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by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum The Trump Administration’s claw back of grant funds for contracts demonstrated to have ties to DEI has prompted the City of St. Louis to take drastic action. Last Friday, in response to escalating changes in federal guidance putting at risk federal funds received by the City of St. […]

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Police believe the incident was a targeted attack and not a threat to the community.

Trump — perhaps more than other presidents — often feels compelled to present his religious bona fides. Of course, he naturally has none. But as often as evangelical figureheads proclaim him to be (their) God’s personal pick for POTUS, even Donald Trump occasionally feels obligated to give something back to a community that has given […]

WOOD RIVER – After a lengthy discussion at Monday's meeting, Wood River City Council members voted 3-2 to approve a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement to open a dispensary in downtown Wood River. As first reported on Riverbender.com , Marko Glisic with Los Angeles-based Riverbend Ferguson LLC submitted an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance to renovate the property at 40 E. Ferguson Ave. into a recreational cannabis dispensary. Dispensary representatives estimate the business will generate $1.5 to $2 million in revenue once operational. After Councilman Bill Dettmers asked for a more detailed breakdown of how much tax revenue would go to the state and city, it was estimated the city would receive about $60,000 from a local tax rate of 3%. Dispensary representatives believe the business would not only drive economic growth, but would also boost foot traffic in the downtown district. The project is also expected to generate 12-18 permanent jobs and

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The following was contributed to 40 South News [a press release from the organization]. In a town where creativity, compassion, and connection define daily life, a new grassroots nonprofit is making big strides toward building a stronger community. The Maplewood Community Fund, created by neighbors for neighbors, is stepping into the spotlight this August as […]

Apocalyptic-like scenes posted on X by a group called "Citizens for a Greater Downtown St. Louis" raise concerns about what’s happening to an already vulnerable population.

A woman from Moscow Mills allegedly lied about her household income to gain additional SNAP benefits, officials said.

A man died on Route 30 Sunday after his motorcycle malfunctioned.