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The best food and drink events in St. Louis: August 16-18
It’s the last weekend before school starts. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and get out of the house to enjoy one of the many events happening around town. Don your best luau shirt and head over to the grand finale of X Marks the Spot, get your fill of barbecue at the Lemp Mansion or enjoy a leisurely sip-and-walk down Cherokee Street for their Brewed Arts Festival.
St. Louis adds 27K jobs in a year, but sees month-to-month dip
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis area added more than 27,000 jobs over a year, but had fewer jobs in July than June, according to a new report. The metro counted 1,457,700 non-farm jobs as of July, up from 1,430,100 in July last year, or an increase of 1.9%, according to a report from the state of Missouri.
Look Who's 5: Sophia!
ST. LOUIS — Who runs the world? Girls!. Happy happy birthday to Sophia! Her dad Jonathan wrote in and wanted to wish Sophia a happy August birthday -- he says what a great month to shows girls that they can change the world. The Olympics really showed us how women can do great things!
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar launches pop-up 'The Noot Baar'
ST. LOUIS — Talk about a perfect name to start a bar!. Cardinals favorite Lars Nootbaar, Budweiser and the St. Louis Cardinals are teaming up to create a unique experience for fans with the opening of “The Noot Baar.”. For a limited time, a Nootbaar-themed baseball experience will...
Southwest Employee Accused of Stealing $79,000 in Flight Vouchers
A Southwest Airlines based in St. Louis is facing theft charges after the airline claims he printed off flight vouchers before “receiving money” for them. A Southwest Airlines worker stands accused of printing out around $79,000 of fraudulent flight vouchers and “receiving money” for them on four occasions.
Man struck while changing tire on I-44/70 in downtown St. Louis
The accident took place on westbound Interstate 44 near Broadway, not far at all from the Dome at America’s Center. Crews got the call for a pedestrian struck on the highway just after 7 p.m. Wednesday night.
Incentives help solar industry amid higher costs linked to inflation
Along with other U.S. states, Illinois is working to make itself more dependent on renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels. The head of a local Bloomington-Normal solar installation company said state and federal incentives make Illinois one of the strongest to go solar. Shannon Fulton runs the Bloomington office...
Illinois quick hits: Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2%
Illinois unemployment rate rises to 5.2% The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Thursday that the state's unemployment rate increased to 5.2%, while nonfarm payrolls increased nearly 13,000 in July. The national unemployment rate was 4.3% in July, up from the previous month. Based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the industry sectors with monthly payroll job declines included Manufacturing, Leisure and Hospitality, and Trade,...
3 Illinois dental schools secure funding
Three dental schools in Illinois earned endowments from the Illinois State Dental Society. Each of the three schools will receive $8,000 from the ISDS Foundation's dental education endowment fund. Here are the three schools and how they plan to use the additional funds:. UIC College of Dentistry (Chicago): Upgrade its...
Sportsbook reverses decision on surcharges for Illinois bettors
(The Center Square) – In the wake of tax hikes on sports betting apps in Illinois, one operator that announced surcharges to make up revenue is changing course. DraftKings announced last month it would add surcharges to high-tax states like Illinois, which just hiked taxes on sports books from 15% to as much as 40%. Now the company says for the time being, no surcharges will be imposed. “We always...
Many Say These Illinois Grasslands are a Hidden National Treasure
It's easy to take for granted something that's practically in your own backyard, but Illinois really does have a special place that many sadly overlook. Those that have visited it say it's one of America's hidden and underrated national treasures and they're not wrong. I had to be reminded of...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
A Second Round of Potent Storms Possible
More storms are targeting central Illinois. A low-pressure system is marching across the region, and it already brought one round of hefty showers and storms on Thursday morning. Springfield got drenched with over 3/4" of rain, and Decatur picked up nearly an inch. Now central Illinois is in the warm...
Pritzker says Trump is the loser after former president's remarks on X with Musk
(The Center Square) – After being called a “real loser” by former President Donald Trump, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said it’s Trump who is the loser. Elon Musk, the owner of X, formerly Twitter, hosted a more than two hour discussion with Trump on the social media platform Monday, where Trump discussed being shot in the ear, the economy, foreign and domestic policy and government efficiency. Trump wants to get...
Grizzlies Drop Close Middle Game To Lake Erie
SAUGET – The Gateway Grizzlies returned to Grizzlies Ballpark on Wednesday night, and lost a close, 2-1 contest to the Lake Erie Crushers despite numerous opportunities to come back from a late deficit. The start of the game was dominated by starting pitchers Collin Sullivan and Anthony Escobar (8-2)....
TierPoint Makes $150 Million Investment in Missouri
“This major planned investment is a direct response to the exceedingly strong demand we’re seeing for data center services,” said TierPoint Chairman and CEO Jerry Kent. “It also demonstrates our commitment to the region and faith in Downtown St. Louis.”. “TierPoint’s decision to invest so heavily in...
Pursuit of carjacked vehicle ends in north St. Louis Co., one person in custody
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - One person is in custody after police pursued a carjacked vehicle overnight in north St. Louis County. The vehicle was taken in the city and was pursued until crashing into parked cars near St. Louis Ave. and Edmund. At least two people were inside the vehicle, but just one was taken into custody.
St. Louis arsonist pleads guilty, faces up to 20 years for each fire
A convicted felon from St. Louis, Missouri, admitted to committing two arsons in St. Louis in 2022 and being found in possession of firearms during the investigation. Vaely Berry, 52, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to two arson charges and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. Berry admitted to throwing a gasoline-filled bottle onto the roof of a supermarket and grill located in the 8300 block of North Broadway in St. Louis on July 15, 2022, igniting a fire.
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