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Alton and O'Fallon IHOP owner kept servers' tips and didn't pay full wages, feds say
Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. The owner of two IHOP franchises in O’Fallon and Alton allegedly violated federal wage regulations, including keeping servers’ tips and failing to pay overtime, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found. The labor department is now suing...
Wildwood Approves Backpack Ban at Night
The City of Wildwood has implemented a ban on backpacks and large bags on its beaches and boardwalks from 8:00pm to 4:00am. The ban, approved by the city's Board of Commissioners, is effective immediately and aims to prevent unruly behavior and violence that has marred the start of the summer season.
O’Fallon’s Jammin’ Concert Series is back for another summer of chart-topping hits
Everyone is invited to free concerts on Tuesday evenings this summer in O’Fallon. Weekly concerts at O’Fallon’s Civic Park have returned. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. this summer. Local bands will perform country, rock, new hits, and more. Admission and parking are free. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets.
MoDOT begins first phase of I-70 upgrade plan
The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin its first project in the statewide Improve I-70 program, a $2.8 billion project to expand I-70 across the state, with the groundbreaking ceremony taking place on Thursday in Columbia.
Secretary of state candidate Mike Carter says he’s running a different type of race
Mike Carter, a municipal judge from Wentzville, said he filed to be Missouri’s next secretary of state because he thinks it’s the most winnable job on the ballot. “I identified the secretary of state's office as having the least amount of competition, the least amount of dollars dedicated to it, and the largest opening for me to repeat what I did in the past and just ascend right to the position,” Carter said.
Training exercises today at the family arena in St. Charles
Swat teams, bomb squads and Hazmat teams took part in training exercises today at the family arena in St. Charles. The groups go through different scenarios throughout the arena and are then critiqued on their performance.
Clark Family Branch culmination of everything St. Louis County Library has learned over past decade
Over the past ten years, St. Louis County Library has improved and modernized every branch in the district. The final project was tearing down the old headquarters building on Lindbergh and replacing it with a brand new Clark Family Branch.
Library board plans for community listening sessions regarding proposed branch closures
Protesters gathered outside the newly renovated Spencer Road library branch Tuesday night. Holding signs that say “Save our Libraries,” the demonstrators were calling for officials at the St. Charles City-County Library district to not move forward with a plan they proposed in May. If passed, the Kisker Road and McClay branches would close by June 30. The Deer Run branch would close after renovations are completed at the Middendorf Kredell Branch in O’Fallon.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers updates community on contamination remediation projects; advocates continue compensation fight
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Crews continue to clean up along the 14-mile Coldwater Creek as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers remediates radioactive waste. Under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), the USACE cleans up sites with contamination resulting from the nation’s early atomic energy program.
Former Ballwin alderman brings multiple lawsuits against city
Former Ballwin Board of Aldermen member Kevin Roach recently filed two lawsuits against the city of Ballwin and others. The first, filed against the city and City Administrator Eric Sterman, alleges violations of Missouri’s Sunshine Law. The lawsuit, submitted in May, claims that the city failed to provide Roach with an unredacted copy of an investigation report, which he believes is public information.
Parkway superintendent announces retirement after 2024-25 school year
After 14 years as Parkway’s superintendent, Dr. Keith Marty has announced his intent to retire after the 2024-25 school year. "Working as Parkway’s superintendent for 14 years has brought me tremendous joy," Marty said. "There isn’t anywhere else I would rather be. I feel as optimistic as I’ve ever been about Parkway as we look ahead to next school year and begin implementing our five-year strategic plan that provides strategies for student success in school and life, and the resources to support them."
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