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Two current and 14 former employees of the "Tonight Show" said Fallon's on-air likable persona is a facade.

The Ferguson Police Department is asking for the public's assistance with finding a person of interest in a recent homicide case.

A work requirement that slowed St. Louis’ attempt to fill open opposition has been lifted, and Mayor Tishaura O. Jones could not be happier.

Bob Somerby is annoyed that liberals continue to say that Florida's Stop WOKE Act bans any classroom discussion that "could prompt students to feel discomfort" because of their race. In fairness, early drafts of the law did use that word, and it was only dropped in the final bill. Nonetheless, he's right that the bill ...continue reading "Here’s what Florida really means by “Stop WOKE”"

EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) has released the below quote following the groundbreaking celebration of the new health science building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: “The new health science building at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a culmination of the great success of our state university and their expertise to produce leaders in various fields relating to the healthcare industry,” said Senator Harriss, who also serves as a member of the Senate Higher Education Committee. “It’s exciting to see this investment taking place right here in our own community. Not only will this new facility bring jobs and a boost our local economy, but SIUE will have an even greater opportunity to attract the brightest young minds, helping to foster a talented workforce in our state’s healthcare industry for decades to come.”

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A new NFL season kicks off on Thursday, and the return of cooler weather has local restaurants hoping people take advantage of their outdoor spaces to watch the first game. 

The two big EU attempts to overly regulate the internet are starting to go into effect. The Digital Services Act (DSA), along with all its associated problems, is about six months ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and all of its associated problems. Six months ago, the EU designated 17 sites as “Very Large […]

Worker uprisings in St. Louis played vital roles in bettering workplace conditions across the country. Visit 11 city sites of labor history on this self-guided tour.

The St. Louis Business Journal’s 2023 Family Business Awards honor 10 family businesses thriving in the St. Louis region. They are being recognized and celebrated for their longevity, perseverance and community involvement. This year’s winners, as well as the nominees, represent a wide variety of industries, from insurance to food, and construction to advertising. Some […]

Police arrested two women accused of shoplifting at a Manchester Kohl's earlier this week and found nearly $20,000 worth of stolen items in their possession.

From St. Louis Business Journal:  Since joining the Green Street Real Estate Ventures firm in 2013, Liz Austin has led the firm’s marketing efforts. Officially named chief marketing officer in 2021, Austin uses her brokerage background to manage Green Street’s relationships with outside brokers and ensure the firm’s projects and the overall organization are receiving […]

Blues forward Kasperi Kapanen has been accused of aggravated drunken driving in Finland, according to Finnish national media.

Jose Gomez, Laborers Local 110 vice president and business agent, has been appointed to the executive board for the International LiUNA Latino Caucus. Local 110 Business Manager Ronny Griffin said Gomez has always been a strong advocate for a diverse and inclusive work force especially when it comes to the construction industry here in the […]

Abbas Alawieh, who joined Bush when she took office in January 2021, told staff Thursday he is leaving. Deputy chief Lynese Wallace will take his place.

From Axios:  New apartment construction is on track to top a 50-year high, with nearly 461,000 units expected to be built across the U.S. this year, according to a new report. Why it matters: A housing shortage in the U.S. has contributed to the rising cost of both renting and buying. What’s happening: A surge in new apartment supply […]

Hyundai owners, listen up. There’s a free event this weekend to install anti-theft technology on your vehicle.

A new Missouri law prohibits friends and families from buying books for loved ones serving time in prison. Michelle Smith, the founder of the Missouri Justice Coalition, discusses what the ban means for people in prison, and how access to books is just the latest battleground in Missouri prisons that pits security concerns against the wellbeing and rehabilitation of offenders.