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VIDEO: Watch Student-Produced Video, “A Look at Construction Careers”

2 years 10 months ago
Several months ago McCarthy Building Companies invited video production students from the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, part of St. Louis Public Schools, to visit the Barnes-Jewish Hospital construction site to produce a video telling other students about construction careers. This 4½ minute video was produced by students for students in their own words. The […]
Tom Finan

St. Louis Rapper 30 Deep Grimeyy Taken into Custody

2 years 10 months ago
On the second day of his jury trial, Arthur Pressley, better known as rapper 30 Deep Grimeyy, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Previously free on bond, Pressley was taken into custody following the plea. The gun possession charge stemmed from a traffic stop that occurred January 5, 2021.
Ryan Krull

St. Louis County Executive candidates draw debate cards

2 years 10 months ago
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - The St. Louis County Executive Debate is just one week away. Today, representatives from Sam Page and Mark Mantovani's campaigns drew cards to determine who will receive the first question during the debate. Mantovani's representative picked the higher card, so they will get the first question. You can watch the St. [...]
Joe Millitzer

More Learned About St. Louis School Shooter, His Motive At Press Conference

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - More was learned on Tuesday morning at a police briefing about the shooter, 19-year-old Orlando Harris, who opened fire in the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis on Monday and killed a teacher and a student. Several students were also injured in the shooting and are being treated at St. Louis hospitals. Harris was shot and killed while firing at authorities. Mayor Tishaura Jones, SLMPD Interim Police Chief Michael Sack, and St. Louis Public Schools representatives spoke at the event. Harris shot and killed two individuals - Jean Kuczka, a 61-year-old health teacher at the high school, and 15-year-old student Alexandria Bell. Several others were injured. Harris described himself as “a loner with no friends” in a note in his vehicle, police said. He graduated from the school last year. Police said Harris had an AR-15-style rifle and more than 600 rounds of ammunition on his person at the time of the shooting. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura

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'I've been an isolated loner my entire life': New details emerge about Central VPA gunman

2 years 10 months ago
New details have emerged about the gunman who killed two and injured six others Monday morning in a shooting at a south St. Louis high school. Police identified the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School gunman as 19-year-old Orlando Harris during a news conference Monday evening. Harris graduated from the high school in 2021 and had no criminal history. Multiple sources familiar with the investigation told KSDK's Christine Byers the following information about the attack and what led up…
Christine Byers, Jennifer Somers and Kayla Wheeler, KSDK

Keystone Construction Company Celebrates 35th Anniversary

2 years 10 months ago
St. Louis-based design/build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company is celebrating their 35th anniversary. Keystone has developed strong niches in new construction and redevelopment projects in office, industrial, healthcare and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chesterfield, the firm has had an impact on the city’s footprint, having built more than 30 buildings, including current landmark projects such […]
Dede Hance

Lunchtime Photo

2 years 10 months ago
Pelicans are generally big, ungainly, semi-comical creatures, but if you can catch them as they're dive bombing for lunch you can see their true selves. This is what nature intended for them.
Kevin Drum

Isabelle O'Day Honored By Edwardsville Rotary Club  

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has chosen to honor Edwardsville High School student Isabelle (Izzy) O’Day with the Student of the Month Award for the month of October. Izzy was nominated by Honors Literature teacher, Ms. Cara Lane, of Edwardsville High School. Izzy is the daughter of Jamie and Ryan O’ Day. She is involved in many extracurriculars at Edwardsville High School including the Engineering Club, Film Society, Interact Club, Student Council, Partners for Pets Volunteering, and is an officer on Student Council and President of National Honor Society. In her free time, Izzy enjoys baking, working, reading, and playing volleyball, which is a passion she has pursued for six years. In the future, Izzy hopes to pursue a career in STEM - either in the medical or engineering field. Isabelle plans to attend either Illinois State University, Purdue, or Western Kentucky University. She also hopes to one day own her own business. The Edwardsville Rotary Club recognize

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