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St. Louis digital media firm Quillt cuts more staff as CEO departs
St. Louis digital media firm Quillt, which earlier this year completed a round of staffing cuts, has enacted additional layoffs.
Risks and timing for Missouri severe weather Tuesday
This is another day to be weather aware. This is a potentially high impact severe event.
Caught on camera: Man fires shots while fleeing police in St. Louis County
The St. Louis County Police Department released surveillance video Tuesday that shows a suspect running away and firing shots at officers after a traffic stop attempt.
Chesterfield entertainment ‘hub’ to open this summer
The Hub will feature 4 Hands Brewing Co., Hi-Pointe and other restaurants, along with a beer garden and pavilion that can seat 400 people.
Police Union Director Indicted For Importing And Distributing Cop-Killing Fentanyl
Nothing kills cops like fentanyl. I mean, I don’t think it’s actually killed any cops yet, but any cop in the general vicinity of it acts like they’re dying and heads off the ER, surrounded by enablers, cop shop PR staff, and journalists willing to act as stenographers. To be sure, this opioid is killing […]
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Boardwalk Waffles’ Expansion Plans Are Embroiled in Lawsuits
In the past year and a half, the company that operates Boardwalk Waffles & Ice Cream has been sued by four different landlords throughout St. Louis for not paying rent. Two of the suits — over properties in Midtown and Maplewood — have been settled to the satisfaction of all parties.
Human voice is the hot new texting technology
Let's review the recent history of human communication: 1876-2000: Telephones provide convenient and universal voice communication. 2000-2023: Thekidsthesedays decide they hate telephones and really, really hate voice messages, so instead they use phone infrastructure to send text messages. Today: Kids realize that emojis don't actually represent the full range of human emotion, so they begin ...continue reading "Human voice is the hot new texting technology"
Bethalto Police Department Works To Establish In-House Defensive Tactics Training Room
BETHALTO - To maintain compliance with and to reduce future training costs associated with the SAFE-T Act, the Bethalto Police Department has worked with Bethalto Public Works and local donors to build an in-house Defensive Tactics Training Room. "We believe it is the first of its kind in the region and that it will save thousands of dollars in training costs while providing officers advanced de-escalation and controlled tactics training that will allow them to better serve our community," Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said. "I want to thank all the members of the Bethalto Public Works Department and Police Department who took part in the build." Chief Dixon also extended a big thank you to the Keister Family of “Keister & Associates,” and the Stassi Family of “Stassi Chiropractic and Wellness Center” for "making donations that in part made this facility possible."
Clayco-Led Construction Training Program Expands Into New Cities
From St. Louis Business Journal: A construction jobs initiative started by developer Clayco in the aftermath of 2015 Ferguson unrest has now expanded with participation from contractors across St. Louis, as the industry looks to boost the number of young and diverse people in construction careers. The nonprofit Construction Career Development Initiative, which was renamed […]
Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war
BRUSSELS (AP) — Finland joined the NATO military alliance Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin with a historic realignment of Europe's post-Cold War security landscape triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. The Nordic country's membership doubles Russia’s border with the world’s biggest security alliance. Finland had adopted neutrality after its defeat [...]
Thousands of Catholics call for suspension of Archdiocese of St. Louis restructuring plan
“We do not see how the pastoral plan will improve the pastoral care of the Faithful ... revitalize parishes or bring advantage to the Church.”
Grant From Bezos to Help Region’s Only Shelter for Homeless Families
From St. Louis Public Radio: A $1 million grant from Jeff Bezos’ Day 1 Family Fund will enable the St. Louis region’s only emergency shelter for families facing homelessness to make major changes. Gateway 180 received the donation, the largest in its history, in the fall. Executive Director Kathy Connors said she had to read the […]
US economy continues to fade
In today's release of economic news for February, job openings continued their yearlong fall and orders for durable goods continued their decline of the past few months (with a brief timeout for Christmas). It was against this backdrop that the Fed continued to raise rates a couple of weeks ago. Good job, Fed.
Four Face Meth Charges In Jersey County
JERSEYVILLE - Four individuals have been charged with meth possession and other related charges over the past week, according to recent court filings from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Jason D. Wanick, 50, of Wood River, was charged with unlawful possession of between 15-100 grams of methamphetamine. He was charged with a Class 1 felony and his bail was set at $30,000. His preliminary hearing is set for April 5 at 1 p.m., and more information and updates on this case can be found here . Jon G. Deneef, 37, of Jerseyville, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, specifically “less than 15 grams of a substance containing heroin/fentanyl,” according to court documents. He was also charged with possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. Deneef was charged with a Class 4 felony for the controlled substance charge and a Class 3 felony for the meth possession charge, His bail was set at $10,000. More information and updates
Redevelopment of Broadview Hotel in East St. Louis Breaks Ground
From KSDK: A $44 million redevelopment project of the historic Broadview Hotel broke ground in Downtown East St. Louis on Tuesday. It’s the largest project in the Metro East town since The Casino Queen in 1993. “Even though it’s dreary, the sun is shining,” Mayor Robert Eastern III said. The Broadview Hotel opened in the […]
'I killed somebody':Man charged with DWI in deadly north county crash
A man accused in a deadly crash last fall in north St. Louis County now faces a DWI charge in the crash several months later.
Amber Alert canceled after child found safe, suspect at large
A frightening ordeal for a Missouri family Tuesday, after a car thief stole their van, with a 1-year-old baby inside. The manhunt continues for the suspect, but there is some relief for the family, as the baby boy was found a short time later, still in his car seat.
Gray Design Group Welcomes New Associate to Interiors Studio
Gray Design Group, named one of the Top 10 Interior Design Firms by the St. Louis Business Journal, welcomes associate Katie Rammelkamp to their interiors studio. Collaborative and detail-oriented, Katie’s focus as an interior designer is to create a well-balanced, versatile space that considers the overall user experience. She is passionate about interior design’s impact […]
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