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The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the community for information regarding a hit and run over the weekend.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  Parkway School District has scrapped its latest plan for a much-needed early childhood center. District leaders wanted to build a state-of-the-art, $26 million child care center near Wren Hollow Elementary and Southwest Middle in Manchester. It’d have over a dozen classrooms, a nature trail, outdoor classrooms and community garden. Moreover, it’d […]

GRAFTON — Mayor Mike Morrow has officially filed his petition to seek a second term in office during the Consolidated Election scheduled for April 1, 2025. The announcement comes as Morrow expresses gratitude for the support he has received from the community throughout his first term. “I am grateful for all of the support I have received, and I look forward to serving the citizens of Grafton for a second term,” Morrow said. In an effort to engage voters, Morrow has sent personal letters to each registered voter in Grafton, outlining his accomplishments and future goals. In the letter, he emphasizes his commitment to transparency and community involvement, highlighting initiatives such as a quarterly newsletter that informs residents about projects, grants, and legislative matters. He also noted that city council meetings are broadcast live and available for viewing on YouTube. Morrow reflected on his first term, stating, “Together as a team, we accomplished

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From MachineDesign:  National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) is an annual event that recognizes and promotes the importance of apprenticeships across a range of industries. This year, this significant week takes place Nov. 17-23, marking its 10-year anniversary. This milestone celebration is a collaborative effort spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Labor with various organizations participating, including […]

I don't know how big a deal this is, but in the aftermath of the Trump election economic uncertainty has reached its highest level since the index began 40 years ago: There have actually been a few single-day spikes higher than the current level, but the difference is that today's reading is the result of ...continue reading "Economic uncertainty has surged since Trump was elected"

From St. Louis Business Journal:  The Illinois governor said Thursday that he looks forward to seeing how a $55 million Metro East technology center project contributes not just to the advancement of innovation in Illinois, but the St. Louis region. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who had appeared at the 2019 kickoff of private redevelopment company AltonWorks’ […]

From St. Louis American:  As Tony Thompson, the founder and CEO of Kwame Building Group, built his firm into a national leader in construction management, he was planning to establish a foundation that would have an educational impact on the communities it served. The Kwame Charitable Foundation welcomed more than 250 guests to its second […]

Councilman Dennis Hancock’s attorney said the judge shouldn’t decide until Hancock can make his defense.

From Area Development:  HWI (HarbisonWalker International), a supplier of refractory products and services in the U.S. and member of the Calderys Group, plans to expand its operations in Fulton, Missouri. The $13.9 million project is expected to create 11 jobs. The investment includes the construction of an additional lightweight monolithics refractories manufacturing facility that will […]

From West Newsmagazine:  Demolition has just barely begun on Chesterfield Mall, the site of the future Downtown Chesterfield development. Onlookers will still see the remains of the shuttered mall for many months, and developer Michael Staenberg, president of The Staenberg Group (TSG), said that will likely be the landscape until April of 2025 when demolition […]

ALTON - Cameo C. Holland, the City Treasurer of Alton, announced her decision not to seek reelection after seven years of service, citing a decline in collaborative governance and personal considerations. In a heartfelt message addressed to the citizens of Alton, Holland expressed her gratitude for the support she received during her tenure and reflected on the challenges and rewards of her role. Holland's announcement comes as she prepares to transition away from public office, a decision influenced by her experiences over the past eleven years with the city. "While serving you has been immensely rewarding, it has also presented many challenges," she said. Holland noted that her initial inspiration stemmed from a collaborative spirit that emphasized citizen engagement, but she observed a diminishing focus on this principle in recent times. In her message, Holland highlighted the importance of family and personal growth, particularly as a new parent. "As a new parent, I recognize

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We’re excited to announce the launch of the crowdfunding campaign for our new card game: One Billion Users. In this fast-paced and entertaining card game, you take on the role of a social media mogul competing to build the most successful social network. We’ve spent much of this year designing, testing, and refining the game […]

The movie explores the impact of Ferguson teen Michael Brown Jr.'s death on Aug. 9, 2014, and the unrest that followed.

Andy Blunt, head of Husch Blackwell Strategies, will lead Securing Missouri’s Future, the group raising money for the inauguration.

In the Spirit of the Season, FOX 2 and St. Louis 11 have teamed up with Magdala House to raise awareness and funds for serving the unhoused and developmentally disabled in St. Louis.

Legendary soul singer Al Green is back with a new song, dropping a cover of the R.E.M. classic “Everybody Hurts.”“While we were in the studio recording ‘Everybody Hurts,’ I could really…

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Recycling is getting a major upgrade in St. Peters after 25 years of using plastic blue bags that weren’t recyclable.

MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in St. Clair County, Illinois, is getting a new nonstop flight.