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A Florissant man accused of shooting another man just after they departed a MetroBus told police he didn't mean to shoot the victim so many times.

This article originally ran in Construction Forum on August 10, 2022.  A $1.2B development project is under consideration for 80 acres located south of the Gateway Arch near the Poplar Street Bridge. A resolution is scheduled to go before the St. Louis Port Authority Commission at its Thursday (Aug. 11) meeting. The agenda item is titled in part, “Resolution stating the […]

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EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville's newest fire station will include environmentally efficient innovations and be built in the heart of Edwardsville’s growing eastern corridor. The $5.1 million East Fire Station will be located on nearly 2 acres of land the city purchased last year on the north side of Governors Parkway, east of Oglesby Drive and District Drive. It’s near the City’s Interstate 55 corridor, an area that has seen tremendous residential and commercial growth. “Being located on Governors Parkway is a huge plus,” Fire Chief James Whiteford said, noting the location facilitates quick access to multiple routes in the City. "The site is a response to growth that is trending toward the eastern areas of the City, and helps ensure that Edwardsville’s public safety, fire and paramedic services are strategically positioned now and in the future. The East Fire Station will encompass 8,400-square-feet of space and include three

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A St. Louis County man will spend the next year of his life in federal prison for breaking into seven Missouri beauty stores over a two-month period in late 2020 and early 2021.

A "Restaurant Space for Lease" sign hangs in the front window of what for 30 years has been the City Diner on South Grand. Sources tell the RFT that the diner closed last week with no warning. The sign represents the end of a staunch mainstay on the street.

A "Restaurant Space for Lease" sign hangs in the front window of what for 30 years has been the City Diner on South Grand. Sources tell the RFT that the diner closed last week with no warning. The sign represents the end of a staunch mainstay on the street.

by Ron Unterreiner, Founder, PEOPLE of Construction Editor’s note: “Opportunity Report” is a regular feature of ConstructForSTL.org. It is a column by PEOPLE of Construction Founder Ron Unterreiner . Martin Luther King wrote, “The struggle for rights is, at bottom, a struggle for opportunities.” Dr. King noted that it does no good to say that […]

We entrust plenty of our personal data to the US government at all levels. And, at all levels, they fail to protect this information on a far too regular basis. For instance, there’s the Office of Personnel Management hacking. Well, hackings. It happened twice, with the second breach being worse than the first. The two […]

The big climate change bill includes a provision allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices. However, you'll be excused for being less than impressed when you learn that this applies to only ten drugs starting in 2026, increasing to 20 drugs by 2029. But there's more! The other Medicare provisions in the bill haven't gotten as ...continue reading "Forget price negotiation. There’s more than that for Medicare in the climate change bill."

New bodycam video released Wednesday by the St. Louis County Police Department shows what it took to rescue a stranded driver from dangerously-high waters during the early-morning hours of July 26.

Ira Smith Sr. is a name that probably means nothing to you. Yet, it means everything to me. You see, he was my maternal grandfather and the glue that held our family together until his transition in 1992.

Come join us on our world famous Full Moon Float! Spend a magical evening paddling one of our Great Rivers and enjoy fine dining in

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Four-day school weeks are becoming popular in some parts of Missouri, particularly rural counties, to combat teacher shortages statewide.

Frontier is the latest airline to trim its upcoming schedule as the airline industry continues its turbulent recovery — and some routes are being cut entirely. Here's how many flights are being cut at St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

MADISON – Residents within one mile of the destructive warehouse fire in Madison at Interco have been asked to shelter in place for the time being as of early Wednesday afternoon. There was one warehouse employee hurt in the fire and a red alert has been issued by Madison Police. Emergency management officials urged residents to turn off air conditioning units and close windows. There were workers inside when the fire broke out but everyone was safely outside and there was only one injury reported at this time. The roof of one building did collapse and an estimated 42 fire-fighting agencies from Illinois and Missouri counties are present. Two buildings have been destroyed in the fire. As of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters continue to battle the blaze. The report by weather officials says now that the smoke plume from the blaze was seen 5,000 feet in the air and miles away. The large blaze started at Interco , a metaltronics recycler, at about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

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ST. LOUIS - The J is excited to introduce its new Multi-Sensory Environment, or Sensory Studio, at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur. The space is designed to help those with developmental disabilities who may encounter sensory processing challenges when engaging with the world around them. The J’s Sensory Studio offers a fully immersive experience featuring an interactive wall and floor projections, tactile wall coverings, bubble tubes, specialized furniture, such as a swing, an egg-shaped chair that delivers calming music and sounds, a large reclining rocking chair, and adaptable lighting that can be changed to achieve different environments. The J worked with Flaghouse , a leader in sensory space creation, to create and construct the space. The project is funded primarily by the Productive Living Board . Additional program support has been provided by The Tilles Foundation and the Miracle Makers Foundation. “This is an incredible resource for our programs

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