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White House defends delay in revealing classified documents at Biden private office, home

2 years 3 months ago

WASHINGTON — The White House on Tuesday defended sitting on information about Obama administration classified documents found at President Joe Biden’s private residence and a think tank, saying officials are attempting to balance working with the Justice Department and sharing information publicly. “We understand that there’s a tension between the need to be cooperative with […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Jamion Everage Is Key Player For Redbirds' Boys Basketball Team, Is An Auto Butler Male Athlete Of Month

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EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High senior forward Jamion Everage is emerging as one of the key players for the Redbirds on Jan. 13 led the team with 17 points as Alton lost to Edwardsville 57-40 in a Southwestern Conference game at Lucco-Jackson Gym. Everage is among the team's leading scorers, averaging nine points per game and has also averaged 0.4 rebounds per game with five assists and a steal. He is a hard worker who encourages his teammates and is there for them during the games. "I feel good," Everage said in a postgame interview following the game against the Tigers. "I just wish would have fought harder and come out with more energy from the tip." Everage is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds. It has been a very difficult season for the Redbirds, who are currently 3-15 after the game against Edwardsville. The team continues to work hard in practice and persevere and Everage feels the team's spirits are up despite the adversity. "We've got guys coming back,"

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Evolution in Progress

2 years 3 months ago
Many of these projects take something old and make it new — with the redevelopment of AT&T tower, for example, St. Louis-based developer Advantes Group aims to take the long-vacant office building and transform it into apartment units, updated office space and a hotel. Memphis-based real estate firm Development Services Group attempts to do the […]
Dede Hance

Vivek Malek takes office as Missouri Treasurer during ceremony in House chamber

2 years 3 months ago

Vivek Malek began his tenure as Missouri State Treasurer on Tuesday surrounded by hundreds of friends, including some he helped become Americans. Malek, a Republican appointed by Gov. Mike Parson to replace Scott Fitzpatrick, elected state auditor last year, said the turnout that filled the Missouri House chamber to watch him take the oath of […]

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Rudi Keller

Where's the snow? It may be coming soon near St. Louis

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Where's the snow? The National Weather Service in St. Louis says that they have been getting that question a lot lately. The area is currently 4.3" below normal. Don't worry, we're only halfway through winter and there is plenty of time for the white stuff to fall. The winter with some [...]
Joe Millitzer

How to Build an Inclusive Construction Pipeline in 2023

2 years 3 months ago
From ConstructionDive: by Stacee Barkley Stacee Barkley is global diversity, equity and inclusion leader at Redwood City, California-based DPR Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. Last year marked the second iteration of Construction Inclusion Week, our industry’s grassroots effort to bring necessary conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion to every jobsite and corner office in […]
Dede Hance

More Apartments, New Restaurants to Open in Laclede’s Landing

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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A local developer is continuing its push into Laclede’s Landing as the company kicks off construction on nearly 100 new apartments in the historic downtown St. Louis neighborhood. St. Louis-based Advantes Group said it has begun work renovating the Hoffman, Greeley and Trader buildings on north Second Street — 19th century-era […]
Dede Hance

Jack Rigoni Completes His Eagle Scout Project With Special Bike Station At Edwardsville Township Park

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EDWARDSVILLE - Jack Rigoni, the son of Christin and Alex Rigoni of Edwardsville, recently delivered an Eagle Scout project to Edwardsville Township that will have a lasting impact. Jack constructed a concrete pad and built a bicycle repair station that is visible to bike riders. Jack’s idea came to him about four years ago when he was riding bikes at his grandparent's home in Staunton and saw a very similar project right next to the bike trail. “I thought this would be a good idea even to this day,” he said. “I finally got to the point where I wanted to do the project. The Township people and Eagle Scout Board Members were all very supportive.” The 15-year-old new Eagle Scout said he feels extremely honored to earn the new status in Scouts. “It is a huge accomplishment, and the good thing is it benefits the community," he said. At least 21 merit badges are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from a list

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