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Richmond Heights implements 3% marijuana tax
On Monday, Richmond Heights signed an ordinance about the tax on marijuana. The city council approved the additional 3% tax on the sale of marijuana.
Skeletal remains identified as missing Wood River man
Veron L. Law, who was 36 years old and lived in Wood River, has been identified as the person whose skeletal remains have been found. In July 2022, Law was last seen.
Emerson Said to be Considering Office in New Clayton Tower
From St. Louis Business Journal: Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE: EMR) is considering establishing an office in a prominent new office tower in Clayton, according to people familiar with the matter. The people said Emerson is looking at taking several floors in one of the two towers that make up the $250 million Forsyth Pointe development, […]
St. Louis’ best coffee spots, according to FOX 2 viewers
ST. LOUIS — Where in the St. Louis area can you get some of the best coffee? When we asked our Facebook fans, They told us what they thought.
We asked for the best establishments for fried chicken, and the best french fries.
There were a lot of suggestions, but here are the top 15 local areas for the best St. Louis coffee.
Moms back Flaherty, Nootbaar to big results during Cardinals surge
Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty and outfielder Lars Nootbaar, two key pieces of the recent Cardinals turnaround, made time around their busy schedules to thank their moms for Mother's Day.
Kim Gardner resigns as St. Louis circuit attorney, 2 weeks earlier than expected
Former Flordell Hills city clerk sentenced for stealing $487K from municipality
A former employee in the St. Louis County municipality of Flordell Hills was sentenced Tuesday for stealing several hundred thousand dollars over a six-year period, well over the city’s annual budget.
Twitter ‘Shadowbans’ Bellingcat After Musk Attacks Them, Then Tries To Retcon A Nonsense Explanation
Remember, according to Elon Musk, one of the worst things that old Twitter did was “shadowban” people. There was a whole “Twitter Files” about the practice, which Musk insisted was a horrible practice that was censorship. Except… at the same time he had no problem using it to silence accounts he personally disliked. Hilariously, he […]
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Pappy's Smokehouse and StilL 630 collaborate on Mash & Ash, a single-barrel bourbon commemorating Pappy's 15th anniversary
The limited-release bourbon will be available while supplies last at Pappy's in Midtown beginning May 17.
AMICSTL Nets $15M in State Funding
From St. Louis Business Journal: The project to build a $55 million advanced manufacturing center in St. Louis received a major boost as the Missouri General Assembly included $15 million in the state budget to support construction. Last year, the federal government through a national competition called the Build Back Better Regional Challenge, included $7 […]
Missouri rapper pleads guilty to illegal firearms
A Springfield man has pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally possessing firearms, one of which was linked to several recent shootings.
Kim Gardner Quits, Leaving Office Two Weeks Early
About an hour before a hearing in the quo warranto case to remove her from office, Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced her resignation, effective immediately. Gardner had previously announced she'd leave the office on June 1. Gardner's office said in a statement that she has been working with St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell to "ensure a comprehensive transition plan is in place to handle cases that prioritizes public safety."
Centene shareholders vote down proposals on executive pay
Centene Corp. shareholders voted down two proposals that aimed to change how the company decides executive pay.
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St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner resigns
Kim Gardner is stepping down as St. Louis Circuit Attorney two weeks ahead of schedule.
Business Alum Uses Degree as Foundation for Successful Entrepreneurial Career
EDWARDSVILLE – Dan Lowery has filled many roles throughout his life, from military veteran to successful entrepreneur to political figure. As he reflects on his long and storied career, Lowery attributes the bulk of his business knowledge and success to the education he received as a student at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Business. Lowery’s journey in higher education began while pursuing a degree in physics and math at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. When his GPA dropped below the student grade requirement, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served for four years during the Vietnam War. Following his time in the Air Force, Lowery chose to enroll at SIUE, where he earned a bachelor’s in management information systems in 1973. This degree provided Lowery with the springboard he needed to launch his career in the corporate world. Lowery spent eight years working at IBM as a new account salesperson and eventually realized hi
North End of Orchard Town Center: What Will it Be?
From The Edwardsville Intelligencer: Construction on a new Olive Garden restaurant began in Orchard Town Center (OTC) last month, according to Scott Slemer, the village’s director for public works. In addition, the Plum Street entrance for OTC is open, after the northern entrance opened off of Governors’ Parkway, just west of Troy Road. Olive Garden […]
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