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Emily Strite's skeletal remains were found by a property owner on Saturday in the 4100 block of Frissell Road, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.

News reports have indicated that the Dublin-based airline is poised to soon make announcements about new routes.

ELSAH — Principia College today announced it has been recognized as a Top Performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, with a score of 100 percent in the Research category. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus Index recognizes leading colleges and universities across 17 sustainability impact areas. This achievement places Principia College among notable colleges and universities throughout the world, and as only one of four undergraduate institutions in North America—in the company of Yale, Cornell, and Arizona State University. With member organizations in 25 countries, AASHE annually recognizes top-performing colleges and universities through a comprehensive audit that spotlights key trends and innovations shaping the field of sustainability in higher education. The efforts of Principia College’s Center for Sustainability, to integrate faculty- and student-led research, has

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Culminating a deal that’s been rumored about for the better part of the last twenty years, Dish Network and DirecTV have struck a new merger in a bid to try and remain relevant. It’s not going to help. The deal involves DirecTV acquiring Dish for one dollar, in addition to $9.75 billion in Dish’s debt. […]

Authorities have confirmed that human remains discovered over the weekend in Jefferson County are those of Emily Strite, a mother who was first reported missing in April.

A Food & Wine Magazine writer explained in a recent post of their "intense" love for Provel, a controversial St. Louis cheese made up of cheddar, Swiss, and provolone. The writer explains that there are some foods you grow up to love and how Provel is one of those foods.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), local leaders and workforce partners at Richard J. Daley College to celebrate the launch of “Make It In Illinois,” the State of Illinois’ first manufacturing marketing campaign. This $5 million campaign aims to revitalize Illinois’ manufacturing sector by attracting new talent and changing perceptions about careers in manufacturing. ? “Over the past five years, with shoulder to the wheel, Illinois manufacturing has been undergoing a period of growth and transformation that is powering a notable economic turnaround. We’re rebuilding and reclaiming our status as a manufacturing powerhouse,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With the launch of the Make It in Illinois marketing campaign, we are letting people know the doors of opportunity are open for thousands of Illinois workers and the state of Illinois is open for

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a long list of programs and activities planned for patrons of all ages through the month of October. Executive Director Mary Cordes explained that Hayner collaborates with other libraries and organizations throughout the state of Illinois. She is eager to introduce new programs to the Alton, Godfrey and Fosterburg communities. “That’s the fun thing about libraries. We go to different meetings and different groups that we all belong to, and we talk to each other about programs,” Cordes said. “We all talk to each other and take ideas from each other. It’s a really great industry to be in.” On Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, patrons can choose between two different activities. From 7–9 p.m., the “Haunted Hayner: History and Hauntings” program invites patrons to learn about Alton’s haunted history during a presentation by Alton Odyssey Tours. Attendees are also invited to participat

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S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction management and general contracting firm, has promoted Curtis Ellis to Project Superintendent, Nichole VonderHaar to Senior Project Manager and David Rall to Project Manager.   Curtis Ellis joined the company in 2018. During his time with S. M. Wilson, he worked with the team to complete […]

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department released the results of additional enforcement efforts conducted via the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The STEP grant year ran from Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2024. Edwardsville Officers issued the following citations during this campaign: 77 speeding citations 8 seat belt citations 26 electronic communication device citations 5 driving under the influence arrests 27 other citations 2 driving while suspended/revoked traffic arrests The Edwardsville Police participated in this effort to save lives by focusing on the leading contributory causes of crashes: speeding, impaired driving, electronic device use, failure to yield and disobeying traffic control signals, as well as occupant restraint violations. The STEP campaign was funded by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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In a U.S. District Court, Russell Alan Pirkey, 54, admitted to recording himself having sexual contact with the girl using a cellphone.

From TJ Wies:  The BJC Phase III Modular Package, part of the Campus Renewal Project on South Kingshighway in St. Louis highlights the vital role of prefabrication in meeting the demanding needs of healthcare construction. TJ Wies Prefab demonstrated how off-site construction methods can deliver exceptional quality and efficiency, especially in the limited space of […]

BELLEVILLE — The American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated U.S. water and wastewater utility company, along with Illinois American Water, announced today that applications are now being accepted for the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Grant. Through this program, funding will be provided to community organizations and schools for the purpose of advancing inclusion, diversity and equity related initiatives within communities across Illinois. “Illinois American Water is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity and equity not only in the workplace, but also in the communities we serve,” said Rebecca Losli, president of Illinois American Water. “By focusing on meaningful partnerships which support inclusion, diversity and equity, we can help make a difference for our customers – our friends and neighbors. This is important to us as a company, as well as to our employees

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Bush has announced a Sixteen Stone vinyl reissue in honor of its upcoming 30th anniversary.The LP will arrive on Nov. 22 in six different color variants. You can preorder your copy now.Sixteen…

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A cat advocacy group, Alley Cat Allies is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a Washington, Missouri, man accused of animal cruelty.

Greater St. Louis Inc. has launched a new program to enhance public safety downtown. It’s called the Downtown Public Safety Ambassadors Program. Daily, between 6am and 11pm, uniformed, unarmed security officials will patrol downtown St.Louis on foot, bicycles, and marked vehicles in an effort to augment existing city police patrols. Ambassadors will provide a number…

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina election officials say they will do everything in their power to ensure that voters in the crucial presidential swing state will be able to cast their ballots despite the devastation of Hurricane Helene only about a month before the November election. State election board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell…

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Greater St. Louis, Inc. has introduced a new Downtown Public Safety Ambassadors program, funded by its investors, to provide additional security and create a more secure environment in downtown St. Louis.

Uncle Bill's Pancake House will close its city location.