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Transportation Security Administration agents at St. Louis Lambert International Airport are continuing to work without pay as the partial federal government shutdown reaches its 40th day. Despite the lack of paychecks, airport officials report that security operations and staffing levels have remained steady.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: City leaders here agreed to annex more than 200 acres on the city’s northwest edge, where a data center developer hopes to transform acres of farmland into a sprawling data center campus. The decision Monday night comes despite strong pushback from residents, who have flocked to meetings for months to oppose […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum On March 25th the Construction Forum will host a conversation on Attainable Housing at First Unitarian Church of St. Louis, at the corner of Waterman and Kingshighway. This location is not accidental. The church was founded and led by William Greenleaf Eliot, the civic leader who also helped […]

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Every baseball season brings surprises, and the St. Louis Cardinals may already have one. Nelson Velázquez, a relatively quiet offseason addition, is making a a serious push for an Opening Day outfield job.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The former Emerson headquarters could undergo a $1.8 billion renovation in what would be among the largest commercial developments in Ferguson history. SSL Investments LLC has the 217-acre campus, near West Florissant and Lucas and Hunt roads, under contract to buy for roughly $18 million. The city could help finance the […]

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From Construction Dive: A major, Chicago-based contractor is seeking to power up its ability to deliver data centers and advanced manufacturing jobs. Clayco, a full-service construction firm, recently launched Power and Energy, a new business unit focused on the rapidly growing energy sector, according to a March 4 company news release. The unit will provide […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County officials resumed meeting in the Board Room last week after months of renovation to improve the safety, accessibility and functionality of the 34-year-old space. Board members held their first committee meeting on March 11 in the updated room. They will hold their first County Board meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday. “These upgrades allow us to better serve the public while ensuring the board room will continue to meet the county’s needs for years

by Ron Kitchens, Managing Partner, Greater St. Louis Inc. From St. Louis Business Journal: Across America right now, something remarkable is happening. The infrastructure of the next economy is being built at extraordinary speed. Billions of dollars are being invested in facilities that power artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital commerce and the modern global economy. […]

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ILLINOIS - As spring storms roll in, an Ameren spokesperson is clarifying how Ameren Illinois prepares and responds to storms, damage, and safety concerns. Brian Bretsch with Ameren Illinois noted that the company’s community liaison works closely with local city and county stakeholders as well as police and fire departments to ensure safety throughout a storm. This person will keep track of local outages and downed power lines so the crews can take care of these safety issues. W

by Dr. John Gaal This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog offers us an update on the “Havana Syndrome’; to how pain impacts women differently than men; to insights from Gabor and Bessel on trauma. Focal Point: This week I wish to briefly discuss with our readers two major issues: Recent Suicide deaths connected […]

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Bianco Properties has invested heavily over the years to preserve the historic character of its 1920s-era apartment buildings in the Central West End.  The parquet floors, plaster walls and ornate wooden trim are common features across the 144 apartments on Lindell Boulevard. Bianco Properties spends 75%-80% of the rent it collects […]

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A cargo charter plane crashed shortly after takeoff early in the morning at Spirit of St. Louis Airport, killing the pilot, authorities said.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights police arrested a St. Louis man in the parking lot of a Lowe’s store after officers said they found him connected to a stolen U-Haul vehicle, authorities reported. Fairview Heights Police said the department was dispatched March 15, 2026, to the Lowe’s parking lot at 6211 North Illinois in Fairview Heights, Illinois, after a report of a stolen U-Haul vehicle possibly in the lot. Fairview Heights Police officers contacted the reporting

Registration is now open for the Fundamentals of Economic Development Chancellor’s Certificate program offered by the University of Missouri–St. Louis in partnership with ULI St. Louis. The noncredit program runs on Wednesdays from March 25 through May 6, with sessions held at UMSL at Grand Center and select field locations. The course is designed to […]

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From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: A pair of developers said construction on a luxury apartment community is set to begin next month in St. Peters. In partnership with each other, officials from Sansone Group and from Mia Rose Holdings announced The Preston at City Center, a $55 million project. “There has been a lot of growth […]

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Get lucky this St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Tin Roof. Tin Roof is turning the party all the way up with green beer flowing, Irish whiskey pouring, and high-energy vibes […]

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The Aero Commander 500B is owned by Central Airlines Inc. of Leawood, Kansas.

By Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The conversation around data centers in the St. Louis region has shifted. It is no longer whether they will be built. It is now how they will be built—and who will build them. Earthmoving is expected to begin Monday, March 23, on Project Spade in Montgomery County near […]

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