There are some 600 million cats in the world. Not all of them are pets — between 50 and 100 million in the U.S. — but cats share a fascinating history with humans. Washington University evolutionary biologist Jonathan Losos dives into that history in the new book, “The Cat's Meow: How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa.” Losos joins guest host Alex Heuer to talk about all things cats.
Right around this time last year, the St. Louis Cardinals changed course with their bullpen and started handing Ryan Helsley more opportunities in traditional closer spots than Giovanny Gallegos. Lately, it seems that script has flipped a bit, but not completely.
Spellman Brady & Co. is proud to announce that the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) has selected Christa Barr, CHID, EDAC, IIDA, NCIDQ, to join its “Marketing and Social Media Committee,” as well as its “Industry Partners Committee.” As a “Marketing and Social Media Committee” member, Ms. Barr will collaborate with a group […]
EDWARDSVILLE - A Madison County jury deliberated just 40 minutes Thursday before finding a man guilty of first-degree murder for intentionally striking a woman with his pickup along a highway in Pontoon Beach. The jury convicted Richard D. Mayor, 60, in connection with the death of Lisa M. Dunnavant-Polach, 46, on Feb. 21, 2023. The two had been in a relationship but became involved in a dispute. Mayor and Dunnavant-Polach were residents of East St. Louis. Evidence and testimony showed that Dunnavant-Polach was on foot along Illinois Route 111 and trying to evade Mayor, who was driving a pickup. The driver of a tractor-trailer, seeing that the victim was in distress, pulled over to help her. As Dunnavant-Polach tried to get into the semi, she was hit by Mayor’s pickup. The driver of the semi, a former Marine, testified that he pulled the microphone wire off his CB radio and used it to tie a tourniquet on the victim’s severed leg. Despite her injuries, Dunnavant-Polach wa
Jurors in Madison County needed only 40 minutes of deliberation before returning a guilty verdict against a man who intentionally struck and killed a woman with his truck along a Pontoon Beach highway.
S. M. Wilson & Co., a St. Louis-based construction manager and contracting firm, is restructuring its technology department with the promotion of Jamie Berzon, CM-BIM to Chief Technology Officer and hiring of Brian Turner as Construction Technology Manager. Mark Patterson, who has been serving as the firm’s Chief Information Officer for nearly 18 years, will […]
JERSEYVILLE - The 2023 Jersey Community High School PAC scholarship recipients were recently announced. The winners are front row (l to r) - Don Snyders, Kendall Davis, Elaina Walsh, Anna Fink, and Cate Breden. Back row (l to r) Drake Goetten, Colton Gavaza, Logan Meisner, Tanner Brunaugh, Kari Krueger, Chloe Kallal.
Leaders of the initiative to build an advanced manufacturing center in north St. Louis announced a partnership Thursday with a nonprofit group to lead research and development of pharmaceutical ingredients.
Food technology firm Benson Hill Inc. (NYSE: BHIL) has made staffing cuts as part of its efforts to reduce costs and improve cash flow as it seeks to achieve profitability by 2025.
June 1 marks the 50th anniversary of Paul McCartney and Wings' classic "Live And Let Die," and the milestone is not going unnoticed. The anniversary is being celebrated with a new Dolby Atmos release of…
Since its inception, the UK’s latest attempt to directly regulate the internet has been a disaster. Once dubbed the “Online Harms Bill,” it has since been rebranded to make it appear less harmful to the internet. The bill hasn’t gotten any better, but it does have a less alarmist name, even if everyone pushing hard […]
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- Several NASCAR stars will be making an appearance at the McDonald's on North 24th Street in East St. Louis Friday afternoon. Drivers Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick will be there as a part of the Enjoy Illinois 300 weekend. The event is from 3 to 6 p.m. A rally will [...]