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Prospect writers weigh in on elections around the nation.

A man died in a shooting Tuesday evening along the River Des Peres in south St. Louis. One suspect has been taken into custody.

A driver hit three MoDOT contract workers in a Ferguson construction zone late Monday night, sending them to the hospital. DWI charges are likely against the driver.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

A man was shot dead near the River Des Peres on Tuesday afternoon.

A LTON - The Mothers Unique Grief Support Group and onlookers gathered at the Alton Amphitheater to release doves in honor of their children. On Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, nearly 50 people came together to pray and watch the doves take flight. Tears were shed as Mothers Unique member Rita Young read a poem that noted there are words to describe a person who lost a spouse and a child who lost a parent, “but there is no word to describe a person who loses a child because the loss is like no other.” “First of all, I’d like to give God all the praise, the honor and the glory for helping this group with the journey that we have been on,” said Mothers Unique founder Mary Jason. “I’d like to thank my grief support group for being so devoted and dedicated. They have been wonderful. They have helped me through the whole thing. Every walk, they were with me, and I thank them.” Many parents were present, including Michael Brown, Sr., and hi

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Authorities are investigating a "suspicious death" Tuesday afternoon in north St. Louis County, just a few miles north of Interstate 270.

SPRINGFIELD - With an estimated 450,000 undocumented immigrants living in Illinois and the ever-increasing costs forced onto taxpayers to pay for their free Medicaid healthcare benefits, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has passed a Legislative Audit Commission resolution calling for an audit to ensure transparency on how much the State of Illinois is paying to provide free healthcare for undocumented immigrant adults ages 42 and up. “While individuals and families work hard each day to pay for their own healthcare costs, and seniors living on a fixed income carefully budget their monthly expenses, the taxpayers deserve certainty on how much the State is spending on free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. The audit I have requested will provide a transparent account of how our taxpayer dollars are being spent on this program.” On Tuesday, November 7th State Representative Amy Elik introduced a resolution (#165) at the Legislative Audit Commission’s

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A Hannibal man will spend several years behind bars after making a series of illegal pipe bombs.

On November 2nd the Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) announced the winners of the 2023 Keystone construction industry awards at its Construction Awards gala at the River City Casino Hotel.  Tom Ackerman, KMOX Radio sports director, served as emcee for the program that showcased the achievements and talents of Missouri’s construction industry.  AGCMO also […]

More than 400 flower farmers converge in St. Louis this week for the first-ever Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers conference, which is focused on urban flower farming. Miranda Duschack and Mimo Davis of Urban Buds, a flower farm located in Dutchtown, discuss the booming (and blooming) world of urban flower farming.

A few months ago, the Marion, Kansas police department made the immediately regrettable decision to raid the office of the local paper, as well as the home of the paper’s owner. According to Police Chief Gideon Cody, this was the proper thing to do. The paper’s journalists were suspected of breaking state laws pertaining to […]

Forest Park and St. Louis City officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of new basketball courts.

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School is proud to announce the induction of its newest members into the prestigious National Honor Society (NHS). The following Explorers are now members of the Marquette Catholic High School Rose Morelli Chapter of NHS: - Shawna Ahne - Lucia Lonero - Ava Albers - Karson Morrissey - Izabela Albers - Samantha Poole - Samantha Booth - Addison Pranger - Rose Brangenberg - Willa Pruitt - Amos Brass - Brooke Rister - Bradley Bower - Kel'c Robinson - Alyssa Coles - Tyler Roth - Alyssa Converse - Erin Schwartz - Lily Covert - Grace Schwegel - Payton Crane - Genesis Showers - Ryan DeClue - Chloe Steele - Cassidy Eccles - Maya Stephan - Nola Effinger - Luke Steyer - Marian Elmendorf - Grace Stoverink - William Fahnestock - Eleanor Tiemann - Addison Groshans - Caleb Thomeczek - Caleb Harteis - Tyra Wells - Laura Hewitt - Ellie Williams - Radley Hoener - Rodger Zawodniak - Niko Koeller. The National Honor Society is a prestigious organization that recognizes high

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If telemarketers haven't been replaced by robots, then I am not betting against the lawyers, either.

ALTON - On a rainy fall afternoon, October 14th, 2023, 27 teams braved the elements to participate in the 17th annual charity golf tournament organized by Cope Plastics, Inc., a local company dedicated to supporting the community. The event, which was held at the beautiful Woodlands Golf Club and Banquet Center, successfully raised $13,996.37 for the Friends of Kids with Cancer, a charitable organization that has been offering vital support and hope to families with children battling pediatric cancer for over three decades. Friends of Kids with Cancer, based in the Saint Louis area, serves approximately 1,200 children and their families every year through educational and emotional programs. The organization has been at the forefront of the fight against pediatric cancer, providing essential resources and assistance to those in need. Cope has been a dedicated supporter of Friends of Kids with Cancer for the past 17 years and, during this time, has raised approximately $110,000 to

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Lance Gooden (R-TX-05) requested a comprehensive review by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) detailing the federal government's interchange fee expenses over the last five fiscal years. This request highlights the exorbitant credit card interchange or "swipe" fees, a staggering burden the federal government and, in turn, American taxpayers, pay at around $240 million every year. In addition to Durbin and Gooden, the letter was also signed by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), along with Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), Tom Tiffany (R-WI-07), and Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (D-At-Large-Northern Mariana Islands). The lawmakers wrote, “The Visa-Mastercard duopoly and the nation’s largest banks that issue their cards wield enormous market power in the credit card system, and they have used that power to

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From ENR:  The Kings Bay Dry Dock Recapitalization was the U.S. Navy facility’s first major overhaul in its three-decade history. The project is expected to support fleet operations 50 years into the future as even larger, Columbia Class submarines are phased into service. The Alberici-Mortenson joint venture completed the project on time in September 2022 […]

The Making an IMPACT Foundation, a charitable foundation established by IMPACT Strategies of Fairview Heights, IL, held its second annual Sporting Clay Classic earlier this fall. The event was held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL. All proceeds were donated to Hoyleton Youth & Family Services for their Home for Healing […]