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TierPoint Adding New Data Center in Missouri
Ameren Missouri Enables Delivery of Multi-Megawatt Power Capacity. TierPoint, a leading provider of secure, connected IT platform solutions that power digital transformation initiatives, today announced its acquisition of a building in downtown St. Louis that it plans to transform into an enterprise-grade data center through an investment of up to $150 million. A major Fortune 100 company has already signed as an anchor tenant.
Son of MO Lottery winner flies in from out of state to help his father claim $50,000 prize
On August 13, 2024, the Missouri Lottery made an exciting announcement. A lucky winner from Cole County, Mo. had won a $50,000 prize. Adding to the excitement, the winner’s son flew in from out of state to accompany his father in claiming the prize. The $50,000 prize was claimed...
Missouri man sentenced to death for the 2007 death of 9-year-old Rowan Ford gets execution date
Nearly 17 years after the tragic murder of nine-year-old Rowan Ford, an execution date has been scheduled for one of the men responsible for her death. The Supreme Court of Missouri issued an execution warrant for Christopher Collings on Tuesday. His execution is set for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3. This follows a request made in April by Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who sought an execution date for Collings, convicted of the 2007 murder of young Ford.
Farmers Almanac Suddenly Shares Red Flags About Missouri’s Winter
I am not a fan of winter and find it hard to even look at my snow shovel. I might need to change my attitude if Farmer's Almanac is right about Missouri's upcoming winter season. They say there are red flags of trouble everywhere. Farmer's Almanac just issued their outlook...
Powell Gardens brings back “Dark Forest” exhibit this fall
Kansas City's botanical garden, Powell Gardens, announced on Wednesday that it is bringing back its eccentric, festive, artistic, whimsical and mysterious outdoor event, "Dark Forest," for the fourth year in a row
The Daily Blend w/ AC: Steve Litwiller, 49th Annual Missouri River Festival of the Arts
The Missouri River Festival of the Arts is back for another memorable year (its 49th!) at Thespian Hall in Boonville. Steve Litwiller tells us about some of the world class talent making their way to mid-Missouri for four days later this month. August 14, 2024.
Mizzou Football sells out reserved tickets, where you can find some for yourself
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Despite being two weeks away from the start of the 2024 season, University of Missouri football tickets have already sold out all reserved season tickets. According to a press release, a limited number of reserved single-game tickets remain available for games against Murray State, Buffalo, Boston College, Vanderbilt and Arkansas. Fans can […]
St. Louis County Library to provide free after-school lunches to kids
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Four St. Louis County Library branches will be offering free after-school lunches to students during the upcoming 2024–25 school year. The initiative, in partnership with Operation Food Search, will begin on August 19 and will provide healthy meals and activities for children and teens Monday through Friday during the upcoming […]
Goodwood Brewing opening in building dating back to Civil War
Goodwood Brewing, a company with origins in Louisville, Kentucky, has opened a new location at 108 S. Main Street in O’Fallon. The site is the former home of the locally-beloved McGurk’s Public House, which O’Fallon Planning and Development Director Patrick McKeehan said closed its doors at the beginning of the COVID pandemic and never reopened. McKeehan added that, said according to the plaque on the building, the location originally opened as a mercantile store in 1862.
Some Joplin residents can expect sewer interruptions during maintenance work
JOPLIN, Mo. — The City of Joplin is advising residents to watch for notifications about recent sanitary sewer work that will cause a brief interruption of household sewer services. Residents in central neighborhoods of Joplin will be notified if their dwelling will be affected via front door hanger placed...
Storms in the forecast for today and tonight—Possibility of severe storms this afternoon and tonight
We have multiple changes of storms and the possibility of severe storms over the area for today. Our forecast for today calls for showers and thunderstorms–mainly before 1 pm–with a high today 0f 84. Then, showers and storms are likely for tonight with a low of 70. The...
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