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From Bob Clark Beyond: Malik Johnson didn’t set out to become a pipe fitter. He was just trying to keep his family afloat. His mom was sick, they were facing hard times, and he needed steady work. He started with concrete labor. Then COVID hit, and the work dried up. He delivered food. He did […]

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced ramp closures on westbound Interstate 55/64 in St. Clair County at the following locations: I-55/64 eastbound exit ramp to Third Street I-55/64 westbound to Martin Luther King Bridge left exit ramp into downtown St. Louis Collinsville Road to Martin Luther King Bridge ramp Beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, traffic will be restricted at these locations to allow for road construction. All lanes will reopen to traffic by 5 p.m. the same day. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map o

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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson was laid to rest in early August, and, according to Rolling Stone, his bandmates Al Jardine and Mike Love gave speeches at a gathering after the funeral. But according to Jardine, Love’s speech…

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From St. Louis Public Radio: The Animal Protective Association of Missouri has closed on the site of its next shelter in north St. Louis County and unveiled renderings of the facility. APA North will be located at 11755 Benham Road and provide space for adoptions, veterinary services, community programs and pet-owner support services. Construction will […]

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From ENR: E.J. Antoni, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, has drawn criticism for comments he made suggesting that the agency suspend its monthly job reports, which economists say could have far-reaching impacts, including for the construction industry. Trump named Antoni as his nominee for BLS commissioner in a […]

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Gateway Arch National Park—known for being a noteworthy attraction in St. Louis—is being recognized as a top national museum.

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The St. Peters Board of Aldermen rejected legislation to hire an out-of-state contractor for work on the St. Peters City Hall exterior tuckpointing job after multiple local contractors came before city officials to assert the importance of hiring local professionals. During the July 24 board meeting, four local contractors spoke during […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said Friday (Aug. 15th) it could take “several years” to remove debris left by the May 16 tornado if the city’s request for help from the Army Corps of Engineers is denied. The mayor sent a letter to state officials in July asking for help from the […]

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Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is engaged to be married.The news was revealed in a story in The Times, which notes that Byrne "lives in New York with his fiancée, the businesswoman and artist Mala…

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Mayor Cara Spencer has vowed to improve the city's emergency management system after an investigation revealed multiple failures in the response to the May 16 tornado, including ineffective siren equipment and a lack of communication between city officials.

Applications are now open for the Progress 64 West Entrepreneurial Scholarship Program. The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship offers high school seniors in the St. Louis region a $5,000 award to support their education and entrepreneurial goals. To apply, students must submit an Executive Summary of a business plan that outlines their concept, market analysis, competitive […]

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If approved, the deal would put two of St. Louis' three broadcast news operations under the same owner.

Five Texas residents have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle cocaine from Mexico to Texas and then St. Louis.

EDWARDSVILLE — The murder trial of Stanford Stokes began Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in Madison County, where he faces charges including three counts of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Jarred Hayes. Assistant State’s Attorney Audrey Paulda told the court that Stokes went to a residence at 914 East 7th Street in Alton after becoming angry that his on-again, off-again girlfriend would not answer her phone. According to Paulda, Stokes kicked in a side door, entered the home, and found his girlfriend in bed with another man. Paulda said Stokes took a gun from the girlfriend’s purse and fired shots. Evidence presented by the prosecution includes a voicemail recording of the incident, captured because Stokes allegedly forgot to hang up the phone upon entering the residence. In contrast, Madison County Public Defender Ginny Smith argued that Stokes acted in self-defense. Smith said Stokes went to the home because he could not reach his girlfriend and had been

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COTTAGE HILLS – A sex offender from Cottage Hills was charged last week with his latest failure to register as legally required. Casey S. Cato, 48, of the 1400 block of 1st Street in Cottage Hills, was charged on Aug. 12, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of unlawful failure to register. As a registered sex offender, Cato allegedly failed to report a change of address to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office within three days as legally required. He had previously been convicted of the same offense in Madison County in 2013. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Cato’s pretrial release from custody, stating he has “repeatedly failed to register as a sex offender and has eluded law enforcement attempts to get him in compliance.” According to the Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry , Cato was initially convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a victim 13-16 years of age. The victim was 14 years ol

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Anheuser-Busch announced a $15 million investment in its St. Louis Brewery as a part of a broader $300 million commitment to U.S. manufacturing jobs on Aug. 19.