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Governor Parson Proposes $859M Driving Subsidy
My, my how times have changed. In 2015 fresh off the heels of the proposed sales tax increase for transportation (mostly for highways) going down in flames in August of 2014, MoDOT came up with the Missouri 325 plan. It was an austerity plan based on only $325M in state funding for road construction. Many […]
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'Take It Slow:' Motorists Are Encouraged To Show Caution After Wintry Mix Hits Region
Several area schools were closed on Monday after a wintry mix hit the area, leaving behind snow, sleet, and ice-covered roads. Residents who were out on the roads and highways were advised by the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation to "Take it slow!" Today, the forecast was for a high of 22 degrees and a low of 10 degrees Monday night. Tuesday, a high of 25 and a low of 15 degrees with no precipitation was predicted. Wednesday a high of 36 degrees is forecast and warmer temps to 48 degrees are predicted on Thursday. The forecast was for a high of 22 degrees with a low of 10 degrees Monday night. Tuesday, a high of 25 and a low of 15 degrees with no precipitation was predicted. Wednesday a high of 36 degrees is forecast and warmer temps to 48 degrees are predicted on Thursday. Click here for a list of school closings: https://www.riverbender.com/closings/
Monday, January 30, 2023 - The EPA, Waters of the United States, and Wetland Protection
The Environmental Protection Agency recently released new rules regarding the Waters of the United States that decides which bodies of water fall under federal protection. But a case the U-S Supreme Court is expected to rule on soon throws those rules into question… and could mean less protection for wetlands.
Just finished the drive into work. The roads are slush but passable.
Watching the channel 4 live stream on my iPad. He doesn't know the camera is on and he's listening to the radio 🤣
Apple Still Sucks On Right To Repair
Apple has never looked too kindly upon users actually repairing their own devices. The company’s ham-fisted efforts to shut down, sue, or otherwise imperil third-party repair shops are legendary. As are the company’s efforts to force recycling shops to shred Apple products (so they can’t be refurbished and re-used). That’s before you get to Apple’s often comical attacks on […]
Wintry mix causes multiple crashes across St. Louis metro
Freezing rain caused multi-car traffic crashes on area highways Sunday night and early Monday.
Check the latest local school and business closings
See which schools, businesses, churches, and community groups have announced weather-related closings.
$90M mixed-use, transit-oriented apartment development opens in St. Louis
A $90 million mixed-use, transit-oriented apartment complex built on the site of a former parking lot at a MetroLink station is now fully open after years of construction.
Ballpark Village hosting hospitality job fair Tuesday
The St. Louis blizzard of 1982: We didn't see it coming
It started out wet on Jan. 30, 1982, then dumped 14 inches of snow on St. Louis.
St. Louis-based events software firm rebrands amid rapid growth
An O’Fallon, Missouri-based provider of event and venue management software is rebranding after a period of rapid growth.
Hartmann: MAGA Hate Is Winning in Rockwood Schools
The Rockwood R-6 School District is one of Missouri’s best, ranking fourth among 455 districts in the state — and in the top 3 percent nationally — according to the 2023 rankings at niche.com. But Rockwood holds another distinction that has not been officially measured: From all indications, the students’ proficiency in reading and language arts exceeds that of the school board.
As annual losses reach $25M, Webster University looks to pivot student focus
The financial pressures felt across higher education are playing out at Webster University, where enrollment lags and debt outpaces profit.
More workers are trying to unionize in St. Louis. A shift in the tide for labor?
U.S. mortgage rates continue modest declines
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.13% for the week ended Jan. 26 — down from 6.15% the prior week.
MetroLink maintenance delays happening today
More changes are coming to MetroLink this week.
Slick roads cause crashes, close schools
There are slick conditions and crashes happening in St. Charles County.
House near Carondelet Park lists for $320,000
Enjoy historic charm and modern style of this single-family home.
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