From NPR: It’s been over three months since U.S. lawmakers for southwestern Illinois requested a federal public health assessment in Cahokia Heights. But government efforts to understand the possible health effects have not yet begun. Residents say a health assessment is long overdue because their exposure to sewage started decades ago. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin […]
A 27-year-old man already on probation for assaulting a city sheriff's deputy at the downtown Schnucks is now on even more probation after throwing an unspecified liquid at a St. Louis Circuit Court judge last year. Judge David Mason was riding the MetroLink last October when Deobra Duran Williams threw a brown liquid on the judge, who uses a wheelchair.
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A developer plans to demolish one of the oldest homes in Clayton and replace it with four luxury condominiums, dismaying its former inhabitants and some of the home’s neighbors. The 118-year-old house at 139 N. Bemiston Avenue, sits atop a hill overlooking a handful of stately, tree-lined streets that many call […]
From Riverbender.com: A public hearing regarding a request from Zach Yinger to rezone several Alton properties has been canceled after he withdrew his request on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. The Alton Plan Commission hearing was canceled just six days before it was set to begin on April 9, 2024. Deputy Director of Planning & Development […]
Just recently, we covered a case involving a bogus raid of someone’s home based on nothing more than a ping from Apple’s ‘find my device’ feature. The Denver (CO) PD’s SWAT team raided the home of 77-year-old Ruby Johnson, destroying her garage door and some ceiling panels (?) in the process. The raid was predicated […]
I have perfect timing. Yesterday I noted that even though overall food inflation is low, there are still some items that have increased a lot. Today, the Wall Street Journal splashes this exact thing across their front page: "Calm down, Kevin," some of you are already saying. "Read past the headline and I'm sure they ...continue reading "Yes, food is more expensive. And wages are higher too."
From MoDOT.org: Drivers traveling throughout the St. Louis area can look forward to various roadway improvements as crews begin the first phase of construction for the Safety Improvements Design-Build project. For the next two weeks, crews will be installing chevrons with reflective signpost strips at various locations in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and […]
From West Newsmagazine: A contentious matter for residents in Wildwood has been resolved. Ameren had requested a conditional use permit to place a 199-foot telecommunications tower and enclosed equipment structure on a 14.7-acre tract on the south side of State Highway T, west of State Route 100. In a letter to the city, a representative […]
UMB Financial is the holding company of UMB Bank, one of the largest in the St. Louis region. Based in Kansas City, the new president of consumer banking oversees retail, private and mortgage banking in addition to her marketing, communication and sales support responsibilities.
From Construction Business Owner: The 2022 Global Status Report for Building and Construction reports that the buildings and construction industry represents an estimated 37% of global operational energy and process-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. As a construction business owner, it’s important to recognize the growing need in the industry to reduce carbon emissions and minimize […]
From Linkedin: By Moselye Pierre: Anyone who knows me personally and professionally know I have a passion for higher education, and specifically helping young people get into the college of their choice and succeed. Many would also agree when I say the pursuit of higher education is a transformative journey that often sets the stage […]
From STL Partnership: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that 10 communities will receive technical assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Program. EPA and these local communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing Brownfields efforts to advance clean air, clean water, equitable development, and other local goals. Jennings, Missouri, […]
From NPR: Missouri and Illinois created more solar energy last year compared to the year before, according to a new report from Climate Central, but a decrease in wind generation led to an overall drop in power from those sources. The U.S. has a goal of reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions by 50% of 2005 […]
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