Aggregator
Missouri woman pleads guilty to child exploitation ring, four others accused
Angela Marie Brown, 39, of Springfield pleaded guilty today, Oct. 20, to engaging in a child exploitation enterprise from Jan. 2017 to Nov. 2019.
A real roast beef sandwich
Origins of waste: St. Louis' role in The Manhattan Project
With the discovery of radioactive waste, the question arises, where did this contamination come from? While it may be difficult to pinpoint the exact source, radioactive waste has inhabited the St. Louis region for decades.
Parks in St. Louis County to get $9.8 million in grants for improvements, commission says
The Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County has awarded about $99 million grants since the year 2000, when voters approved a sales tax increase.
St. Louis County woman convicted of kidnapping, domestic assault
A St. Louis County jury convicted a 32-year-old woman Thursday for attacking a former intimate acquaintance and restraining her without the woman's consent.
What's the read on Heavy Smoke?
One-Million Sq Ft Manufacturing Facility Planned for St. Louis Metro
From Greater St. Louis Inc: James Hardie, a world leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions, plans to build its newest manufacturing facility in Crystal City, Missouri. The new facility and James Hardie’s partnership with local, state, and federal officials reflect the company’s long-term commitment to Crystal City and the state of […]
Family Business Awards 2022: Lou Fusz Automotive Network finds success as it continues to grow
The Lou Fusz Automotive Network is a third-generation business founded in 1952 with Ford and Kia dealerships in St. Louis; Highland, Illinois; and Evansville, Indiana.
Virtual reality experience opening early November at City Foundry STL
City Foundry STL will open a new entertainment experience in early November for guests to enjoy.
Sandbox VR is set to open Nov. 4 at City Foundry STL in Midtown for guests to experience a full-body virtual reality entertainment experience.
Sandbox VR is an immersive gaming experience that combines full-body motion capture and high-quality haptics (tactile feedback), immersing you right into the game.
"Opening in St. Louis and inside City Foundry STL is extremely exciting,” Steven Zhao, founder…
St. Louis Roots Act the Mighty Pines Launches Pines Fest This Weekend
The Mighty Pines’ Neil Salsich is in a jubilant mood ahead of his band’s first-ever namesake music festival. It’s Sunday morning at a Compton Heights coffee shop, just a few hours after a late-night private gig, but the singer/guitarist is wide-eyed and animated when discussing Pines Fest, an inaugural multi-band showcase at the Big Top in Grand Center. “We’ve been thinking about this for a long time,” says Salsich.
Hi-Pointe Drive-In spinoff opening this weekend in Ballwin
Located at 15069 Manchester, the new restaurant will feature an abbreviated version of the Hi-Pointe Drive-In menu and a colorful atmosphere.
Cops Continue To Bitch About Defunding The Police Despite Little Defunding Actually Happening
It’s that time of the year again. Time for cops to start up their periodic whining about not being liked as much as they thought they were — something that happens any time stats show a crime spike. The FBI has released its admittedly incomplete national compilation of 2021 crime statistics. “Admittedly incomplete,” because the […]
Tower Grove Park celebrates its 150th anniversary with a special birthday event on October 23
The park will host live music, drinks, and food from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lunchtime Photo
Here's a little patch of morning glories alongside Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
Family Business Awards 2022: Tacony Corp. continues growth under third generation
Since its founding in 1946, Tacony Corp. has grown from a basement startup to a global, multi-channel distributor and manufacturer of sewing machines, furniture and floor care products for home and commercial markets.
Missouri's Elephant Rocks voted America's 3rd favorite natural landmark
Elephant Rocks was voted America's third favorite natural landmark.
See how the Cardinals compare with the rest of MLB in 2022 attendance
The St. Louis Cardinals exceeded internal projections for attendance at Busch Stadium in the 2022 season, ranking near the top of Major League Baseball for home attendance. The Cardinals were one of just three MLB teams to hit a key attendance benchmark.
New Crystal City plant caps series of big job wins for Missouri
The building products manufacturer will receive more than $22 million in state and local tax incentives.
Constellation NewEnergy Announced as New Electricity Program Supplier
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon is pleased to announce a renewed municipal electricity aggregation program with a new supplier, Constellation NewEnergy. The Village’s primary goal is to protect residents from the continued rise in electric supply rates. Since June, Village residents and small businesses participating in the municipal electricity aggregation program, have been receiving rates of $0.0429 cents versus the Ameren rate of $0.10628 cents. This equates to an average household savings of over $50 per month, with larger households saving considerably more. Ameren's current price to compare (PTC) as of October 1 st , 2022, through May of 2023 is $0.12236 cents. The Village, along with their consultant Good Energy LP, has secured a fixed rate of $0.1210 cents for a 22-month term starting in February of 2023, which is less than the current Utility PTC. Therefore, if the rate with Ameren continues to increase, the residents and small businesses in the Glen Carbon
stLouIST