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General Motor’s $1.5 Billion Investment finally pays off for Wentzville plant

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This article originally ran in the St. Louis Business Journal on Jan. 24, 2023.  The next generation of General Motors Co.’s pick-up trucks rolled off the assembly line for the first time on Tuesday at the Wentzville plant, the culmination of a $1.5 billion investment that the automaker made to the truck line and upgrades to the assembly plant. GM added […]

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Jasmine Thomas

Utah Promises That It’s Going To Sue Social Media For Being Bad For Kids

2 years 5 months ago
Utah, as a state, has a pretty long history of having terrible policy proposals regarding laws about the internet. And now it’s getting dumber. On Monday, the state’s Attorney General Sean Reyes and Governor Spencer Cox, hosted a very weird press conference. It was billed by them as an announcement about how Utah is suing […]
Mike Masnick

New Art Exhibit at the Kranzberg Explores Identity Through Fashion

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The Gallery at The Kranzberg (501 North Grand, 314-533-0367)  will present a new clothing-based art exhibition starting February 3. Torn Mixology represents the final project for Kranzberg Arts Foundation visual artist in residence Felia Davenport, associate professor of communication and media at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The display features clothing that “explores the journey of identifying as a multi-racial female.” The five pieces correspond to different phases of life, from childhood through adulthood.
Benjamin Simon

Calhoun County Road Conditions Mostly Clear

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HARDIN - Kyle Godar, county engineer with the Calhoun County Highway Department, said road conditions in Calhoun County are mostly clear so far, but he still advises the public to avoid travel if possible. “We applied salt starting between midnight and 1 a.m. this morning,” Godar said. “Temperatures have stayed warm enough that most of the snow has melted.” While road conditions aren’t necessarily dangerous, he still advised the public to avoid driving to keep the roads clear for Highway Department workers. “I would say if they could stay off the roads if possible when there’s a snow event, that allows our drivers to do what they need to do without coming into conflict with other drivers,” he added. Godar said he hasn’t received any calls regarding accidents or power outages, but if drivers do experience dangerous road conditions, they can contact the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office at (618) 576-2417 or the Highway

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Alton Is Hit With Light Snowfall Overnight, Wood River Streets Clear

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ALTON - These photos showcase a view of Alton on Wednesday morning after the snow. Public School Stadium's turf was covered with snow, but most streets in Alton weren't snow-covered, just very wet and slushy. Once out of their driveways, Alton residents shouldn't have any issues getting around the city and area on Wednesday. Between one to two inches of snow accumulated in Alton, but should melt soon. Wood River Roads Clear The Wood River Public Works Department, led by Director Steve Palen, is always on top of things during inclement conditions. Wood River streets were wet but with no problem with travel Wednesday morning.

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