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As of Monday morning, more than 70,000 Ameren customers were without power.

What with summer here, I had forgotten all about Southern California's huge spike in natural gas prices during the winter. Whatever happened to that? Here's the answer: The whole thing lasted two months. Daily spot prices shot up in December from 100¢ per therm to 500¢ per therm and were back to 100¢ by February. ...continue reading "Southern California’s natural gas shock lasted two months"

Fixing pinball machines is a specialized skill. Some in the St. Louis region are teaching a younger generation the rare art of pinball repair.

The city of Belleville is reminding locals that consumer fireworks are illegal within the state of Illinois.

Some MetroLink riders may run into delays Monday morning.

The charming and cheeky nod to Bastille Day features more than 50 artists, fantastical entertainment, music, food, shopping, and more along Sutton Boulevard and Manchester Avenue.

When Ryan Schepers met with Matt Thenhaus to discuss the possibility of hosting a wedding reception at the Fortune Teller Bar, the meeting wound up being between the (eventual) future and former owners of the Cherokee Street establishment.  Instead of simply booking a date, Schepers, a bar regular, learned that Thenhaus was low-key shopping the Fortune Teller around.

If you're looking to stay cool and meet local law enforcement, then join Creve Coeur officers and K9's for their popsicles with the police event Monday.

Tuesday is the 4th of July, and that means fireworks. However, that's not the case if you're in St. Peters.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On July 1, 2023, at 3:55 PM, St. Louis County Police Officers from the City of Jennings precinct responded to a call for service at a residence located in the 5200 block of Hamilton Avenue regarding storm damage and an unconscious child. Arriving officers made contact with an adult female who stated her son was inside her residence in his bedroom where a tree had fallen; her son was trapped beneath the tree and was unconscious. Fire and EMS personnel also responded to the scene. After several rescue attempts, responding personnel were able to free the child. The child was transported to an area hospital for life-saving treatment but was later pronounced deceased. The victim has been identified as Eric J. Wallace, 5 years of age, of the 1300 block of Hamilton Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63112.

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There is still time to make your nomination for the 2023 Champions for Diversity & Inclusion Awards program. The nomination deadline has been extended to Thursday, July 6. The program, which includes awards for an individual, a for-profit and a nonprofit, celebrates those who have shown exceptional commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace or in the St. Louis community. You can submit a nomination here. The winners will be announced in early August and profiled…

Boil advisories issued for midtown and south St. Louis City are lifted. The city's water division says it's safe to drink again.

Independence Day may not be until Tuesday, but some July 4th events and activities are already in full swing.

When COVID hit Civil Life Brewery, a very successful craft brewer in Tower Grove South, it took a devastating hit to its business. But the owner, Jake Hafner, decided to take advantage of that pause to double down on his business in St. Louis and proceed with his plans for a major expansion of Civil […]

More than 60,000 Ameren customers on both sides of the river are still out of power Monday morning after the weekend's fierce storms. As crews work to get fix downed lines, others are still cleaning up damage from the severe weather.

It’s difficult to achieve the aesthetic refinement of a New England law library while housing a menu fit to feed pretty much anyone. With exposed brick walls and yellow pub lights, the Main House (500 South Main Street, 636-493-6332, mainhouseonmain.com) does just that. It is less “My Country ‘Tis of Thee,” and more Johnny Cash’s “Ragged Old Flag.” Polished but never stuffy, it’s the sort of joint where you can swig beers on the weekend or cozy up to a date with a sauvignon blanc.

Six police officers quit, saying Mayor Mike Cornell and village trustees in May cut $8,000 from police pay without notice, according to a statement from the officers. The mayor contests what the officers are saying.

Following the end of the federal public health emergency, around 26,000 Missourians receiving food assistance are once again subject to work requirements to maintain their benefits. If the state does not receive the proper paperwork from participants, many could lose benefits beginning in October for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. […]

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