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by Dr. John Gaal This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks at how prop bets are impacting young men here and abroad—to how obesity and sleep impact your brain’s health—to the Fahrenheit 451-like attacks on public library workers. Focal Point: This week I wish to discuss with our readers a couple of stories […]

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Summit Real Estate Group is marking its 30th anniversary with a $30,000 donation to Mission Realty Advisors, a nonprofit organization founded by Summit to expand community impact through accessible real estate expertise. What began as a milestone celebration evolved into something more meaningful. Following strong engagement and support from partners and the broader community during […]

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When Iron Maiden announced dates for their Run For Your Lives World Tour, they revealed that it would include a special show in the U.K. The band has since shared…

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ALTON - After years working at the intersection of food, community, and human need, one truth has become unmistakably clear: The greatest challenge in addressing food insecurity in America is not food supply. It is dignity. We live in one of the most resource-rich nations in the world. Nearly 40 percent of the food produced here is wasted, yet entire neighborhoods remain food deserts. Families struggle to access fresh, nutritious food close to home. The math simply does not add up. What’s

The St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center will be waiving its adoption fee tomorrow, giving shelter animals the chance to find their forever home without cost.

Safe, stable housing is widely recognized as essential for economic well-being, workforce stability, and resilient communities — yet in cities across the country, the benefits of recent housing growth are not shared equitably. That’s the core finding of “Abundance for Who?: Housing Access and Affordability in High-Growth Metropolitan Areas,” a new report from the Georgetown […]

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GILLESPIE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) presented $200,000 in new federal funding to the Gillespie Police Department. The funding will be used for key investments in street cameras and other technological upgrades that the community has needed for many years to increase safety for rural families. “Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Central and Southern Illinoisans is always my top priority. Rural law enforcement often faces unique challenges and I am proud to

Poettker Construction, an award-winning company specializing in construction management, design-build and general contracting services, earned a spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers List. This recognition honors ABC contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by the number of hours worked. As an ABC Top Performer, […]

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GRANITE CITY – Madison County authorities recently charged a local man with firing an illegally possessed weapon in a Granite City neighborhood. Robert L. Fayne, 44, of East St. Louis, was charged on Feb. 13, 2026 with one count each of felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 2 felony) and reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony). Fayne allegedly knowingly discharged a firearm on a residential street in a reckless manner on Jan. 1, 2026, endangering the bodily safety of residents

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is warning the public of "possible measles exposure" at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th) recently emailed a survey to district residents asking which of five issues mattered most to them and their families. Voters were invited to check boxes on Election Integrity, Mass Deportations & Border Security, Affordability and Eliminating Waste Fraud and Abuse. Miller said in the email, “I want to hear directly from you.” But some constituents noticed that checking a box without a place to comment might lead to misinterpretations about

Months after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore climate adaptation grants, FEMA insiders say the agency hasn’t budged.

Rolla Public Schools has selected S. M. Wilson & Co. as General Contractor for the district’s new 46,000-square-foot Early Childhood Center. The $8.3 million project involves converting and renovating the former Columbia College-Rolla into a space to house all of the district’s Pre-K and early childhood programming. Scheduled to complete in 2026, the centralized facility […]

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A long-marketed tract on Mexico Road in St. Peters is poised for redevelopment as The Preston at City Center, a $55 million, 216-unit luxury multifamily community from Sansone Group and Mia Rose Holdings, LLC. The firms closed on the land Feb. 13 and expect to begin construction in April, with first deliveries targeted for third […]

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Matthew Neeley and Adam Wetstein have joined Wiegmann Associates as Controls Technicians. They are responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating and repairing control systems for Wiegmann Associates clients, along with managing related software, hardware and equipment. Wetstein brings more than 11 years of experience, including overseeing the building automation for the 126th Air Refueling […]

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EDWARDSVILLE – Carrollton Bank announced today that Jeff Patrick has joined the bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking in Edwardsville. “We are very excited Jeff has chosen to join Carrollton Bank,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “Jeff has shown us that doing right by the customer matters to him, and that commitment reflects our approach to serving the Edwardsville community.” Patrick, who has more than 20 years of banking experience in southwest

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has paid tribute to songwriter Billy Steinberg, who, along with his songwriting partner Tom Kelly, co-wrote the band’s classic tune "I’ll Stand By You."Steinberg died Monday…

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The person entered the Southwest Airlines terminal after a domestic flight that landed at 5 p.m. Feb. 7, according to the state health department.

Support us on Patreon » Two weeks ago, we ran a bit of an AMA experiment, with a call on Bluesky for fans of Techdirt to ask Mike any questions they might have. We got lots of great responses and now, as promised, Mike is delivering the answers on this week’s episode of the podcast! You […]

Two men are in custody for carjacking a DoorDash driver on Valentine’s Day.