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Big Lots Closing 300 Stores Including 6 in Missouri
It's not completely unexpected, but still sad that Big Lots announced today that they're closing more than 300 stores and I've confirmed that includes a half dozen locations in Missouri. The news broke today thanks to a filing by Big Lots with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through the Big...
Get tips on where to camp at Sept. 11 MDC virtual program
Body JOPLIN, Mo. – Fall isn’t far away and for some families, that means it’s time to get out the camping gear and plan a weekend get-away. People wanting to learn more about where to camp should sign up for the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) virtual program “Where Can I? Camp.” This free virtual program will be Sept. 11 from noon-12:30 p.m. The program is being put on by the staff of MDC’s Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Joplin. It is part of the Shoal Creek staff’s “Where Can I?” series of programs, which will be held the second Wednesday of each month. The Sept. 11 program is open to all ages. People can register at:
MDC reminds boaters, anglers not to interfere with delicate buoy
Body CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – You may have noticed a yellow boat-shaped buoy with reflective tape, lights, and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) emblem near the mouth of the Headwater Diversion Channel south of Cape Girardeau – but please don’t touch!. “This buoy, which is one...
Zimmermann Named Frontier League Player of the Week
The Gateway Grizzlies are pleased to announce that Peter Zimmermann has been chosen as the Frontier League Player of the Week for the week ending August 25th. It is the fourth time in his three seasons with the club that he has won the award and second this season, having also done so once in 2022 and 2023.
Missouri’s Oldest & Largest Hot Air Balloon Event is Free for All
Get ready to see the wonders of hot air balloons take over Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The oldest and largest hot air balloon event is coming September 20th and 21st at Emerson Central Field in Forest Park. This event brings hundreds if not thousands of people to watch the amazement of these beautiful balloons.
KDHX St. Louis Volunteers, Management Reach Agreement.
Double Helix Corp. variety “St. Louis Community Radio” KDHX St. Louis (88.1) and a group of volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday (Aug. 23) ahead of the case going to court. Board President Gary Pierson argued that a September 2023 volunteer-led meeting where three new Board members were selected had no legal standing. He attended the meeting but was not allowed to speak after he declared that the meeting had not been properly called and he was not leading it, St. Louis Public Radio reports.
Murals seen citywide in St. Louis: Who’s behind them?
The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis has brought to life a citywide mural campaign through funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for the Arts. This public art installation unites 29 artists from around the metro to design and create 28 murals that will be featured across the city’s 14 wards.
Over 120 artists, live music, and more at Queeny Art Fair this weekend
ST. LOUIS – The Queeny Art Fair will be at the Greensfelder Recreation Center in Ballwin, Missouri, this weekend. With over 120 artists featured, live entertainment, and children’s activities, there’s so much to explore. Greensfelder Recreation Center – Queeny Park. Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September...
Flyover Comedy Fest returns, features over 150 comedians
The Flyover Comedy Festival will return to St. Louis from November 14-16, featuring over 150 comedians across 10 different stages, headlined by Patton Oswald and Tig Notaro, and featuring the Sklar Brothers, Jackie Fabulous, Ben Bailey, and more.
Rockwood High Schools Among Nation's Best in Latest U.S. News & World Report Rankings
All four high schools in Rockwood School District are ranked among the top 21 in Missouri and the top 12 percent of all public high schools in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report's "2024 Best U.S. High Schools" list. According to the list, which was last updated...
Arnold to hold special council meeting to adopt 2025 budget
The City of Arnold will hold a special City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at City Hall, 2101 Jeffco Blvd. The only item that will be discussed and voted on is the adoption of the city’s 2025 budget. There will be no opportunity for the public to address the council at the meeting, according to the agenda.
Corn-sweat and heat impact high school sports practice
Today's temperatures in the mid-upper 90s with top heat index values soaring to near 105, due to southerly winds and corn-sweat, will impact local fall high school sports activities, with a maximum practice time of two hours with 20 minute breaks within each hour of practice.
Tackle Hunger: 18 high schools ready to compete in food drive to benefit Operation Food Search
ST. LOUIS — Officials at 18 St. Louis-area school districts have agreed to square-off in a community food collection event designed around the high school football schedule. Before the season even started, school officials agreed to their roles in the match-ups:. Sept. 6: Breese Central vs. Mater Dei. Sept....
St. Louis All Local AM: Updates on spending at SLPS, Officer Brown's condition
St. Louis Public Schools has third party investigating hiring and spending by superintendent put on leave, update on Officer Travis Brown injured in Ferguson riot, Wednesday hearing on freeing Marcellus Williams, Grand Canyon U partners with Mercy
Report: STL office campus facing default on $100M loan
One of the St. Louis area's largest office campuses is facing a default on a nearly $100 million loan, according to reporting by the St. Louis Business Journal. The loan backs most of the buildings at the 40-acre CityPlace office complex. The note reportedly was transferred in July to a...
STL apartment tower slated for $169M in renovations
City documents show $168.6 million in renovations planned at the Mansion House apartments in downtown St. Louis. The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has a vote scheduled Tuesday that would designate Coral Mountain Owner LLC as redeveloper of the 29-story apartment tower. Mansion House would continue to have 415 apartment...
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