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Missouri Supreme Court to Hold Last-Minute Hearing on Kevin Johnson Case

3 years ago
The Missouri Supreme Court on Monday will hold oral arguments on whether a death row inmate’s execution should be postponed — just one day before the man is scheduled to die. A special prosecutor appointed to investigate Kevin Johnson’s case found racial bias “infected” Johnson’s conviction and sentence. Yesterday, he and Johnson asked the court to delay Johnson’s execution so his findings could be considered in court.
Monica Obradovic

Holland Construction Services Completes Sunnen Station Phase II in Maplewood

3 years ago
Holland Construction Services has completed construction on Phase II of the Sunnen Station Apartment complex near Manchester and South Hanley Roads in Maplewood, Missouri. The new four-story, 121-unit apartment community includes an attached 61,000 sq. ft. two-level parking garage with 187 spaces and indoor/outdoor recreational facilities. The multi-family development, developed by the Sunnen Family in […]
Dede Hance

City Teams with Bank of Madison County on Bonds to Finance East Fire Station Project

3 years ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is partnering with the Bank of Madison County to finance the construction of its new East Fire Station through the issuance of $6.87 million in general obligation bonds. The City Council on Tuesday, November 15, approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds, with Mayor Art Risavy subsequently signing the financing agreement. The bonds will cover costs for the $5.1 million East Fire Station, 7407 Governors Parkway. They also will cover the costs of a new aerial ladder firetruck and building improvements to the City’s Campus Fire Station at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. “With the support of our aldermen, we are following through on a pledge to ensure the best response times and emergency services for all of our residents,” Risavy said. “We appreciate the support of the Bank of Madison County in helping us to see this important project through to completion.” The bonds are to be paid

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Global Foods Market Launches Second Annual Spice Drive

3 years ago
Last year, Shayn Prapaisilp felt like he had to do something. After watching the news about the refugee crisis that occurred in the wake of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, then learning that a number of the displaced were being resettled here in the St. Louis area, Prapaisilp thought about what he and his family could offer. As the owners of Global Foods Market, they were uniquely poised to provide the comfort that a taste of home could offer the displaced Afghans.
Cheryl Baehr

Violent crime has plummeted since Election Day!

3 years ago
Fox News should be proud: Fox “News” violent crime segments before and after Election Day. pic.twitter.com/DGkMmWNZ2G — Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth) November 22, 2022 Apparently their ceaseless campaign against violent crime finally paid off and crime dropped by more than half. The pen really is mightier than the sword!
Kevin Drum

What to know as peak eagle-watching season nears in Missouri

3 years ago
The Missouri Department of Conservation announced a new slate of 'Eagle Days' events earlier this week. In the later stages of fall, thousands of eagles migrate south from their nesting range in Canada and the Great Lakes states to hunt in Missouri.
Joey Schneider