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Police said she left her home at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26, in the 4800 block of Bluesage Trail in Florissant.

Missouri has its very own version of Chicago’s “Rat hole,” and it's located in the historic district of St. Charles at 13 First Capitol Drive. The hole takes the form of a frog-shaped impression situated in the middle of a walkway.

Boeing trimmed its net loss to $30 million for the fourth quarter, but logged worse margins than expected in its defense business, and responded to scrutiny around the 737 MAX.

GRAFTON - A new proposed mountain bike trail at Pere Marquette State Park will become a reality in the spring of 2024. Pere Marquette State Park Natural Resources Coordinator Lev Smolianski is an experienced mountain biker and he said he knows there is sincere interest in the trail expansion at Pere Marquette State Park. "We are excited about it," he said. "We will bring more people to Pere Marquette State Park and it will be a wonderful shared space. The mountain trails will be about 3 to 3.5 miles long. One of the sections still has to be cut. We are in essence following the existing trail path, but cutting some additional space." Smolianski said in his time in the region he has discovered a strong interest in mountain biking with many enthusiasts. Smolianski said the new planned trails are not open to mountain bikes at this time but an opening date will be announced. He also said as shown in this map in blue (above) the trail will be a mountain bike-only trail. "The trail

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further! From book sales to live music, there's an event for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are into crafting, gaming, or learning, our community has a variety of events that promise to brighten your weekend. For a full event listing, be sure to visit riverbender.com/events . If you're feeling crafty, the Community Sewing Project invites teens to team up with X’s and Sews for a heartwarming sewing project. Whether you're skilled with a needle or just want to lend a helping hand, your efforts will provide comfort to those in need through handmade blankets, hats, gloves, and scarves. Ready for some toe-tapping music? The Harvest Drive Band LIVE @ Post 1308 is set to deliver an exhilarating performance full of Country Blues and Southern Rock vibes. Grab your friends and head to Alton VFW Post 1308 for a night of live music and dancing! Feeling lucky? Don't miss the Alton Area Mouse Races! Organized by the Alton Area

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The landlord of a popular sports bar that announced its closing last week previously sued the business, alleging it has overstayed its lease and owes back rent.

Police said the pair was found dead in a home on the 400 block of Sunnyslope Drive.

Control Devices LLC, a Fenton-based manufacturer of engineered products, has expanded with the addition of a Texas business.

Two historic Midtown buildings owned by Saint Louis University that were in danger of demolition last month will instead be purchased and redeveloped by an arts foundation.

New owners step up to give new life to two historic buildings in St. Louis' Midtown neighborhood.

The brand new Three Sixty Westport (111 West Port Plaza Drive, Maryland Heights; 360-stl.com/westport) is truly an elevated experience from its location perched high above the Westport Plaza in the “gold tower” to its exquisite food and drink menu that includes unique bespoke cocktails curated by mixology consultancy Bangers Only.  Inside, the moody elegance of the rich, textured wood paneling contrasts against soft green and gold accents along with warm overhead lighting to create an effortlessly stunning dining environment.

The St. Louis Cardinals have hired a new leader to manage the team’s business operations.

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Ever since the members of Talking Heads — David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth and Jerry Harrison — reunited for September's Toronto Film Festival celebration of the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, fans have been hoping it would lead…

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Block Inc., the financial services business formerly known as Square, plans to lay off 32 employees in Missouri, part of a downsizing the company announced last fall.

ALTON - New Frontiers Home & Garden Furnishings Company will celebrate its 46th anniversary with a major sale starting Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, and running through the month. Located at 101 W. 3rd Street in Alton, New Frontiers is a full-line furniture store that has had quite a history over the past 46 years. Owner Ed Benz said it feels good to celebrate this milestone, and he is proud of how the business has grown over the decades. “A lot of customers can’t believe that this is the same store, the same owners. It’s pretty rewarding when you talk to people and they bought stuff years and years ago,” Benz said. “We’ve got a loyal customer base. The anniversary sale is just our way of thanking everybody in the community because we could have never done it without them.” When New Frontiers started in 1978, it was an unfinished wood furniture store. They eventually broadened their offerings to finished pieces and soft goods like sofas. The

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Following community outrage over the proposed destruction of two historic buildings owned by Saint Louis University, the Kranzberg Arts Foundation says it will save the properties. The St. Louis-based nonprofit acquired the two buildings at 3221-3223 and 3225 Olive Street in Midtown and says it plans to redevelop them and to “eventually restore them to dynamic new spaces that support [the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s] mission of providing essential infrastructure for the arts to thrive in St. Louis.”

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that all lanes of Illinois 157 from 0.2 miles north of Horseshoe Lake Road to the St. Clair County line will require intermittent daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Thursday, Feb. 1. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOT District 8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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