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WingXpand, a St. Louis-based drone technology company, receives a $249,916 Phase I SBIR grant from the U.S. Army to develop its Expeditionary Edge AI Enabled Battle Network from a Pack Portable Fixed-Wing UAS. The grant supports WingXpand's innovative portable drone system that operates autonomously in GPS-denied environments using edge AI capabilities. This technology aims to […]

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Case Engineering provided structural engineering, MEP engineering and drafting on the world’s first 3D concrete printed Starbucks in Brownsville, TX. A key milestone in commercial 3D construction for America’s largest coffee company, the innovative project was a collaboration between Starbucks, Germany-based PERI 3D Construction and Denmark-based COBOD International, a global leader in 3D construction printing. […]

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Elon Musk’s promises on government spending cuts have followed a predictable trajectory: slash $2 trillion, then $1 trillion, then a mere $150 billion. Now we have the final accounting from the Congressional Budget Office: DOGE didn’t just fail to cut spending—it presided over spending increases that exceeded even pre-DOGE projections. The CBO’s fiscal year 2025 […]

Welcome to Santa Carla, we have vampires and also Slash.The Guns N' Roses guitarist lends his shredding skills to a new song called "Have to Have You," recorded for the…

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The proposed legislation would classify AI programs as products, making it easier for people to sue AI companies.

by Steven Finerty, JD, CFP, Chairman and CEO, Argent Capital Management After a rocky start to the year given concerns over tariffs, inflation and large federal deficits, the global stock market has staged a strong rebound—with the third quarter of 2025 marking its best performance in more than a decade.  Leading the charge have been […]

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President Donald Trump and cabinet members discussed plans to help U.S. soybean farmers amidst a trade war with China. It happened the same day an Illinois lawmaker sent a letter to the USDA demanding action.

GRANITE CITY - Granite City Police Department announced the addition of two new officers, Josh Rozell and Tom Hefele, who will begin their training at the Illinois State Police Academy in November. The academy program spans 16 weeks, after which the officers will proceed to a field training program. The department extended its best wishes to the new officers as they embark on their law enforcement careers.

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Jeremy Allen White is opening up about playing "The Boss" in front of The Boss.White joined Good Morning America Tuesday to discuss his upcoming role in the Bruce Springsteen biopic…

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If successful, it would protect woodland in the Meramec River watershed, and open up new possibilities for hiking and outdoor recreation, backers say.

Mitch McCoy, a police spokesman, said the officer collided with the scooter at Morgan Ford Road and River Des Peres on Oct. 1, in the city's Boulevard Heights neighborhood.

EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will welcome naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, widely known for his work with great horned owls in St. Louis’ Forest Park, for an upcoming STREAM Series event, Oct. 15. Glenshaw’s presentation, “Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight,” will go from 5-7 p.m., and include stories and insights from nearly two decades of studying the park’s owls. His presentation will highlight the fascinating lives of these nocturnal neighbors and how people can observe similar wildlife in their own communities. Doors will open to the public at 5 p.m. Guests can kick off the event with a seasonal craft activity in the NGRREC lobby before heading into the Riverview Room for Glenshaw’s presentation. After the talk, guests will be invited to join NGRREC staff for a twilight rooftop tour. As the sun sets at 6:22 p.m., participants can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River.

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) held their annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the event raised nearly $110,000 for the organization. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Building a Sweeter Future” in 2025, brings together a wide range of people who share a common goal – to empower today’s girls to become tomorrow’s leaders. Guests were entertained by musicians Mel Goot and Marguerita Page, listened to first-hand experiences, participated in various auctions, and heard about the organization’s mission to empower the lives of girls in Southern Illinois. A highlight of the evening was presenting the annual Distinguished Community Leader Award to Agency for Community Transit (ACT). ACT has been a catalyst in making Camp Torqua more accessible. The 72-acre Girl Scout camp, which is located outside of Edwardsville, has been greatly

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COLLINSVILLE - A local woman was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor a civilian can achieve. On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at the Collinsville VFW, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski presented Betty Wrigley with the medal in recognition of her service during World War II. Wrigley, 98, was a “Rosie the Riveter” and joined the workforce during WWII. “I’m grateful for the honor, really,” Wrigley said. “At the time, I didn’t think it was that important.” Peter Stehman, museum manager at the Collinsville Historical Museum, shared information about the Rosie the Riveter program. He noted that six million women joined the workforce, half of whom left school, like Wrigley. Less than 10% of these women actually worked in the war industry. At age 15, Wrigley left her home in St. Louis and traveled to Washington State to work in the Puget Sound Navy Yard. She worked as a shipfitter’s helper and helped repair ships

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GRAFTON - It’s harvest season and the grapes at Grafton Winery The Vineyards are now off the vine which means it is time for the vineyard’s annual Harvest Festival. Head to this scenic full production winery nestled in the rustic countryside outside of Grafton for fun, food and drinks Sunday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free family friendly event highlights the delights of local wine production. Spend the day at the scenic winery located in rural Grafton at 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd. Sip award winning wines from the Grafton Winery. Beer cocktails and soft drinks are also available. A special events food menu will also be offered. All food and beverages must be purchased on site. A variety of local arts and crafts vendors will also be in attendance at the festival. Enjoy live music by the popular Porch Café Band from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Porch Café Band is an Alton-Godfrey cover band that brings energy, passion and great sounds to every performance.

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JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville man accused of intentionally setting a local residence on fire and damaging its windows faces multiple charges in his latest felony case. Franklin M. Heindricks, 37, of Jerseyville, was charged on Oct. 7, 2025 with a Class 1 felony count of residential arson and two counts of criminal damage to property, both Class 4 felonies. Heindricks allegedly knowingly damaged a Jersey County residence by means of fire on Oct. 3, 2025. Charging documents state he “used a lighter and scrap of cardboard to light a fire under a scrap piece of siding on the exterior portion of residence.” In addition to over $500 in damage caused by the fire, Heindricks is also accused of causing over $500 worth of damage to an exterior window and storm door window on the same residence. The state’s petition to deny his pretrial release from custody states Heindricks “has a significant criminal history dating back to at least 2005.” Heindricks has

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The owners have listed the property for sale, citing the lasting effects of COVID, extended roadwork and rising operating costs.

by Dave Drebes – Publisher of the Missouri Scout, a private news service covering state politics Editor’s Note: This op-ed originally appeared in the St. Louis Business-Journal. It is reprinted here, in its entirety, with permission from SLBJ. It’s been just about six months since Cara Spencer was sworn in as mayor. And while it’s still […]

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