Missouri Green Schools (MGS) today announced its 2023 honorees, recognizing 18 schools for their commitment to improving the health and wellness of students and staff, lowering their environmental impact, and providing place-based education. “By achieving Sprout, Seedling and Sapling level recognition these Missouri schools are embracing green and healthy practices within their campuses, curriculum, and […]
The music of the late Warren Zevon is being celebrated with a new live album from Shooter Jennings and his Werewolves of Los Angeles band. Shooter Jennings and the Werewolves of Los Angeles Do Zevon is a…
Brianna Coppage, a high school English teacher, was initially suspended after the St. Clair School District discovered that she had performed on an adult website.
From St. Louis Public Radio: The city of Manchester, Missouri hopes the upcoming Nov. 7 special municipal election will mean a population boost of more than 30%. Residents of the town in west St. Louis County, along with about 6,500 people in neighboring unincorporated territory, will vote on an annexation proposal. If a majority of […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program cultivates an “entrepreneurial mindset” in high school seniors. But if you ask them, it’s also just a lot of fun. The CEO program is based out of Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship in Effingham, IL, with regional chapters throughout the state. The Edwardsville CEO program brings together students from Edwardsville High School, Father McGivney Catholic High School and Metro-East Lutheran High School to foster job skills through hands-on learning. “Our goal with the program is to help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset,” said Hannah Allison, the Edwardsville program’s facilitator. “They learn the skills and the tools necessary to help set them up for success, no matter what career path they plan on choosing.” The program selects 26 applicants who are “hardworking, trustworthy and motivated.” Throughout senior year, the students meet every
From CNBC: Driving is changing. Today, hybrids and pure electric vehicles are a common sight around the world, and the overall size and heft of cars — whether they’re fully electric or use internal combustion engines — is increasing. From the accessibility of EV charging points to noise levels, new designs and technologies have already […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A California-based tool retailer with a national footprint has a new store under construction at a shopping center in south St. Louis County, converting a former restaurant space that’s been vacant for more than five years. Harbor Freight Tools will open its 11th St. Louis-area store at 7597 S. Lindbergh […]
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri) says his office is offering help to those stuck in Israel, including a local church group that is having trouble returning home.
A St. Louis alderwoman typically considered among the board's left flank has come out against controversial legislation decriminalizing public urination and defecation for homeless people and making it easier to open homeless shelters in city neighborhoods.
Dorothy Hoffner, a 104-year-old Chicago woman whose recent skydive could see her certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest person to ever jump from a plane, has died.
Tarlton, St. Louis’ largest women-owned general contracting and construction management firm, has promoted Ryan Schaal to senior project manager. Schaal, who has 18 years of experience in the construction industry, joined Tarlton in 2014 as an assistant superintendent. He most recently served as project manager, supporting project directors and collaborating with owners, architects, engineers and […]
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River sophomore Hailey Handler continues to get recognition as an athlete as both a tennis and basketball star. Handler is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. The EA-WR sophomore thanked her mom and dad for always taking time out of their busy schedules to make it to her games and practice pick-up. Mary Broadway is Handler's girls' tennis coach. Handler said her doubles partner Kaylin Buttry's ability to read and work together well goes a long way in how they play as a combination. Handler has been playing tennis for about a year and has already developed a love of the sport. She says when she is not playing a sport, she enjoys reading, playing with her dog, and building Legos. The EA-WR athlete said playing a sport has also taught her that no matter what you are doing, "if you have discipline, you can succeed." She says she doesn't know where she wants to go to college yet, but would love to continue a sport over
Landco Construction is pleased to welcome Shaughn Croyle, project manager, and Kendra Jones, project engineer, to the firm. Shaughn Croyle is a seasoned professional with 28 years of industry experience and proven experience in cross functional project management. He specializes in the healthcare, laboratory, corporate and industrial markets with projects up to $15 million. Shaughn […]
On Sunday night I decided to try again photographing our old friend the Wizard Nebula. This time I changed two things. First, I went up to Palomar Mountain instead of out to the desert. The sky there isn't as dark, but Palomar's 5,000-foot elevation provides clearer skies and cooler weather. Second, I used a 7 ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
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