From St. Louis Post Dispatch: In June, a family bought the house across from the old St. James United Church of Christ, a 1911 brick converted two-family, for $300,000. In most St. Louis-area neighborhoods, the sale would be unremarkable, perhaps noted among Zillow junkies as a good deal for its size. But in far north […]
A Williamson County, Illinois, man is recovering in a local hospital after crashing his car while fleeing from sheriff's deputies for holding a woman captive overnight.
With just weeks to go until the 2024 total solar eclipse darkens skies across the U.S. on April 8, you may be wondering when – and for how long – you'll be able to see the rare phenomenon.
Foo Fighters are performing at an upcoming benefit concert being held in Washington, D.C.The show takes place March 5 and will support Power to the Patients, a nonprofit that's dedicated…
The Signature Members of the Heartland Art Club are exhibiting their work in St. Charles, at the Boyle Family Gallery on the campus of Lindenwood University. Signature Members include artists […]
From The Labor Tribune: Bayless High School senior Tyler Schuetz was having a hard time trying to figure out what to do after high school. His choices included going to college or working a full-time job. Then his mom saw a flyer on Facebook about the 2023 Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HMSE) being offered at […]
WEST ALTON, MO. - Last week, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources conducted a prescribed controlled burn within the Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park. Many pointed out the smoke in the air to Riverbender.com and wanted to know the cause. Quinn Kellner, a parks superintendent at Confluence Point State Park, said the prescribed controlled burn is something they have done each year in recent years. “It is one time a year and it allows us to start fresh and it helps new things grow,” he said. “This does help us control willows and cottonwoods that are prevalent on the property. We think the prescribed burn was very successful and it has helped us get the appropriate plant species that belong there.” The park official said a lot of preparatory work goes into the prescribed burn. “We have plenty of staff available to cover the necessary areas and deal with the fire conditions that may come up. Believe it or not, some folks were
From NCCER: As a workforce development manager at the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), I am dedicated to advancing the construction industry through effective education and training programs. With nearly 50 years in the construction industry as a craft professional and workforce development professional, I am convinced that investment in formal construction […]
Plant of the Week: Meadow Sage. These bloomed from May to December in Zone 6b, died back, new growth popped up after the snow. Drought tolerant once established and a pollinator magnet. Have you seen Witch Hazel? Participate in the ForestKeeper’s Witch Hazel Hunt If you are only looking for St. Louis Area (Missouri and … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →
From St. Louis Business Journal: The city of St. Louis has authorized up to $7 million in tax credits for a startup that wants to locate an industrial facility in south St. Louis. In line to receive the New Markets Tax Credits is Terra Environmental Holdings, or an affiliate company, after a vote Thursday by […]
From St. Louis Post Dispatch: A prominent homeless services provider may have found a way to open a rare new shelter in the city after years of unsuccessful attempts. A city review board this week approved Peter & Paul Community Services’ plan to build a 100-bed shelter in the industrial area east of Soulard, overruling […]
Jackson County, Missouri, Courts were closed for President's Day but FOX4 kept asking questions about the criminal charges and teenage suspects in the shooting that followed the Kansas City Chiefs victory rally last Wednesday.
The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced its lineup for the 2024-2025 Broadway season, promising an eclectic mix of performances that cater to a wide range of theatrical tastes.
Former Rep. George Santos, kicked out of Congress last year for being an irredeemable liar, has spent his time since expulsion pulling in the big bucks making videos on Cameo for anywhere between $350 and $500 a pop. Last year, Senator John Fetterman made news when he got Santos to record a Cameo video trolling […]
Police blocked off a swath of Jefferson Avenue near Lafayette Square as an individual barricaded himself in a nearby home and was in a standoff with police and U.S. Marshals this morning. Officers with the St. Louis County Police Department were working with U.S. Marshals to take a suspect into custody when that suspect barricaded himself in a home on the 2300 block of Albion Place, just west of Lafayette Park.
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