by Ron Unterreiner, Founder, PEOPLE of Construction and WBEDC In my article published on the Construction Forum website last week, I posed the question as to whether we are welcoming in the design & construction industry to new, emerging firms. I asked if there was a place in our industry for new labor-intensive trade contractors […]
TROY, Mo. - A man is in custody after interrupting a courtroom in Troy, Missouri, last week, according to records. Billy Davis allegedly walked into a courtroom in the Lincoln County Justice Center Sept. 25 and sat directly next to an officer. The officer had been notified by a security guard that Davis was acting [...]
NEW CANTON — The Pike County Sheriff’s Office reported Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, that Gerald E. Waligorski, 67, was found dead in his home following a shooting incident earlier that morning. Pike County Sheriff's deputies responded at approximately 6 a.m. Thursday, after a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Mississippi Street in New Canton. At the scene, officers found Waligorski’s wife suffering from a gunshot wound. She informed police that Waligorski had shot her and threatened her parents. The woman was airlifted from the scene for treatment of her injuries. Authorities then conducted a welfare check at the wife’s parents’ residence in the 200 block of Monroe Street, where both parents were found deceased. After being unable to locate Waligorski, a SWAT team executed a search warrant at his home and discovered him dead. Officials have not released any other information regarding a motive for the shootings.
From Industrial Health and Safety News: The federal government shutdown went into effect October 1, 2025. The Department of Labor developed a shutdown contingency plan, published on September 26, 2025, which is now under effect. This plan detailed on their website. If you go to the DOL website, you will see this notice at the top […]
GODFREY – There is still time to request a free carbon monoxide detector for installation on Saturday, October 11, 2025, according to event coordinator, Sharon Groh. Resurrection Lutheran Church of Godfrey will host a free Carbon Monoxide Installation Event to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5–11, 2025. Local volunteers, in partnership with the Godfrey Fire Protection District and the Alton Fire Department, will install new 10-year UL-Listed carbon monoxide detectors in approved homes. Referrals to the local fire department are often made for more home fire safety planning, especially in Godfrey. Godfrey has access to free smoke detectors through a grant program. The CDC advises that carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. It claims the lives of hundreds of people every year and makes thousands more ill. Many household items including gas- and oil-burning furnaces, gas appliances (refrigerator, water heater, stove,
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt secured over $155 million to build and repair infrastructure in the Metro East. “What we are seeing here is a massive investment in every mode of transportation for all Illinoisans,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We made a commitment to improve our state’s aging infrastructure and this historic funding is a major step in holding true to that commitment.” The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county. As part
Websites for National Forests in Missouri and Illinois now feature an unexpected political message following the start of the federal government shutdown on Wednesday.
ALTON — Officers with the Alton Police Department responded at approximately 9:33 a.m. to the 900 block of Bradley Street on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, after receiving a report of a male who had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the victim was transported to a hospital in the St. Louis area and is currently listed in stable condition. Several individuals, all known to each other, were interviewed at the scene by officers and detectives. The initial investigation indicates the shooting was an isolated incident, and authorities have stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active. The Alton Police Department is asking anyone with information related to the incident to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 618-463-3505, extension 634.
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Collaboration (C3) has announced Rachel Whitener, fourth-grade teacher at Kreitner Elementary School, was chosen to receive the 2025 Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award. C3 is a partnership between the City of Collinsville, Collinsville Chamber of Commerce and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 to recognize excellence in community and public service. Since 2018, the C3 Awards have been held annually to recognize organizations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to the community. This year’s awards dinner will be held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. The Stan Schaeffer Education Community Leadership Award was established to honor the late Stan Schaeffer, retired educator and former mayor of Collinsville. The award is given to an employee within CUSD 10 who has gone above and beyond in the field of education resulting in a positive impact on the greater Collinsville
Record Store Day has announced the list of releases for its 2025 Black Friday event, taking place in independent record stores on Nov. 28. This year there will be over…
SAINT LOUIS COUNTY, MO. – St. Louis County Executive Sam Page sent his proposed 2026 budget to the County Council. He is asking the County Council to place a proposed online sales tax on the April 2026 ballot. The tax is already paid at local retail businesses. “If this online sales tax is approved by [...]
The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100 Year Tour to the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis on Jan. 10.
Next year will mark a century of thrilling entertainment from the Globetrotters, and their tour will also serve as a celebration for breaking barriers and making history in the world of basketball.
Fans can expect a showcase of dunks, tricks, and the debut of the team's new 100 Year jerseys as they face off against their longtime rivals, the Washington Generals.
From HOK: With equity and inclusion at the forefront of global conversations, HOK is taking decisive action to embed these values into the built environment. HOK’s Designing for Equity Toolkit represents a meaningful step toward creating spaces that serve everyone, regardless of their background or abilities. The toolkit, available to all HOK design teams, offers a […]
An upcoming yacht rock festival in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, appears to be in danger of cancellation.Sunset Fest Cabo, scheduled for Oct. 24 through Oct. 26, was initially announced back…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Department of Public Health issued a "public health alert" on Thursday to raise awareness about Coldwater Creek, radiation exposure and potential compensation for affected residents. Federal legislation approving the Radiation Compensation Exposure Act (RECA) took effect in July, allowing Missouri residents who developed cancers or other [...]
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," will be released on October 3, and several Target stores in St. Louis will be staying open for a midnight release, with a Target-exclusive vinyl of the album available for purchase.
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