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Fitzpatrick's office said the proposal would have no known impact on state funds and estimated annual cost of at least $51K, but Bailey said it would cost billions.

The St. Louis Cardinals are getting some key contributions from an important rotation piece at a time it's been hard to come by wins. Jack Flaherty fired six scoreless innings against a high-octane Texas Rangers offense on Wednesday, paving St. Louis to a 1-0 victory.

ALTON - On Monday, June 5, 2023, Kennedy Stephens was named the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey's 2022-2023 Student of the Year. She is the 26th Student of the Year. Stephens is the daughter of Kristine and Tony Stephens of Alton and a graduate of Alton High School. She will receive a $6,000 scholarship as recognition of her outstanding academic record and participation in school and community activities. After receiving the plaque from club president Antione Williams, Kennedy added, "I was so excited when Mr. Mayhew called me and told me I was the Student of the Year. There were so many talented and smart students to choose from, so it is really an honor. I want to thank the Alton Godfrey Rotary for selecting me as September Student of the Month and now as Student of the Year." Kennedy plans to attend Howard University in Washington D.C. next fall, where she plans to major in Civil Engineering. She hopes to pave the way in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math career fields

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It’s been referred to by some media outlets as “a miracle in Missouri.”

From Area Development:  The surge in industrial projects experienced over the last five to seven years has further stressed labor markets, so it’s not surprising to see the top three site selection factors related to labor force considerations. Additionally, we are surprised that the percentages are not higher on energy costs. As the labor market […]

Moderator: Robert Bobroff, market president and CEO, St. Louis Business Journal Robert Bobroff: We’re all facing challenges with hiring and recruiting. How do you attract good young talent, short of using a recruiter? Randy Bueckendorf (BEX Construction Services): I have been in the trades for 45 years, and I started young, so when I let people know that I’m looking for new talent, word spreads quickly. We’re a great place to work, we have a cohesive team and have a growth mindset. We’re…

Here is the latest reading of my M-protein level from Monday (Day 41 after the CAR-T infusion): It's now down to 0.39, which is a bit of a slowdown from previous readings. However, this probably means nothing. My doctor had already warned me that measurements from Kaiser Permanente—where I'm now getting tested—deviate slightly from measurements ...continue reading "Health update"

Schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate Juneteenth observance on Monday, June 19, 2023

Daniel L. Kepler, 39, was held in the St. Louis County Jail in lieu of $250,000 cash bail. Kepler lives in the 2400 block of Hood Avenue in Overland.

A St. Louis County jury convicted a Spanish Lake man on Wednesday for beating his neighbor to death in 2019.

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EDWARDSVILLE – Geography students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville enhanced their knowledge of meteorology and climatology with a unique learning experience through storm chasing. Students and faculty traveled over 3,000 miles in six days tracking and chasing storms in Oklahoma and Texas as part of the GEOG 429 Storm Chasing and Assessment field course. “The course consists of several days of classroom instruction on severe weather forecasting and storm spotting, and then the field component allows students to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply that knowledge outside of the classroom to forecast and track storms,” said Alan Black, PhD, assistant professor and graduate program director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems. “There is a huge difference between talking about these topics in a classroom and successfully forecasting the weather and experiencing it in the field.” Course curriculum

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EDWARDSVILLE – Angela Andrews, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, assistant professor and coordinator of undergraduate programs in the School of Nursing (SON), has received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Teaching Distinction Award. The award is given to recognize faculty who are innovative, influential, and impactful as it relates to pedagogy and learning. “The School of Nursing is fortunate to have Dr. Andrews’s expertise in teaching, mentoring, and ensuring students’ success,” said Judy Liesveld, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC, CNE, FAAN, dean of the SON. “She is truly a master teacher in using various teaching strategies that integrate differences in learning styles. We are thrilled that she received this award.” Andrews is known for her dedication and compassion in her role as an educator. The SIUE Teaching Award Committee noted Andrew’s passion for teaching, promotion of critical thinking and genuine concern for her students and their learning

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Add this to the list of things that would only happen in Missouri. Fake mail impersonating the Missouri Department of Conservation notified recipients in Franklin and Wayne Counties over the past week that 550 buffaloes are on their way to nearby land for a "game preserve." The notice reads:

Rep. Jim Jordan is at it again. You’ll recall that Jordan ignored subpoenas from the January 6th Committee and was referred to the House Ethics Committee for his failure to respond to those subpoenas. Of course, since being handed the keys to the brand new (created just for him) “Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the […]

From Quartz:  The number of electricians employed in the US is at an all-time high in April, and they’re being paid better than ever. But can America sustain the supply of skilled tradespeople needed for these roles? This area of the job market has been setting records setting records in employment since late 2021 and shot […]

Alabama has seven congressional districts and about 27% of its population is Black. Under normal circumstances you'd expect the Black vote to prevail in two districts, but Alabama has never been normal. In 1992 it got its first Black district since Reconstruction, and it's been limited to one Black district ever since. In late 2021 ...continue reading "Supreme Court rules Alabama redistricting is racially prohibited"