A St. Louis-area contractor with ties to several local business and development ventures has pleaded guilty Nov. 4th in federal court to charges of wire fraud related to misuse of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Federal prosecutors said Cory Elliott used false statements to receive more than $1.7 million in PPP funds through multiple companies, […]
As the government shutdown hits its 35th day, Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt weighed in on the ongoing issue, arguing that Democrats are to blame for prolonging the stalemate.
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
From CityScene STL: Condos continue to be proposed and built in Clayton, especially along Topton Way, by the Mehlman family. Located at the southeast corner of Maryland and Topton Way, the site, which is currently home to a surface parking lot, has a new proposal for a 6-story condo building with retail space and 29 […]
Support us on Patreon » For two decades, the landscape of social media has been constantly changing, and the discourse about “free speech” has been changing alongside it. This week, we’ve got a bit of an open-ended discussion with TechFreedom‘s Corbin Barthold, host of the Tech Policy Podcast, about social media’s history and future, and the […]
WOOD RIVER - Mason Shewmake, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been recognized for his achievements in soccer, earning a spot on the Cahokia Conference All-Conference Team for 2025. Shewmake has played soccer since he was three years old and currently plays club soccer for Gateway Rush. Shewmake is also a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month. “I’ve been playing since I was 3, and what I like most about playing soccer is how it has shaped me to do
From KMOV: Construction crews will begin infrastructure work Tuesday on the $2 billion Downtown Chesterfield project, marking the start of a development that promises to transform west St. Louis County. The project sits on the site of the former Chesterfield Mall, which closed 14 months ago. Michael Staenberg, founder of the Staenberg Group, said the […]
ST. LOUIS – Communities in the tri-state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) St. Louis Division safely disposed of 25,726 pounds of unneeded and expired medications, October 25, at the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Nationally, the DEA and its law enforcement partners removed 571,054 pounds of medication at 4,317 collection sites. Nearly 150 law enforcement partners across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois joined the DEA in hosting 216 Take Back Day locations.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered for U.S. and Missouri state flags to be flown at half-staff at all government buildings in the state, starting on Tuesday.
From Construction Dive: The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but […]
St. Louis’ KAI Build welcomed back Marisol Ramos as Project Manager at its St. Louis headquarters. Ramos was previously an Assistant Project Manager for KAI 360 Construction Services in 2021 before transferring to the Build group until 2024. Ramos is a talented Project Manager with more than nine years of experience in the construction industry. […]
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville School District #7 offers a unified sports program to promote inclusion by allowing students with and without disabilities to play together on the same team. Unified sports are currently offered at the middle school and high school levels, with some sports open to students as young as eight years old. This year’s unified sports lineup includes flag football, soccer, bowling, dance, bocce, bags, esports, basketball, and track and field. Looking ahea
BELLEVILLE - Althoff Catholic High School’s math team secured first place in its division for the fall season, capping off their successful run with strong individual and team performances at the final competition. The event, held recently as part of the fall math competition series, saw several Althoff students achieve top rankings. Freshman Marlena Youngmeyer placed first individually, followed closely by fellow freshman Marshall Hagene in second and Mason Barnhart in fourth. Sophomor
From Hoodline: The City of Kirkwood has tapped Double Eagle Development to revamp its Public Works facility into a new multifamily living space, an announcement made after a rigorous RFP process. This 5.9-acre site is poised to blossom into an integrated community, uplifting the neighborhood with an emphasis on walkability and a communal spirit. According […]
In response to the federal government shut down since October 1, and the pause of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds being distributed several local organizations are stepping up to help those in need.
ALTON — Joseph Roberts, an Air Force Airman from Alton who served from 1967 to 1973 during the Vietnam War, is honored in a Veteran Salute. Roberts earned the National Defense Service Medal and the AFM 900-3 Vietnam Service Medal in recognition of his military service. The salute was submitted by Gwen Clark-Roberts, who included a message expressing gratitude: “Thank You for your service.” The Veteran Salute form allows community members to recognize and thank local veterans
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