Radio: Plans for a roughly $232 million Downtown West mixed-use development moved forward Tuesday after the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Board voted to approve the remaining $171 million in bonds for the project and a construction sales tax exemption. The development by AHM Group aims to transform 12 acres of […]
ALTON - The Alton City Council on Wednesday gave their final approval to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project to renovate a vacant property. The project will see exterior improvements made to a former Credit Union building as a Godfrey business prepares to move in . The building at 3401 E. Broadway will undergo a complete roof replacement at a total cost of $84,281.55. The city has agreed to provide $21,070 in TIF funding under the terms of a redevelopment agreement with LDMG Ventures LLC. The property was originally home to 1st MidAmerica Credit Union. At one point, the Alton Dispensary was considering reopening in the building before City Council members voted down an amendment to make that reopening possible. Planning & Development Director Greg Caffey said earlier this week that a Godfrey-based “print media corporation” specializing in “commercial signage” would be moving into the renovated space, but few additional details have
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