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NASA and Boeing in St. Louis collaborate on supersonic passenger plane
A year-long NASA contract will result in Boeing producing conceptual designs of a high-speed passenger plane, which would be "non-proprietary" so they could be shared with the Federal Aviation Administration, companies and academic researchers.
Canadian smoke triggers air quality alert for St. Louis
ST. LOUIS -- It's another hazy day in St. Louis with temperatures returning to the 80s to near 90 today. Wildfire smoke from eastern Canada is being drawn southwest into our region. Some people have also reported smelling the smoke in the air. There is an orange air quality alert for the St. Louis area. [...]
Woman shot during confrontation at Alton Rent-A-Center
A woman was airlifted to a St. Louis-area hospital Tuesday after being shot inside a Rent-A-Center store in Alton.
Amy Boscolo Is Edwardsville School District 7 Athletic Director
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 has announced the hiring of Amy Boscolo as Athletics Director beginning with the 2023-24 school year. Ms. Boscolo’s hire was approved on June 5, 2023, by the District #7 Board of Education. Ms. Boscolo comes to District #7 from Highland High School where she has been the Athletics Director/Assistant Principal for the past five years. In 19 years of education, she has also served as a junior high assistant principal, physical education and health teacher, and athletic trainer for various school districts throughout Illinois. “Amy brings a variety of experiences to District #7 and will be able to build on the solid foundation and growth in the athletic program established by Alex Fox,” said Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton. “She brings a student-centered approach to Edwardsville and will be able to continue the wonderful support our athletic programs have received within the
Lunchtime Photo
A squinty-eyed squirrel in Oceanside.
Geezer Butler reflects on Black Sabbath’s final reunion in ‘Into the Void’ excerpt
In Geezer Butler's upcoming memoir, Into the Void, the Black Sabbath bassist reflects on the metal legends' final reunion in 2011. Rolling Stone has shared an expert from the book, in…
Jefferson County Man Calls 911 from Beneath Collapsed Garage
This morning, firefighters in Jefferson County used airbags and other hydraulic tools to rescue a Cedar Hill man whose garage had collapsed on him. According to a Facebook post from the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District, emergency crews got a call around 10 a.m. about a person trapped in a collapsed building in a residential area. Upon arriving at the scene on Ruble Lane, firefighters found that multiple buildings had collapsed and that the man who had called 911 was trapped beneath a detached garage.
Police ID man, 24, slain in domestic disturbance in St. Louis County
Police on Tuesday identified the man who was slain Monday morning in a domestic disturbance in north St. Louis County.
Possible Reasons Why YouTube Has Given Up Trying To Police 2020 Election Misinfo
Judging by the number of very angry press releases that landed in my inbox this past Friday, you’d think that YouTube had decided to personally burn down democracy. You see, that day the company announced an update to its approach to moderating election misinformation, effectively saying that it would no longer try to police most […]
The Creators: SLU tennis player's gadget aims to expand home gyms
A collegiate tennis career and the Covid-19 pandemic led Eliot Ekindi to create the Uclip, a device meant to connect different pieces of fitness equipment to increase the functionality of home gyms.
Atlanta project decried as 'Cop City’ gets funding approval from City Council
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta City Council early Tuesday approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, rejecting the pleas of hundreds of activists who packed City Hall and spoke for hours in fierce opposition to the project they decry as “Cop City.” The 11-4 vote just after 5 a.m. [...]
Cardinals sign marketing deal with streaming service that carries Bally Sports Midwest
Television streaming provider FuboTV Inc. said Tuesday it has inked a marketing deal with the St. Louis Cardinals that includes promoting its inclusion of the team’s broadcaster, Bally Sports Midwest, in its channel lineup.
Cows, pallets of Bud Ice beer removed from Missouri bridge crash scene
Cleanup crews emptied trailer loads of cows and Bud Ice beer after a multi-vehicle crash on the Missouri River Bridge over Interstate 70.
What's the significance of this building on Shaw, across from Adrianna's? Inscription says "The Family"
Rash of gun violence in north St. Louis County sparks concerns from longtime community activist
Geospatial leaders hope St. Louis teachers will bring the technology to classrooms
Top 5 St. Louis area breweries ranked by the Wednesday Beer Club
Since the Wednesday Beer Club members know that there are a lot of great craft breweries in the St. Louis area, they have made it a monthly practice to rank the best places for beer, food, and atmosphere.
When Historic Successes Don’t Move Voters
Today on TAP: Biden’s achievements are significant, but don’t provide the kind of direct individual aid that people actually notice.
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