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Congresswoman Budzinski opens small business training lecture at CAP 1908
Late Monday morning, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of Illinois’s 13th congressional district opened for a small business training lecture dedicated to empowering Springfield’s Black community, kicking off a packed day of activities for the congresswoman which concluded with a tour of Black-owned businesses across Springfield. The training course was...
From Hardship to Hope: Lauren Friese Tells Story of Building Her Relationship with God
ALTON - In the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust, guest Lauren Friese spoke about her passion for ministry and her path to Christ. Friese explained that she grew up in the church and always felt a calling to share the word of Jesus. But she was going through a difficult time when she discovered how much she enjoyed ministering. Now, as she reflected on these past hardships and shared her relationship with God, she noted that these challenges actually drew her closer to Him.
East St. Louis hosts outreach meeting on proposed new police headquarters
EAST ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) -- The city of East St. Louis hosted an informal outreach meeting with the goal of bringing in different contractors and suppliers in an effort to build a new police headquarters. While the building is still years away in the making, events like that...
Police investigating beauty supply store burglary in south St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an apparent business burglary that happened Thursday morning. The burglary happened around 2 a.m. at the Nu Fashion Beauty Supply Store in the 4124 block of South Broadway. Officials say the suspects pushed a glass window...
Floodwaters destroy restaurant in Warren County; owners unsure of future
WARREN COUNTY, Mo. — A Warren County business is destroyed as a result of Tuesday’s historic flooding. The popular restaurant and bar is one of the only places in town that serves food. Owners aren't sure if they'll be able to re-open. A buckled wall now barely stands...
Northeast Missouri seeks grants to double fiber internet by 2026
MARION COUNTY, Mo. (KHQA) — The Northeast Missouri region aims to broaden its broadband internet access by exploring grant opportunities to enhance its extensive access network. Chariton Valley Internet, based in Macon, along with local Northeast Missouri commissioners, have invested over $40 million to develop nearly 5,000 miles of...
Both Missouri Fed districts experienced recent uptick in economic growth, report says
Both Missouri Federal Reserve Bank districts experienced slight growth in economic activity from late May through early July, according to the Fed’s Beige Book report published Wednesday, although the two regions reported separate sectors contributing to the increase. The Beige Book report is published eight times a year, taking...
Video of Incredible Branson, Missouri Flooding After Massive Rain
Southern Missouri was hit hard by moisture on Tuesday after thunderstorms dumped massive amounts of rain on that part of the state. New video shows incredible flooding in Branson, Missouri during the deluge. I saw this video that was just shared this morning by Rudy Spann in Branson, Missouri. He...
Speed Awareness: IDOT, NHTSA, law enforcement agencies urge drivers to slow down, save lives
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other law enforcement agencies to promote the nationwide, “Speeding Catches Up with You” speeding prevention campaign to remind drivers to slow down and to emphasize the importance of safe driving.
Illinois, the feds, and quantum
(CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Here is another story about Illinois and quantum research. Someone joked it’s like, “I’ll make you an offer you can’t understand.” The federal government and Illinois are working together on a quantum proving ground. “We are not committing any dollars...
NPR’s Michel Martin returns to host ‘#Ferguson and Beyond' in St. Louis, Aug. 7
The community conversation with NPR's Morning Edition host will air on STLPR and nationally in August. Aug. 9 marks 10 years since Michael Brown Jr. was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer. The killing sparked unrest, activism and demands for reform both locally and nationally. At a public event...
St. Louis Forest Park honors Nick Booker
Nicholas J. Booker Basketball Courts is named after Nick Booker, a St. Louis youth who loved basketball and worked as a teenager in Forest Park for the St. Louis Parks Division. He died tragically from an asthma attack while playing pickup basketball during his first year of college. A partnership...
Police investigating overnight break-ins in South City
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Police are investigating two business break-ins and an attempted break-in that happened minutes apart in South City. The first break-in happened just after 1:30 a.m. at Who Dat’s Bar and Grill on Kingshighway. About 12 minutes later, three suspects in a red sedan tried to break into the DB Cooper’s Safe House on Gravois, but fled when the alarm went off.
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