A weed dispensary in Florissant filed a lawsuit earlier this week that could bring down the price of marijuana at some dispensaries in St. Louis County. Robust Dispensary is suing St. Louis County as well as Missouri's director of the Department of Revenue, arguing that its weed business can't legally be taxed by both the county and the city in which it operates.
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that bridge repairs will require a weekend closure of northbound/eastbound Interstate 55/70 between the I-64 and I-255 interchanges in St. Clair County starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. A posted detour will be in place to direct motorists to I-64 and I-255. The work is expected to be complete by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and all detour signs prior to the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Residents in Gaza are facing ever-growing uncertainty after the territory's only power plant ran out of fuel and shut down Wednesday. Israeli airstrikes further demolished entire neighborhoods and sent people scrambling to find safety. And hospitals in the Gaza Strip are struggling to treat the injured with dwindling medical supplies. The war, which has claimed [...]
The Cookie Factory, doing business as Maverick Ventures, LLC of Troy, NY, is recalling 2,367 packages of 6 oz. Chocolate Chip Cookies because they may contain an undeclared macadamia nut allergen. People with an allergy or sensitivity to macadamia nuts are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The Cookie Factory product was distributed to Stewart’s Shops stores throughout New York and in nine Stewart’s Shops in Vermont. The products were sold in a 6 oz. clear plastic tub “clamshell” container with a Best Before date of 10/13/23 printed on the sticker that secures the package. The UPC is also on the sticker that secures the package. The recalled product was distributed in packaging that does not reveal the presence of macadamia nuts. A customer who purchased a package noticed a substance that was later identified as a macadamia nut. An investigation determined the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt recently announced a total of $400,000 in funding for two outdoor trails in the 57 th District through the Illinois Bicycle Path Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “There is nothing better than to see frequently used outdoor spaces receive funds to improve their accessibility for residents,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Spending time outdoors has been proven to enhance our health and well-being, and it’s great we are allowing this to happen by making spaces like this more convenient and safe for everyone.” The funds for the program come from a percentage of motor vehicle title fees, providing a maximum grant award of $200,000 per project for development projects, with no maximum grant award limit for land acquisition projects. Madison County Transit District will receive $200,000 for the creation of a new trail, the Chain of Rocks Shared Use Path, which will
From KWK Architects: American architect, writer and educator Frank Lloyd Wright famously said, “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you.” Incorporating natural elements and designing around natural landscapes became the inspiration behind many of Wright’s iconic home designs of the early to mid-1900s. Today, biophilic design – the practice […]
Jason Momoa is set to tour Missouri on October 17 and 18, with stops in Des Peres, Crestwood, and Chesterfield. He will be visiting St. Louis next week to promote Meili Vodka, a brand he co-founded.
ST. LOUIS, MO. - MetroLink will operate on a single track evenings at several locations on the light rail system in the City of St. Louis this week to allow for construction and maintenance work. MetroLink customers may experience brief delays during their evening commutes. The impacted stations are: Laclede’s Landing Station Convention Center Station 8 th & Pine Station Stadium Station Starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct. 10-13), MetroLink will single track to accommodate crews working in the Downtown St. Louis tunnel. This single track operation will impact riders at the Laclede’s Landing, Convention Center, 8 th & Pine, and Stadium Stations. The Blue Line trains will only run between Forest Park-DeBaliviere Station and the Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 Station after 6 p.m. Westbound riders should board Red Line trains at any station between the Fairview Heights Station and the Central West End Station and then transfer to
BETHALTO – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) that were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500.00 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship each at the end of the school year. 2023 October’s Eagles of the Month winners are as follows: Math - Lucas Naugle Visual Arts - Akkadia Allsman Social Studies - Christian Strader P.E./Health - Elijah Gruen Choir - Madelyn Fitzgerald Band - Shelby Quick Science - Serenity Bell English - Aidyn Pellazari CTE - Jude Breyer. Teacher of the Month - Special Education teacher Ashley Wallis Congratulations to all the Civic Memorial “Eagles of the Month” and the “Teacher
There was a Heart reunion onstage in Santa Rosa, California, on Tuesday, October 10. Ann Wilson was headlining a show with her Tripsitter band at Luther Burbank Center For The Arts when she invited her…
The St. Louis Board of Education was set Tuesday night to discuss the future of its partnerships with the city treasurer’s office in connection with both the College Kids Savings Account and the Guaranteed Basic Income programs. But a boisterous and unruly audience of dozens of St. Louis Public Schools parents led the school board to cut the meeting short amid a cacophony of people shouting at board members about a variety of issues and concerns.
As much fun as Metallica had playing the Power Trip festival, frontman James Hetfield might've had an even better time watching fellow headliner Judas Priest take the stage. You may…
On October 10, a man from Jennings, Missouri, named Darius D. Cobb was sentenced to 51 months in prison for his involvement in preparing at least 23 fake tax returns, along with an order to repay $85,584 to the IRS.
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