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Manchester man’s road rage leads to severe beating in downtown St. Louis, charges say
Jacob Ehlinger was charged with assault after police say he ran a stop sign, then pulled a driver who honked at him out of a car and severely beat him.
Jerseyville Hollow Avenue Improvements Moving To Phase 2
JERSEYVILLE - The Hollow Avenue improvement project in Jerseyville continues to make progress, with Phase 1 getting closer to completion and the City Council recently approving an agreement to commence with Phase 2. The project includes repaving, widening, ADA-compliant sidewalks, and more. The Jerseyville City Council recently approved a professional surveying/engineering/land acquisition services agreement with Bartlett & West Inc. regarding Phase 2 of the Hollow Avenue Roadway Improvements project. Jerseyville received $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Federal Highway Administration for these improvements to Hollow Avenue. The city was one of only ten recipients of the grant, which was awarded as part of the administration’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) funding initiative. These improvements are just one component of the city’s long-term Capital Improvement Plan, which among other things, prioritizes “the safe and efficient movement of residential
Industrial manufacturer opens new $6M technology center, creating 15 jobs
Industrial technology firm Watlow has opened a new $6 million R&D facility in St. Louis County that it says will create 10 to 15 new jobs and will develop materials used in its thermal systems.
Lunchtime Photo
This is a church steeple in the city of Banning during late winter, with a bit of snow still left on the mountains. The church elders need to fix their cross. It's crooked.
Aldermen advance property tax freeze for St. Louis seniors
The committee passed a bill that would freeze the amount seniors owe on the city’s portion of property taxes — roughly 20% of the total levy.
Owner of downtown St. Louis tower agrees to takeover after alleged default
The owner of a 21-story downtown St. Louis office tower agreed to a takeover of the property by investors, via a receiver, following an alleged loan default.
Buc-ee’s isn't stopping at 1 Missouri store. Where will it go next?
Panera Bread to open new St. Louis-area location
The bakery-café chain's new St. Charles County location will feature a mobile drive-thru, kiosks for ordering dine-in and rapid pick-up, as well as mobile pick-up and delivery options.
Riverbender.com To Live Stream Roxana State Semifinal Football Game Saturday
ROXANA. - Riverbender.com is proud to once again live-stream the Roxana Shells' football playoff journey for those wanting to avoid the crowds or just watch from the comfort of their own home. The 12-0 Shells host the 11-1 Mt. Carmel Golden Aces on Saturday afternoon in the IHSA Class 3A state semifinals. The game is set to kick off at 3 p.m. from Charles Raich Field in Roxana. The game can be viewed on either Riverbender.com or EdGlenToday.com as well as on Facebook and YouTube . Riverbender.com would like to thank the outpouring of community support and the many sponsors who made live-streaming this game possible. A special thanks to our Playoff Game Sponsors: Werts Welding & Tank Service Chris Slusser for Madison County Board Chairman Tom McRae Madison County Circuit Clerk Phillips 66 Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic BJC - Alton Memorial Hospital Roberts Motors Sherry Gilleland - Dream Home Reality Center Fowl Commit Apparel & Accessories Circui
UAW workers at GM's Wentzville plant reject proposed contract
Workers at General Motors' Wentzville Assembly Plant rejected a tentative contract the automaker reached last month with the United Auto Workers.
Does Elon Grok The Trademark Issues With ‘Grok’? AI Chip Company Groq Does
As you likely know by now, last week, Elon Musk released the initial version of the AI chatbot he created earlier this year via “xAI” which may or may not be part of his many other companies, but definitely uses employees, technology, and resources from those other companies. He named it “Grok,” though also claimed […]
Train Wreck of a Trade Deal
Today on TAP: The Biden administration has to slow-walk a marquee agreement, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. That might even be a blessing in disguise.
Edwardsville School District Notes Changing Demographics at Board Meeting
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023. Among other topics, they discussed the changing demographics of the district. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton and Curriculum/Instruction Director Tara Fox presented data from Illinois Report Card — a program that breaks down how each school in a district is performing on an academic and social level — to the Board. The school report card shows how the district compares to other Illinois schools. There is also data about the district’s racial/ethnic diversity, the number of low income and unhoused students, and students with individualized educational plans (IEPs). Racial/ethnic diversity has been a topic of discussion at board meetings over the past several months. As Superintendent Dr. Patrick Shelton demonstrated to the Board how to navigate the Illinois Report Card website , he noted how these demographics have shifted
11-year-old girl left paralyzed weeks after drive-by shooting in Kansas City
Police records indicate that shooting happened near E. 80th Street and Hickman Mills Drive.
St. Louis man admits to shooting 9-year-old boy after argument over yogurt
The 20 best early Apple Black Friday deals
The best Apple deals we’ve seen so far It may not be Apple’s world, but sometimes it sure feels like it. The wildly popular and influential tech company behind iPhones, iPads, Macs, Beats headphones, Apple Watches and more doesn’t often put its products on sale, which makes Black Friday Apple deals all the more desirable. [...]
Hoka running shoes are up to 40% off in early Black Friday deal
Hoka running shoes have been a viral favorite online for some time now — and if you've been waiting to splurge on a pair, now's the time.
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