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Drought conditions raising produce prices at Thies Farm
Andy Welle, co-owner of Thies Farm, does not need to look at May’s rainfall totals to know our area is experiencing mild drought conditions.
I love the park by the arch
Search for peeping Tom continues in Clayton
Investigators with the Clayton Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a prowler who has been on the loose for nearly a year.
SWEETMEAT AND ME
SWEETMEAT AND MYSELF BEFORE CONCERT
ME and JOHNNY BONGO
ME AND MY BUDDY!!!
Christmas brunch…
For those that liked it last year, here is an updated picture of what my backyard cactus currently looks like.
What are the best innovation policies?
This comes a little out of the blue, but this morning I happened to come across a paper on innovation policy that struck me as sensible and well-argued. It's an important thing to get right since innovation is the single most important key to both productivity growth—and thus rising living standards—as well as overall economic ...continue reading "What are the best innovation policies?"
St. Louis Region Outpacing Peer Cities For Availability Of Manufacturing Space
ST. LOUIS - After hitting historic highs for delivery of modern bulk industrial space in 2022, the St. Louis region now also has the largest amount of manufacturing space available on the market compared to other Midwest cities, along with one of the lowest average asking rents. In addition, the region has trained workers ready to support newcomers to the industrial market with 15% of the region’s workforce within the production and transportation/material moving occupations. The data is included in St. Louis Regional Industrial Real Estate Market Indicators & Workforce Report released on May 26 th by the St. Louis Regional Freightway as part of the annual FreightWeekSTL conference and expo. The real estate information underscores that the St. Louis region has the space and workers needed for manufacturing companies looking for existing places to grow and expand their businesses. The St. Louis Regional Real Estate Market Indicators & Workforce Report emphasizes the significance
Freedom Community Center gives ex-felons a second chance via restorative justice
Restorative justice programs like Freedom Community Centers are gaining attention as the criminal justice system continues to get criticized for racial and economic biases. Kayla Thompson and her colleagues in the Free Us Group Track Program within FCC facilitate an intensive 12-week program which involves community service and therapy.
Community-Owned Broadband Network Again Tops List Of Most Popular ISPs
For two decades, frustrated towns and cities all over the country have responded to telecom monopolies by building their own fiber broadband networks. Data routinely shows that not only do these networks provide faster, better, and cheaper service, the networks are generally more accountable to the public — because they’re directly owned and staffed by […]
Body of Missouri ER doctor found in Arkansas lake had apparent gunshot wound
Dr. John Forsyth, a doctor at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, was last heard from on May 21.
'We just kept pivoting': Acclaimed restaurateur, chef says fine dining has 'never been stronger' than today's post-Covid landscape
Teen arrested in St. Louis shooting death of teen playing video games
A teenager is behind bars in the shooting death of another teenager who was killed Monday in St. Louis while he was playing video games.
Def Leppard & Mötley Crüe bringing The World Tour Down Under
Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe are extending their The World Tour once again. The bands just announced they will be bringing the trek to Australia in November. “After getting back on the road…
Plan for apartments at former Mike Shannon's site downtown on hold, developer says
BJC announces plan to merge with Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City
BJC + St. Luke’s merger discussion thread
Rich Portwood Discusses Blue Line Tactical Academy, Background
ALTON - Rich Portwood discussed his background in law enforcement, on TV, and more, as well as his latest venture Blue Line Tactical Academy, on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . After starting his career in law enforcement, Portwood said he actively sought additional training and found some success with competitive shooting. Then one day, he got a call from James Towle - who he had never met before - asking Portwood to appear on his new TV show. “ ended up being a guest on eight seasons of Stop The Threat, and it was one of the best experiences of my life - it really was,” Portwood said. Stop The Threat featured a panel of experts, Portwood included, who would analyze videos of citizens using firearms in self-defense and discuss what they could have done better or differently in their situations. Episodes of the show are available on YouTube and Amazon Prime Video . After a 19-year career in law enforcement, Portwood said his battle with