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For shrinking Mississippi River towns, frequent floods worsen fortunes
The riverside community of West Alton, Missouri, is an example of one that has repeatedly been hit by floods. That's forced some people to leave and cut into the sense of community.
Are the cicadas gone where you are?
Rural Illinois man kills family member's dog over dispute, sheriff says
A rural Illinois man killed a family member's dog following a dispute and is facing charges, according to local authorities.
Have you ever had to rehome a pet in STL? Any advice?
Captain D's plans for expansion in St. Louis area
Fast-food seafood chain Captain D's is planning to expand its presence in the St. Louis area.
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Republicans rely on fake videos these days
From the Washington Post: In edited videos, Republican officials and allies of former president Donald Trump repeatedly tried to turn Biden’s Normandy visit into a highlight reel of senior moments and missteps, aimed at showing the president as infirm, addled or out of his depth. Trump, who turns 78 on Friday, has also repeatedly attacked ...continue reading "Republicans rely on fake videos these days"
University City leaders pass plan for police, court building renovations
Missouri governor turns down clemency for inmate facing execution on Tuesday
Def Leppard opens hotline teasing new song
Looks like new music may be on the way from Def Leppard.The band shared a cryptic post on social media featuring a rotary phone on fire, with the words “Light…
Bold move from the city
Man who embezzled $500K from SLU hired by City of St. Louis
Blues to celebrate five-year Cup anniversary with game broadcasts, community events
Believe it or not, Wednesday marks five years since the St. Louis Blues secured their first Stanley Cup title in franchise history.
Incarcerated persons attack guards in St. Louis City and County jails
Prosecutors in St. Louis City and County have charged two incarcerated men for allegedly attacking guards at their respective municipal jails.
Hunter Biden convicted in gun case
Sure enough, Hunter Biden has been found guilty in the gun case. But I still expect a very mild sentence.
Ameren Missouri Submits $900M Backup Energy Center Plan
From St. Louis Business Journal: Ameren Missouri said Monday it has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission to build a planned 800 megawatt natural-gas-powered backup electric plant, with a bigger investment and later construction start than previously announced. The company, a unit of St. Louis-based Ameren Corp. (NYSE: AEE), had revealed in […]
Five Innovative Products
From Offsite Builder: When it comes to engineered building systems, the LEGO analogy has certainly been overused. However, the interlocking CMU replacements made by Miami, Fla.-based RENCO USA actually fit the bill. According to CEO Kenneth Smuts, buildings made from the blocks can stand up to hurricane-strength winds, and the company has already used them […]
How an American Dream of Housing Became a Reality in Sweden
From The New York Times: As an architect, Ivan Rupnik thinks the solution to America’s affordable housing shortage is obvious: Build more houses. Start today. But the way homes are built in the United States makes speed impossible. Years ago, Rupnik’s Croatian grandmother, an architect herself, pointed him to an intriguing answer to this conundrum: […]
Ameren Illinois Announces Electric Infrastructure Improvements In Fairmont City
From Riverbender: Residents of Fairmont City can expect improved electric service reliability following the installation of new, larger power poles by JF Electric, a contractor for Ameren Illinois. The infrastructure enhancements, aimed at bolstering the resiliency of the power grid, come at a time when increasingly volatile weather patterns are putting more strain on aging […]
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