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S. M. Wilson Starts Work on Two Transformational SLCC Meramec Campus Projects
Work is scheduled to begin on two transformational projects on St. Louis Community College’s Meramec Campus. Meramec will be getting a new “front door” and entry way along the south side of campus that will showcase two new buildings and updated greenspace. The Emerging Technology Center and Financial Services & Enrollment Center will each house […]
Riverview police receiving mutual aid after 'mass employee walkout'
Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to start
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout will see a bunch of new faces surrounding him at this year's All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Angels center fielder was selected for his 11th appearance on Thursday, and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile [...]
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Embedding Equity in Transit Project Design
From HOK: by Kaven Swan, senior principal/leader aviation & transportation with Luke Bridle, principal/director of transportation We need to seize the moment. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing billions of dollars to modernize the U.S. infrastructure and increase access to safe, clean and reliable transportation. This includes funding for significant public transit projects in […]
The Importance of Mastering Jobs Nobody Wants
by Michael Barth, Vice President Expansion, Hoffmann Brothers I started working as a plumber at 17. Here are six lessons from building my career in the trades: 1. Mastering skills most people do not want to do can open doors. I started as a plumber apprentice specializing in underground lines. The work was dirty, and […]
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State fire marshal urges Missourians not to set off fireworks amid drought
It's hot and dry and because of drought conditions across Missouri. The state fire marshal is asking residents to avoid using fireworks this Fourth of July.
Greene County, Springfield, Chatham Areas Smacked With Strong Winds
CARROLLTON - Greene County was hit by strong thunderstorm winds and the Fitzgibbons' house in the 1300 block of Sixth Street in Carrollton encountered serious damage. High winds ripped the home owned by William and Debbie Fitzgibbons just after noon on Thursday. The Fitzgibbons' home had a pole power knocked down, and the high winds tore guttering, shingles and part of the roof where the electricity box was located. “My husband, Daniel, was on the phone with William and was telling them they better take cover because of a storm and about that time he said, ‘Oh it is here,’” William’s sister, Lisa Wieneke of Jerseyville, said. “The storm hit them hard." Ameren Illinois was at the Fitzbiggons location around 5:45 p.m. Thursday, along with an electric company from Jerseyville," Lisa said. “They hope to have it restored sometime tonight,” she added. Ryan Knutsvig, a Lincoln National Weather Service meteorologist, said winds hit areas
Community honors life of 84-year-old firefighter after presumed duty-related death
Massive fire destroys St. Louis skate park inside former church
Letter to Fairview Village Residents
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Death penalty case against Marcellus Williams will continue, Parson says
A death penalty case will continue against a Missouri man who is citing new DNA evidence in his innocence claim for the stabbing death of a former newspaper reporter, the governor announced Thursday.
Family Fun and Free Fireworks Available at Fireworks City
WEST ALTON - Fireworks City’s sales are booming ahead of the July 4th weekend. With their famous “buy one get four free” deal, the family-owned West Alton, MO., location invites other families to celebrate Independence Day with their products. “Fourth of July has always been my favorite holiday,” Owen Thomeczek, son of the owners and longtime employee, said. “Seeing everyone come in every year, all my friends working with me, it’s always a good time here. I hope to keep doing this forever.” Owen’s grandfather opened Fireworks City in 1964. Today, the store is owned by Owen’s father and aunts. Since his mother, Jody, started dating his father at age 15, she has had a front-row seat behind the counter as the store’s popularity soared and her family grew. Jody remembers that they used to sell mainly firecrackers, Roman candles and bottle rockets, with a limited supply of bigger fireworks. But the store blew
Police: 17-year-old shot multiple times in St. Louis' West End neighborhood
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament opens new skateboarding park in North Dakota
In between playing bass in Pearl Jam, Jeff Ament helps to build new skateboarding parks with his Montana Pool Service organization, or MPS. The latest park has now opened in…
Nonprofit leaders to host 'Save Our Youth' forum Saturday
St. Louis nonprofit leaders came together Thursday to call for community involvement in anti-violence initiatives and to promote "Save Our Youth," a public forum planned for Saturday.
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