From Area Development: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics most recent report released on March 10, 2023, the unemployment rate for March was 3.5 percent. The unemployment rate has hovered at this level over the last 12 months, ranging between 3.5 percent and 3.7 percent, except for in January 2023 where it dipped to […]
The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world.
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: The U.S. construction industry recorded 383,000 unfilled jobs in April, up 68,000 from the previous month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Wednesday. In spite of multiple economic challenges, demand for construction workers remains elevated, said Anirban Basu, chief economist for Associated Builders and Contractors. “There are signs that higher […]
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House’s backyard will be transformed into a beachfront park. Visitors can take a stroll along the boardwalk, search for
From Construction Equipment: Construction employment increased in 231, or 65 percent, of 358 metro areas between April 2022 and April 2023, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of new government employment data. Association officials said the lack of available workers to hire is keeping many metro areas from adding even […]
From Construction Dive: Dive Brief: On March 22, a speeding motorist crashed into a highway work zone on I-695 in Maryland, killing six construction workers. The incident received nationwide attention, but the Associated General Contractors of America has stated the crash is tragically common. “What happened to those workers on March 22 is sadly much closer to the […]
Prepare yourself for new Pearl Jam music. In an interview with Consequence's Kyle Meredith with... podcast, guitarist Stone Gossard shares that the grunge outfit's next album is "getting close to…
Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner. This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.
The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms
A special honor flight is on its way to Washington, D.C. Tuesday morning with dozens of veterans who will spend the day visiting war memorials. Tuesday's flight lands on the 79th anniversary of the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.
From Roads & Bridges: The St. Louis area is booming with industrial growth thanks to improvements on the 70-mile corridor on Interstate 70 that runs from Foristell, Missouri to Marine, Illinois. Ushering in national manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, the construction boom is evident along I-70. Ed Lampitt, Vice Chair of Cushman & Wakefield said that […]
Taylor Swift fans have another reason to celebrate: one of her songs could help save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. The American Heart Association says Swift's song “ The Man ” has 110 beats per minute, in the 100-120 beats per minute range for effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is a life-saving skill. And for Jordan Meeks, a pediatric wellness specialist at OSF HealthCare , it’s a critical skill for young people to learn. “Most cardiac arrests happen in people 40 years and older, a lot of teachers, parents, grandparents, coaches and those that young people are spending a lot of time with,” Meeks says. “And young people are getting to a point where their body is maturing, so they’re able to do those compressions with enough strength to be helpful.” Meeks visits schools across Illinois teaching students hands-only CPR. Recently, she was in Fisher, a small, rural town where it might take first responders a
From breathtaking natural beauty to unlimited outdoor recreation, FOX 2's free Trip Tuesday brought to you by Berry Door and Window takes you to Giant City State Park, in Shawnee Forest Country.
Yesterday in St. Louis City Circuit Court, prosecutors filed to dismiss three murder charges stemming from an alleged July 2020 drive-by shooting. It was the second go around in dismissing the case.
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