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Stewart Copeland sharing early Police diaries in October
Back in January, The Police drummer Stewart Copeland announced he’d be sharing his personal diaries from the early days of the band in a new book. Well, fans won’t have to wait much longer to read…
Holleman: When it comes to political cynicism, St. Louis readers come prepared
It’s not hard to believe the public’s approval rating of city leadership is in any place other than in the toilet.
New St. Charles County library board member pledges to learn from ‘unbiased sources’
St. Charles County's new library board appointee says he has a lot to learn about the county's sprawling library system, which has been at the center of several controversies recently.
Hackers steal data and demand ransom from Metro Transit in St. Louis
A hacking group stole confidential data from the St. Louis area's transportation agency in a cyberattack earlier this month and is threatening to publish it if not paid a ransom.
Safety and Labor Issues at the St. Louis Renaissance Festival OR Please do not go there
What to do when spotting deer this fall
Fall is in full swing, but that also means more deer will be out on the roads, meaning more crashes.
The Stickiness of Lessons Learned 50 Years Ago
by Dr. John Gaal, Director of Worker Wellness, MO Works Initiative Last fall, my wife and I were traveling from St. Louis to a large conference being held in Las Vegas. Prior to departing for the airport, we were issued boarding passes that seemed inconsistent with our fares. Upon reaching our gate, I spoke with […]
Boeing investments in drones, new fighter jet could 'revitalize' area, but scope is far from certain
Biden administration launches ‘Earthshot’ effort to slash energy bills
The Department of Energy's new initiative aims to cut household energy bills by 20 percent and the cost of decarbonizing by 50 percent.
Where can you get a free flu shot in the St. Louis area? Here’s a list.
“By getting your annual flu shot, you not only reduce the risk of falling ill with the flu but also reduce the potential burden on healthcare facilities, allowing them to better handle ongoing health challenges,” St. Louis County health officials…
Nonprofit wanted to save historic St. Louis warehouse. Then fire destroyed it.
Nonprofit developer Justine Petersen says the Stamping Company buildings are now just brick walls, and pose a hazard to the public.
Full-Scale Emergency Exercise at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Helps Test and Improve Emergency Response
MASCOUTAH – A full-scale emergency exercise, featuring approximately 70 first responders and local volunteer actors, was recently conducted at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, with the goal of testing and improving local emergency response. The exercise took place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 and featured multiple agencies and organizations working together to respond to a fictional aircraft mishap. Full-scale emergency exercises of this nature are conducted every three years by MidAmerica St. Louis Airport and other airports to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for FAR Part 139 certification. The fictional scenario was centered around an aircraft encountering multiple bird strikes during flight and experiencing a hard landing upon return to the airport, leading to simulated structural damage and fire that resulted in several injuries and fatalities. The aircraft, represented by a Scott Air Force Base KC-135, was staged on the runway prior
Duckworth Statement on Continuing Violence in Israel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—member of the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees—issued the following statement on the ongoing violence in Israel: “The unmistakable terrorism we’ve seen since Saturday’s coordinated attacks—which left more Jews dead than any single day since the Holocaust—is pure evil, and the United States stands in unwavering solidarity with Israel and its absolute right to defend itself and its people from Hamas’s unconscionable kidnappings, beheadings of babies, massacres of entire communities and rape. Those perpetrating this carnage must be stopped and other parties should not view this crisis as an opportunity to escalate further. There is never any excuse for terrorism. “As this tragedy unfolds, I’m relieved the United States is providing Israel with the resources it needs to respond and I join large bipartisan majorities
Renting a Garage: Should I be concerned about mice?
Visiting from Miami. Where should I go out?
Downtown St. Louis 'passed the bottom,' Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt III says, but street improvements are late
Airlines Approve $331M in Projects at St. Louis Lambert International Airport
This article originally ran in The St. Louis Business Journal on October 4, 2023. St. Louis Lambert International Airport’s airlines have agreed to help fund airport projects totaling an estimated $331.6 million, airport officials said Wednesday. The agreed-upon projects are the result of Lambert’s master plan, officials said, an updated version of which the Federal Aviation Administration approved In May. The […]
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Farmers, Illinois officials say Spire hasn't done enough to fix damage from STL Pipeline
Looking Meadow Café opens in Maplewood
After gaining a following at the Tower Grove Farmers' Market, Jamie Herman opens a 100 percent vegan restaurant in the former Stone Spiral Coffee House space.
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