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On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of dollars.

Far beyond building their home into the side of a hill, the residence has a remarkable number of energy-efficient features.

The St. Louis Fire Department is battling a fire in a vacant two-story building near Maffitt and Vandeventer. Fire crews reported that flames were visible shooting from the structure, but the cause of the blaze remains under investigation. As the investigation continues, the extent of the damage and any potential risks to nearby areas remain [...]

More cloud cover Sunday will help to keep temperatures in the mid 80s but humidity remains high. Shower and thunderstorm activity will increase this afternoon and taper off through the evening hours. Storms that develop will be capable of producing locally heavy rain and thus there is an isolated flash flooding threat. Storms will be moving [...]

Ameren also seeks to build its first large lithium-ion battery facility on the Jefferson County site of its former coal-fired Rush Island Energy Center.

Catch up on local business acquisitions, expansions and milestones.

Catch up on local business appointments, hires and promotions.

Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Wed. July 9, 2025.

Margaret Agnes “Maggie” O’Connor passed away suddenly on August 11, 2024, in Manchester, Missouri.

Lilly “Marie” Lamb passed away peacefully June 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Thomas Lamb, Sr. Devoted mother of Janet (Daniel) Sohn, the late Thomas, Jr. (Paula Gaertner), Jeannine Lamb (Mark Schade), and Ann Lamb. Dear grandmother of Hayley…

John “Jack” Nixon passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 85.

Beloved husband of the late Beverly June Yavitz, happily for 67 years. Dear father of Edward (Karen Farnsworth) Yavitz, Terri (Michele Huff) Tobey and Randy (Maria) Yavitz. Cherished grandfather of Adam Yavitz and Noah (Hyeminh Choi) Yavitz and Laurel Benoit…

Ernest “Ernie” Madison Baker passed away in Monument, Colorado at the age of 92. Born in St. Louis, Ernie was a Korean War army veteran, a commercial foreman, an avid hunter and fisherman. He centered his life around family and…

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Cremation rites have been accorded. To share a memory or condolence please visit olsonfh.com, Rockford, IL.