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Where's the snow? It may be coming soon near St. Louis

2 years 5 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Where's the snow? The National Weather Service in St. Louis says that they have been getting that question a lot lately. The area is currently 4.3" below normal. Don't worry, we're only halfway through winter and there is plenty of time for the white stuff to fall. The winter with some [...]
Joe Millitzer

How to Build an Inclusive Construction Pipeline in 2023

2 years 5 months ago
From ConstructionDive: by Stacee Barkley Stacee Barkley is global diversity, equity and inclusion leader at Redwood City, California-based DPR Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. Last year marked the second iteration of Construction Inclusion Week, our industry’s grassroots effort to bring necessary conversations around diversity, equity and inclusion to every jobsite and corner office in […]
Dede Hance

More Apartments, New Restaurants to Open in Laclede’s Landing

2 years 5 months ago
From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  A local developer is continuing its push into Laclede’s Landing as the company kicks off construction on nearly 100 new apartments in the historic downtown St. Louis neighborhood. St. Louis-based Advantes Group said it has begun work renovating the Hoffman, Greeley and Trader buildings on north Second Street — 19th century-era […]
Dede Hance

Jack Rigoni Completes His Eagle Scout Project With Special Bike Station At Edwardsville Township Park

2 years 5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Jack Rigoni, the son of Christin and Alex Rigoni of Edwardsville, recently delivered an Eagle Scout project to Edwardsville Township that will have a lasting impact. Jack constructed a concrete pad and built a bicycle repair station that is visible to bike riders. Jack’s idea came to him about four years ago when he was riding bikes at his grandparent's home in Staunton and saw a very similar project right next to the bike trail. “I thought this would be a good idea even to this day,” he said. “I finally got to the point where I wanted to do the project. The Township people and Eagle Scout Board Members were all very supportive.” The 15-year-old new Eagle Scout said he feels extremely honored to earn the new status in Scouts. “It is a huge accomplishment, and the good thing is it benefits the community," he said. At least 21 merit badges are required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. Of those 21 badges, 14 must come from a list

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St. Louis Man Gets 17.5 Years for Robbing 2 Cell Phone Stores, Wing Stop

2 years 5 months ago
Today in federal court, a south city man was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for a series of armed robberies he committed on South Grand in the summer of 2020. Authorities say that Louquincy Carr lived within a half mile of the businesses he struck. According to Carr's guilty plea agreement, on July 24, 2020, an employee of the T-Mobile store on the 3600 block of South Grand was showing him an iPhone when Carr pulled out a silver handgun and demanded the money in the register.
Ryan Krull

Oculus Inc. Adds Joshua Rayles as Managing Principal of the Dallas Office

2 years 5 months ago
Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, has hired Joshua Rayles, AIA NCARB, to serve as the managing principal of the firm’s Dallas office. In his role, Rayles will oversee the daily operations, business development, and team management in Dallas, as well as focus on enhancing the firm’s regional footprint in the […]
Dede Hance

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 5 months ago
Check out the smirk on this kid with his behind-the-back save in a ping pong game with his father. This picture was taken at a municipal ping pong table alongside the Saint-Martin Canal in Paris.
Kevin Drum

Department on Aging Seeks Nominations for Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame

2 years 5 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults aged 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and the labor force. “When I think about the people of Illinois, a couple of words come to mind: kindness, generosity, ingenuity, and perseverance. Each year, my administration is proud to honor four older adults who embody these values through service, education, arts, and labor by inducting them into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students or a community member who you can always find out and about lending a hand to others, we want to hear about the seniors in your life that make Illinois, Illinois.” The Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame was established by the General Assembly in 1994 to honor older adults’

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