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Labor, family, friends mourn retired Steelworkers leader, union activist David Dowling
Bellville, IL – Longtime Steelworkers leader and union activist David Dowling has died, leaving family, friends and fellow Steelworkers mourning in the Metro East. Dowling, 75, of Belleville, died on June 24, only six weeks after his diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Born in South Dakota, Dowling was a Labor union activist for more than 50 years. He began at what was then known as Granite City Steel on Nov. 18, 1973, and served as president of Local 67 from 1982 to 1997.
The tradition of Smokin’ On Main continues this weekend
COLLINSVILLE — The city of Collinsville and Code 3 Spices, Inc. are getting the streets ready for their seventh anniversary of Smokin’ on Main Barbeque Competition and Festival coming up this weekend. Laura Buick/GMC Trucks will present the two-day family-friendly event that will feature a barbeque competition as...
St. Louis man sought for fatal DWI crash in 2023
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man is wanted for causing a fatal DWI crash at a busy city intersection in summer 2023. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the crash happened on the afternoon of July 24, 2023, at the intersection of Riverview Boulevard and West Florissant Avenue.
Protest in Fairview Heights over Sonya Massey shooting ends with an arrest
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Calls for justice echoed Tuesday in Fairview Heights, roughly 90 miles from where Sonya Massey was killed by a deputy. Dozens of protesters shouted through Fairview Heights Tuesday as the Department of Justice is looking into the Springfield, Illinois woman’s death. Investigators...
St. Louis judge rules to free Christopher Dunn after decades in prison for murder
ST. LOUIS — A city judge on Monday overturned the murder conviction of a man who has spent more than three decades proclaiming his innocence, paving the way for his release from prison. Judge Jason Sengheiser said Christopher Dunn’s conviction in the 1990 murder of Ricco Rogers should be...
Help Figure Out 24 St. Louis, Missouri Unsolved Mysteries
No life should ever end this way. There are 24 St. Louis, Missouri families who have had loved ones taken from them much too soon and their cases remain unsolved to this day. The St. Louis Crimestoppers are constantly updating their database with victims of unsolved crimes. Here are 24 recent cases that police need assistance to bring justice to those responsible.
Cardinals Formally Announce Most 2024 Draft Signings
Via two separate social media posts on Monday, July 22, the St. Louis Cardinals formally announced the signing of 14 of their 18 2024 draft picks who have reportedly come to contract terms with the organization. The announcements mean that for these players, all the “I”s have been dotted and all the “T”s have been crossed. These young men are now officially professional baseball players.
Paul Skenes loses for the first time in 14 months, since pitching in college
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes lost for the first time as a professional. Alec Burleson hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night and sent the 22-year-old rookie to his first defeat since college. Taking...
Skenes takes first loss in 12 career big league starts, Cardinals score in 9th and top Pirates 2-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Paul Skenes lost for the first time in 12 career major league starts, giving up Alec Burleson’s tiebreaking single in the ninth inning that lifted the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night. Pitching for the first time since starting...
A must: A flavorful snow cone from Sno-to-Go
Sno-to-Go is a small snow cone shack in South County. The shack is right off Interstate 55 on Reavis Barracks Road. The small shack is located in the parking lot of a plaza. Despite its small size, the stand is very colorful and well-decorated. There are many snow cone flavors...
New restaurant to open in former Fin Inn
The Fin Inn in Grafton closed several years ago, leaving a hole in Grafton’s restaurant options. Now, the Mayor of the city says the building will be reopening soon, but with an all-new menu. Mike Morrow tells The Big Z the building was recently purchased by the same folks...
East St. Louis Back To School Event Set for Aug. 3 at Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center
The East St. Louis Annual Back to School Event is set for Saturday, Aug. 3 from 11 – 2 p.m. at the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, accessible via MetroLink. The event is hosted by the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and sponsored by Focusonthecity.org and Molina Healthcare. The event includes giveaways of clear backpacks and regular backpacks, books, clothing and sporting goods. Child must be present to receive a backpack. Backpacks donated in honor of former St. Clair County Transit District Trustee Toni Perrin and Alonzo Perrin.
Streaking Pirates get late heroics to beat Cardinals 2-1
Nick Gonzales hit a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning after Mitch Keller allowed one run in the first seven, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won for the seventh time in eight games, 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in a matchup of NL wild card contenders on Monday night.
East Peoria teen wins pool championship
EAST PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — An East Peoria teen beat 257 other players in the 2024 American Poolplayers Association Junior Pool Championship in St. Louis. According to an APA news release, 16-year-old Cameron Adair took home the championship after facing players from 32 states in addition to Canada. Adair...
City of St. Louis taking charge of security at troubled Railway Exchange Building
ST. LOUIS — The Railway Exchange Building was once a jewel of downtown St. Louis. Mark Hall, now tasked with managing security for the building has fond memories of holidays on that block, "I still remember Famous Barr when they used to decorate the windows at Christmastime." The 21-story...
Kenneth Abram, Cijo Mathews vie in primary for House District 92 seat
Lemay resident Kenneth Abram and South County business owner Cijo Mathews will vie in the Republican primary on Aug. 6 for the Missouri House of Representatives 92nd District. The winner will face incumbent Michael Burton, D-Lakeshire, in the General Election on Nov. 5. Abram, 64, has worked for Boeing. He...
Graybar Names New Vice President of Distribution Operations
ST. LOUIS – Graybar announced that Jason P. Casey has been named Vice President – Distribution Operations, effective July 22, 2024. Casey has 27 years with Graybar and currently serves as Director, Business Technology. Prior to his current role, he was Director, Corporate Real Estate Development. He has also worked in the company’s Richmond and St. Louis Districts in a variety of operations, finance and accounting roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Randolph-Macon College and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
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