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Police: Accused Schnucks shooter has medical condition, may be with girlfriend
On Thursday, authorities said Tyrone Miller is believed to be with his girlfriend, Jayana Dobbs. Police also said Miller requires a colostomy bag and may be wearing a satchel to hide it.
Lane Closures Announced On Illinois 203 In Madison County
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the northeast and southwest corners at the intersection of Illinois 203 (Nameoki Road) and Madison Avenue in Granite City will require intermittent daytime lane closures, weather permitting, on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Build-A-Bear posts higher 4Q sales, looks to continue expanding brand, retail footprint
Chief Executive Sharon Price John said during the company’s earning call that beyond traditional retail sales, Build-A-Bear has increased consumer engagement outside of stores, extended its brand beyond malls, and continued to sell to teens and adults.
RubinBrown acquires third business advisory firm since mid-2021
The deal is the third in a series of acquisitions it's made in business advisory services in less than two years.
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Welcome to Paris, home of the greatest subway system in the world. Only New York comes close. Anyone disagree?
Narwhal's Crafted's planned Grove location on hold as parcel is put on market; owner exploring 'other options'
The seller of frozen drinks in 2021 said it would build a new location in The Grove, designed to look like a ship. Those plans appear to be on hold.
St. Louis Business Journal earns national journalism awards
The St. Louis Business Journal received several national journalism awards Thursday from the country's top business writing trade association.
St. Louis venture capital firm Stadia Ventures invests in 5 startups
It has made the investments as part of the Spring 2023 cohort of its accelerator program, backing companies with products that range from a new device to track exercise recovery to a new platform for placing bets.
Cori Bush Champions Bill to Strengthen Civil Rights Laws
U.S. Representative Cori Bush is helping lead an effort to bolster historic anti-discrimination laws that have been weakened by conservative judges. The Justice for All Act is intended to expand and strengthen the civil rights of all Americans. The legislation would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act of 1968, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to prohibit discrimination, regardless of intent.
Albert Pujols makes surprise spring visit, at peace with post-baseball life
Albert Pujols, nearly half a year removed from his historic retirement tour, paid a visit to the Cardinals' spring training home Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday.
Agtech startup Agragene relocates from San Diego to St. Louis, bringing with it thousands of fruit flies
The relocation effort for the agtech startup wasn't without risk, and even involved transporting thousands of fruit flies to St. Louis. A year later, it says the effort was worth it as it expands its team and brings on new funding from a local investor.
Juvenile charged with murder of 15-year-old in Gravois Park neighborhood
Emily Valentine was shot and killed in the Gravois Park neighborhood on Feb. 28.
Michigan Rights Wrong, Beginning the Repeal of ‘Right to Work’
Today on TAP: A newly Democratic state government votes to restore some democracy in the workplace.
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Brother Organizes GoFundMe For Sister Injured In Serious Car Accident
JERSEY COUNTY - Kenneth Walker, the older brother of Christy Walker, who was injured this week in an accident, has organized a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses. Christy was in a serious car accident on Tuesday coming home from work on Illinois Route 109 in Jersey County in front of the Do Drop Inn. Christy is now at a St. Louis area hospital. Kenneth said the following: “She has multiple broken bones. Both femurs are broken - the right one has a horizontal break and the left has two vertical breaks, both shin bones, both pelvic bones, and a broken ankle. She has a very large gash on her right upper leg just above the knee that severed a lot of blood vessels. “She has been in and out of surgeries most of the day on Wednesday. So far, they have fixed most of the broken bones in her lower half. But she will still need a lot of time to recover. Please bear with us while we try to work through this. Also please keep in mind this is a family matter.” Kenneth
Maplewood residents to vote on public library improvement proposition
Maplewood voters will vote on Tuesday, April 4, on Proposition L, for “renovating, improving, expanding and furnishing the District’s library facilities,” from the wording on the proposition. Library director, Ashley Bryant, sent out a letter to residents with information on the proposition, also community members are invited to a town hall regarding Proposition L to […]
Children receive missing Purple Heart awarded to Metro East man for Vietnam wounds
Four children of Kenneth R. Wiest of O’Fallon, a Mascoutah High grad and Vietnam War veteran, received medals left years ago in a safe deposit box
Three reasons to believe that COVID evolved naturally, not in a lab
I've mentioned several times that the bulk of the scientific evidence points to a natural origin for the COVID virus, but you may be wondering just what that evidence is. First off, there's this: The early cases of COVID in Wuhan clustered almost entirely around the Huanan Market. That's a helluva coincidence in a city ...continue reading "Three reasons to believe that COVID evolved naturally, not in a lab"
Granite City Police Investigate Wednesday Shooting, One Taken To St. Louis Hospital
GRANITE CITY - The Granite City Police Department was called Wednesday night to an incident where one individual was shot, Major Nick Novacich, Granite City Assistant Chief of Police, said Thursday. The shooting occurred in the 2300 block of Delmar Avenue in Granite City. "That individual is currently undergoing treatment in a St. Louis area hospital for a non-life-threatening injury and we are diligently investigating this matter," he said. "There is no suspect(s) in custody and no further information can be released at this time to the nature of the crime."
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