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St. Louis Cardinals announce new assistant GM and hitting coach
More changes are coming to the St. Louis Cardinals organization. The team formally announced a new assistant general manager and a new hitting coach on Tuesday.
McDonald's burger linked to E. coli outbreak in 10 states, including Missouri
The fast-moving outbreak has already reached 10 states and left one person dead.
These are the 'rattiest' cities in the US, according to Orkin's 2024 report
Chicago — which was briefly attached to a rat-shaped hole in a sidewalk this year — took the top spot again, marking a decade of ratty dominance.
Man kept 50 dogs at north St. Louis home, animal abuse charges say
David Sanders, 69, was charged with animal abuse and unlawful use of a weapon after police said they rescued more than 20 dogs from his home during a recent search.
'Lost opportunities': Rams' departure has Americans hearing less about St. Louis
St. Louis dwarfs Kansas City in size, but Americans have been hearing a lot more about the region’s smaller cousin after the Rams left for Los Angeles in 2016.
Raw data: The price of gasoline:
The price of gasoline has dropped 14% over the past six months.
Kaemmerlen Electric Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
In the early 1900s, an emerging electrical infrastructure in St. Louis created a market for small plug-in appliances and a need to repair them. Thus began Kaemmerlen Electric Co., which was founded in 1924, and would become the largest small appliance repair shop in St. Louis – fixing 50,000 plug-in clocks, toasters and radios annually. […]
Wood River Bans Unaccompanied Minors From Central Park
WOOD RIVER - After much discussion and debate, Wood River City Council members have officially voted to ban unaccompanied minors from Central Park. The park has reportedly become a “ hotbed of illegal activity ” as Police Chief Brad Wells has reported “numerous violent incidents and other illegal activity perpetrated by area youths” in recent months. The ordinance prohibits minors from being present at Central Park unless supervised by a “parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult” over the age of 25. During the public comment portion of Monday’s City council meeting , one resident said that while illegal activity isn’t a new phenomenon at Central Park, she agreed something needs to be done about it. However, she raised concerns about a lack of transparency about these incidents and the measures that would be taken to prevent them. These concerns prompted a response from Mayor Tom Stalcup, who said the city has
Foreigner adds more dates to Farewell tour; original members to play select dates
Fresh off the celebration of the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Foreigner has announced more dates for their Farewell tour, which originally launched in 2023.The latest additions kick off…
Playgrounds, projects on hold in St. Louis County because of council ‘inaction’
The projects include new playgrounds in Castle Point and Queeny Park, supplies for the county animal shelter and fire sprinklers at the jail, according to a letter.
Missouri won’t meet deadline for clearing months-long backlog of child care subsidies
A massive backlog of payments to Missouri child care providers will continue beyond October despite a previous pledge that the state will be caught up by the end of this month. Pam Thomas, assistant commissioner for Missouri’s Office of Childhood, told the State Board of Education Tuesday that the department would not meet its October […]
Edwardsville Prepares For Halloween With Exciting Community Events
EDWARDSVILLE – Halloween is creeping up quickly in Edwardsville and there’s a fun holiday lineup, including the ever-popular downtown Halloween parade, City Parks & Recreation events and community trick-or-treating, through Thursday, October 31. The City of Edwardsville has gathered details on what you need to know to safely enjoy the fun. The Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department will kick off the Halloween festivities early, with community events on Friday and Saturday, October 25-26. The R.P. Lumber Center, 6289 Tiger Drive, will host a “Spooky Skate” night from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, October 25. It will include an ice skating performance, costume contest, crafts and games, candy, photo opportunities and skating. Normal skate session fees apply. On Saturday, October 26, the Parks & Recreation Department’s Halloween Party in the Park will feature a Community Candy Walk from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the Halloween Costume Contest for multiple ages,
Missouri's child welfare director to retire next week
Darrell Missey, the director of the Missouri's child welfare agency, will officially retire from the role next week.
Grandfather shoots, critically injures his 19-year-old granddaughter in south St. Louis, police say
2024 Election: Who's on the Ballot in Madison County?
MADISON COUNTY - As the community gears up for Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, here are the candidates you can expect to see on your ballot in Madison County. For President and Vice President of the United States There are three options for president and vice president. Republican Donald Trump and his vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance are running against Democrat Kamala Harris and her vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his vice presidential candidate Nicole Shannahan are also on the ballot, though Kennedy has suspended his campaign. You also have the option to write in a candidate. For Representative in Congress 13th Congressional District At the congressional level, Republican Joshua Loyd is running against incumbent Nikki Budzinski , a Democrat. You also have the option to write in a candidate. The 13th Congressional District covers Macoupin County and parts of St. Clair, Madison, Sangamon, Piatt, Macon and Champaig
Intuit Asks The Verge To Delete Part Of Interview With Its CEO; The Verge Declined
There are examples of the Streisand Effect… and then there are examples of the Streisand Effect. And, frankly, what Intuit just decided to do to itself must surely be one of the most explosive and idiotic examples of the Streisand Effect I’ve ever come across. Readers here will be familiar with our posts about Intuit. […]
St. Louis University grad students move closer to union vote
Their effort to unionize began in February 2023, when students noticed SLU had not increased graduate students’ stipends for more than 10 years.
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® Inducts Scott Savacool as Treasurer
The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors® (SIOR) inducted Scott Savacool, SIOR, senior vice president at Colliers in St. Louis, MO, to serve a two-year term on the SIOR Board of Directors as treasurer. He assumed the position during SIOR’s Fall 2024 conference in Los Angeles, CA. Savacool, an office specialist, has been a member […]
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