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Forum Opens Nominations for 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards Recognizing Measurable Impact

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Construction Forum has opened nominations for the 2026 Building Tomorrow Awards (BTA). The BTAs recognize individuals and organizations advancing the St. Louis region’s built environment through leadership, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. The event is the Forum’s sole fundraising event of the year. The 2025 awards raised $42,917 for programs supporting the Forum’s Mission: To facilitate […]

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Tom Finan

WashU Confirms No Armed Individual Found After Campus Search

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ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, Washington University issued an alert warning of an armed person on its Danforth Campus at 9:18 a.m. and stated, “WashU Alert: Armed person on Danforth Campus. Run, Hide, or Fight. If hide, lock or barricade yourself in a room until further notice. If off campus, stay away.” About 15 minutes later, the university updated the message, saying, “Police are checking buildings in the vicinity of Brookings Hall after receiving

Alton Parks & Recreation 2026 Spring Soccer Program Registration is Open

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ALTON - Alton Parks & Recreation registration is open for the Spring 2026 Youth Soccer League, running from April through May on the Northside of Gordon Moore Park. Children born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2020 are eligible to participate in this fun, active, and community-focused program. Registration is open through Wednesday, April 1, with a $55 fee for residents and $60 for non-residents. A $10 late fee will apply beginning April 1, and late registrants may be placed on

Afternoon Highs Reach Comfortable 52 Degrees with Breezy Winds

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Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, started with chilly air bringing a cold-feeling temperature around 29 degrees early on. As the day progresses into the afternoon, expect the high to reach a comfortable 52 degrees with breezy winds from the south at 15 mph, gusting up to 27 mph, mixing periods of clouds and sun. By evening, the breeze settles a bit but clouds will thicken, leading to mostly cloudy skies overnight with lows dropping back to around 32 degrees. Winds will ease to about 7 mph from th

Edwardsville School Board Recognizes Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education recognized the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation for their contributions to the district. During the Board’s regular meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, Acting Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan explained that the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation has served over 75 families so far this school year. He noted that the foundation was “developed on a simple yet powerful mission to ensure that

UFL approves rule changes, 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won't allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league's latest rule changes. The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which [...]
SCHUYLER DIXON, Associated Press

Former Edwardsville Teacher Speaks at Board Meeting, Says She Ended Career Because of District "Witch Hunt"

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EDWARDSVILLE - A former Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 teacher urged the Board of Education to “do better” following her resignation from the district. During the public comment section of the Board’s regular meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, Jade Hinnen spoke about her resignation from the school district earlier this year. “Why would an educator with this much success be suddenly unemployed and speaking at a Board meeting? The answer is the lack o