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The Best Things to Do in St. Louis This Weekend, July 6 to 9
Thursday 07/06 Wayback Machine
The first Thursday of the month is upon us, and you know what that means: It's time to throw it back once again with another '80s and '90s Night at South City's Golden Hoosier (3707 South Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-354-8044).
Man accused of breaking into dialysis center and auto shop
A St. Louis County man has been charged with breaking into a Florissant dialysis center and later stealing a truck from an auto repair business.
Rapper Nelly sells part of music catalog for $50M
Rapper Nelly will be receiving a large payout soon. According to Variety, the rapper is selling his musical catalog to investment firm, HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 million.
Inflation for services is (probably) coming down
Here's a little something not to take too seriously. Today the Institute for Supply Management released its latest indexes, one of which is a price index for services. This is a number worth following since services continue to be the component of inflation that's staying stubbornly high. However, ISM doesn't report a specific price increase ...continue reading "Inflation for services is (probably) coming down"
Contractors Fear ‘Buy America’ Policy Could Push Up US Construction Prices
From Construction Briefing: A body representing contractors in the United States (US) has warned that incoming regulations on the provenance of construction products and materials could lead to further price rises in the sector. Provisions in the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) enacted as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, […]
Bread Co losing ground
Families can receive free produce at 3 St. Louis County Public Library branches
An alert system for missing people with special needs
For the past 20 years Theda Person has been dedicated to the same mission. On June 11, 2003, her 9-year-old son, Christian Taylor Ferguson went missing. Believed to be deceased, Christian’s body has never been found. Person (maiden name Theda…
Golf the Galleries
Join us for the 6th season of this playable, artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation, designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible. All proceeds from Golf the Galleries support The
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Large crowds, traffic backups likely for Morgan Wallen's two St. Louis shows
Tens of thousands are expected to pack Busch Stadium on Thursday and Friday to enjoy a show from county music star Morgan Wallen.
MO Governor Vetoes $550M in State Spending Despite $8B Surplus
From St. Louis Business Journal: From the $8,000 set aside so the Lone Jack Police Department could buy rifles to $46 million for an allied health building at St. Louis Community College, Gov. Mike Parson’s veto ax fell heavily on earmarked spending as he finished work on the coming year’s Missouri budget. Parson announced his […]
West Star Aviation Breaks Ground on New Hangar at STL Regional Airport
EAST ALTON - West Star Aviation broke ground on a new hangar today at the St. Louis Regional Airport. Hangar 67 will be completed in April 2024. West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, already has a facility at the St. Louis Regional Airport, but this new hangar will expand its facility to over 500,000 square feet. Contegra Construction has partnered with West Star on the project. “For us, this signifies more than just a couple of new buildings that we’re going to build around here. It’s the realization of our vision for growth and our vision for reinvesting in West Star Aviation,” Mike Zada, Vice President of Project Management at West Star Aviation, said. “We’re extremely proud to be a part of this community.” Brian Bauwens, the general manager of the East Alton facility, explained that the expansion will include the 40,000-square-foot Hangar 67 and additional back shop space, which will house offices and storage. The airport’s
ARCO Completes Construction of New St. Louis Office HQ
ARCO recently completed their new office headquarters in St. Louis. The 52,486 SF, 2-floor state-of-the-art space features 88 private offices, 7 conference rooms, and a 156-person training facility. The office also includes several amenities for associates to enjoy such as a 5,000 SF gym, 3 break rooms/kitchens, a canteen with fresh food and snacks, and […]
Missouri Town Hosts Multi-Day Fundraiser for Jan. 6 Insurrectionists, Of Course
The Missour-ah contingent of our state is coming out strong this weekend in Rogersville, Missouri, a small town near Springfield. A group there is hosting J6 Truth and Light Freedom Festival, a fundraiser and rally for folks who stormed the Capitol on January 6. While most of us know that the storming of the Capitol on January 6 — which led to seven related deaths and Senator Josh Hawley's infamous chicken run — was one of the worst days for the country, some missed the memo.
Swifties line up hours in advance to snag 'Eras Tour' merch at Arrowhead
Some Taylor Swift fans, aka Swifties, waited hours in line to buy exclusive merchandise from "The Eras Tour" ahead of her Kansas City concerts.
Illinois man sentenced to 13 years in prison for deadly 2021 DUI crash
A man who has methamphetamine in his body when he was behind the wheel of a car that crash, killing one, will go to prison for 13 years.
JOLTS data shows softening economy
The latest JOLTS data is out. Here's a nickel summary of changes from the previous month: Hires are up 1.8%. Job openings are down 4.8%. Quits are up 6.6% (shows confidence about getting new job). Layoffs are down 2.2%. Aside from the drop in job openings, these are decent numbers. However, the longer term trends ...continue reading "JOLTS data shows softening economy"
Empowering Women in Construction with Safer, More Inclusive Workplaces
From Data Center Knowledge: The construction industry has seen a record number of women taking trade jobs. The industry’s skilled labor shortage and a shift in diversity hiring goals, focusing on the safety and inclusion of women, are the reasons behind this change. However, Vicki O’Leary, Ironworkers International’s director of diversity and an ironworker herself […]
The Good, The Bad, And The Incredibly Ugly In The Court Ruling Regarding Government Contacts With Social Media
One has to think that Donald Trump judicial appointee Judge Terry Doughty deliberately waited until July 4th (when the courts are closed) to release his ruling on the requested preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from communicating with social media companies. The results of the ruling are not a huge surprise, given Doughty’s now recognized […]
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