Excavation is underway for a multi-purpose pool at the new Northside Community Recreation Center in Des Moines, Ia. St. Louis-based Capri Pools and Aquatics expects to complete the natatorium in March of next year. The Northside Community Center replaces the John R. Grubb Community YMCA facility which will be demolished after construction completion of the […]
This isn’t even the end of the fallout, but it’s a lot of it. A small Kansas town that basically conspired to silence local journalists who were asking too many questions continues to face the consequences of its actions. That’s a relief. Far too often, power gets abused and the justice system sides with the […]
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday in favor of a bill to direct the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following months of intense opposition from President Donald Trump and GOP leaders. The measure passed on a 427-1 vote with five House members abstaining from votes.
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has announced the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package. Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler Duty laid the foundation for Beyond Creative AI in mid-2025. Beyond Creative AI is a video-editing agency helping brands to elevate their content o
The holidays can be difficult for everyone, especially those who may be struggling. We recommend you have designated staff members in your organizations that someone can talk to when they are in need of assistance. Make yourself accessible & familiarize yourself with these resources. MAP/ EAP → familiarize yourself with the phone number AND the […]
GRAFTON — A bobcat weighing approximately 25 pounds was recently spotted near the Tara Point Inn in Grafton. The sighting, captured by Rachel Peters, was shared on the Riverbender.com Facebook page on Nov. 18, 2025, as a Photo Of The Day. The medium-sized bobcat in Peters' photo was confirmed by park ranger Scott Isringhausen. He said bobcats have a short bobbed tail with a white tip, ears that stand straight up, and a spotted coat with varying patterns. He said bobcats are known for their
A California cannabis consultant is alleging he suffered permanent heart damage after a 2022 laboratory accident at a St. Louis-based marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility. A St. Louis jury heard opening statements Tuesday in a lawsuit where consultant Mark Avent and his wife, Lisa, are seeking $5 million in damages, arguing the incident triggered a […]
"You can expect a public update from our Office very soon regarding the judgement against China," a spokesperson for Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said in an email.
ALTON - Community leaders gathered to learn more about AltonWorks FiberNet, which will increase internet access by delivering enterprise-grade fiber broadband to Alton residents. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, Alton residents heard from AltonWorks CEO John Simmons about his vision for the city and the reasons why AltonWorks decided to support the broadband project. Simmons referred to the event as “one of the most exciting days in Alton’s modern history,” highlighting the
by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The St. Louis Region and the State of Missouri have plenty of opportunities for development – if we could just get out of our own way. That was the message that Subash Alias, CEO of the Missouri Department delivered to the board meeting of the St. Louis Construction […]
The late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury is the latest rock star to be honored by The Royal Mint with a U.K. coin.The coin features an etching of Mercury midperformance, and…
A jury has ordered a descendant of the Anheuser family, his family's trust, and another executive to pay a combined $55.4 million for swindling shareholders of a clean-energy company.
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