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3rd Illinois corrections officer sentenced in inmate death
Willie Hedden, 43, a former sergeant at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, was sentenced on Wednesday to six years’ imprisonment, to be followed by five years of supervised release, according to a news release.
Son-in-law called Overland Park police about living with dead body for 6 years
It was a person living in an Overland Park home who made the decision to call police about the dead body they'd been living with for six years.
Two Western Specialty Managers Among SIUE CLI Graduates
Western Specialty Contractors would like to congratulate Peoria, IL Assistant Branch Manager Jared Osterman and St. Louis Concrete Branch Sales/Project Manager George Justice on graduating from the 2023 Construction Leadership Institute (CLI) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Four Western employees have graduated from the program over the past two years. Left to Right: Western Region […]
Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports
Keystone Begins Construction of 40,000 SF Mixed-Use Building in Chesterfield Valley
Design-build contractor Keystone Construction Company has kicked off construction on a new $6 million mixed-use building in Chesterfield Valley’s Spirit Valley Business Park. The building will feature 40,000 square feet of flexible space, which can be divided between one to four tenants, and accommodates a wide range of uses from warehouse, office, manufacturing, showroom and […]
Hazelwood has ‘no expectation’ for Jana Elementary to open after radioactivity report
Jana Elementary has “no expectation” to open, according to the announcement from Hazelwood School District Board of Education dated on Tuesday.
Bond Architects Elevates New Generation of Leaders as Owners
From St. Louis Business Journal: Three architects and an interior designer at the St. Louis-based firm Bond Architects have been elevated to principals of the company, after its founder stepped down from that role last year. As principals, Rebecca Kleba, Michelle Wells, Erik Wilson and Andrea Giovando now have ownership in the Clayton-based company, said […]
Tamaroa residents see similarities between East Palestine, 2003 train derailment
Extended Interview: Mayor Jones on state police takeover, her progress on economic justice, public safety
Here's what you need to do if you hear a tornado siren
Crews gearing up for heavy rains, potential flood in the St. Louis area
Crews are preparing for the potential impact of heavy rain and rising water. The University City Fire Department is staying on top of the weather with a new flood warning system.
Maryland Heights police looking for runaway girls who left without their medication
Smith NMTC Announces Closing of $7M SLDC NMTC Loan to Support Tabernacle CDC
The Smith NMTC Associates team is thrilled to announce the closing of a $7M SLDC New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) supported loan to Tabernacle Community Development Corporation (CDC), a Missouri nonprofit organization, in partnership with St. Louis Development Corporation, through its Housing Access and Neighborhood Stabilization Revolving Loan Fund, and an investment from U.S. Bancorp […]
‘It is hurting us’: Trans kids and parents in Missouri speak out and brace for bans
Missouri House cuts taxes, launches budget debate
The House proposal is an opening salvo in negotiations with the Missouri Senate.
Maryland Heights juveniles reported missing
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Maryland Heights Police Department.
How satisfied are trans people after their transition?
How satisfied are trans people with their transition? Here's part of an answer from a large-scale Washington Post poll of trans people: Unfortunately, the poll doesn't dig down on this question. Of the trans people who are less satisfied, is this because they think they made a bad choice or because they didn't realize how ...continue reading "How satisfied are trans people after their transition?"
Middle School Sued After Getting Stupid About ‘Justice For Lil Pickle’ T-Shirts Worn By Students
A middle school in California has screwed up. And now it’s getting taken to court. Hillel Aron gives us the background over at Courthouse News Service: It was, perhaps, inevitable that the strange incident at a Ventura County middle school last year when dozens of students were banned from wearing T-shirts reading “Justice for Lil […]
Man from O'Fallon, Mo., shot dead in St. Louis
The victim was in his 40s. He was shot in the neck about 6:20 a.m. Thursday near North Market and Bacon streets.
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