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Officer-Involved Shooting in O'Fallon Prompts Ongoing Investigation
O'FALLON, MO - According to a press release issued by the O'Fallon Police Deparment on Sunday, December 3, 2023, the O'Fallon Missouri Police Department has reported an officer-involved shooting in the vicinity of Highway P and the Royal Oaks Subdivision.
Four top-rated steakhouses in Missouri and what you should expect from a good steakhouse
Wilder's Steakhouse is a family-owned restaurant located at 1212 South Main Street in Joplin, Missouri. While reservations are recommended, it's not required. Visit here to see the menu.
The historic Wilson Price Hunt House: built in Normandy, Missouri in 1904, still serves a purpose
The historic Wilson Price Hunt House is located at 7717 Natural Bridge Road in Normandy, Missouri (suburb of St. Louis in St. Louis County). Built in 1904, this house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 23, 1980. It was privately owned at the time. According to the Redfin real estate website, it was last sold in October 2012.
Jarville House: St. Louis County Landmark
The Greek Revival styled Jarville House is located at 1723 Mason Road in Manchester, Missouri. The house is located in Queeny Park in west St. Louis County. The park is also near Ballwin, a western suburb of St. Louis. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1984.
Illinois Welcomes New Distribution Center to Bring Jobs and Service Enhancements
Walmart-Owned Enterprise Expands Presence: New Distribution Center in Illinois Promises Job Growth and Enhanced Service. Sam's Club, the Walmart-owned warehouse club retailer, plans to open a new distribution center in Illinois next month.
St. Louis carjacking caught on camera, suspect who left debit and EBT cards convicted
This article contains AI-assisted content. St. Louis, Missouri - James Blakemore, 36, has been convicted for his involvement in a 2020 carjacking incident. The conviction stemmed from a carjacking event caught on camera, where the accused threatened a truck driver at gunpoint and stole a vehicle. Blakemore faced multiple felony charges, including carjacking, brandishing a firearm in a violent crime, and illegal firearm possession by a felon.
Mass Layoff: U.S Steel Announces a Massive Layoff at an Illinois Steel Plant
U.S. Steel layoffs has announced a significant layoff at its Granite City Works facility, impacting up to 1,000 employees. The layoffs, set to occur in January 2024, follow the company's decision to indefinitely idle the facility for what it describes as aligning production capacity with current order levels.
St. Louis man admits to the February robbery of Jennings Gas Mart
This article contains AI-assisted content. St. Louis, Missouri - Richard E. Barber, 51, of St. Louis County, confessed in U.S. District Court to the armed robbery of a convenience store in Jennings this past February. Barber admitted that at the time of the robbery, he was under supervised release. He had previously pleaded guilty in 2014 to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 100 months in prison.
Indefinite Steelmaking Shutdown in Illinois Hits Thousand Staff, Sparks Criticism
Critical Blow to Employment: A Thousand Workers Affected as U.S. Steel Suspends Operations at Illinois Plant. Disappointing news for U.S. Steel employees in Granite City with the steel giant announcing it would be idling steelmaking at the Granite City Works plant indefinitely, resulting in 1000 employees being laid off.
The historic Jewel Box of Missouri: a remarkable greenhouse designed by William C. E. Becker in 1934
The historic Jewel Box built in 1936 is also referred to as the St. Louis Floral Conservatory or the City of St. Louis Floral Display House. This is a large greenhouse located at the intersection of Wells and McKinley Drives in Forest Park in St. Louis City, Missouri. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 2000.
Historic Hotel Jefferson's ballroom has the same name as the haunted ballroom in The Shining
Hotel Jefferson, also known as New Hotel Jefferson, Sheraton-Jefferson, and Jefferson Arms, and soon to become Marriott's AC Hotel brand, is located at 415 North Tucker Avenue in the independent city of St. Louis, Missouri. On October 24, 2003, this building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Illinois City has the Most Haunted Places to See Paranormal Activity in America
Being in December is the best time to see scary movies, go to haunted places, and listen to ghost stories. There is, however, one more scary thing you could do: take a road trip. It might even make the hairs on your arms stand up.
The seventh richest person in Missouri
This billionaire asks his fans not to look him up on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp. He says, "I've got better things to do. And frankly, so do you." He is an accomplished artist, engineer, and entrepreneur. His name is Jim McKelvey, and his net worth exceeds $1.6 billion, making him the 7th richest person in Missouri.
Big Shoe Store in Illinois Closing – Great Sale Happening!
Final Farewell: New Balance Store in Illinois Bids Adieu with Grand Sale. Fairview Heights, Illinois, a bustling suburban area, is witnessing the end of an era for shoe enthusiasts. The renowned New Balance store, a staple in the community since its opening in fall 2010, is set to close its doors permanently this weekend. This announcement has sent ripples of disappointment among loyal customers and footwear aficionados.
Mold and hygiene issues lead to FDA warning for St. Louis noodle manufacturer
This article contains AI-assisted content. St. Louis, Missouri - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to Wan-Gee Foods, Inc., a noodle manufacturer in St. Louis, Missouri, following an inspection that took place from May 2 to May 24, 2023. The inspection report details various sanitation and hygiene issues within the manufacturing facility, including mold presence and employee practices that could lead to food contamination which are a repeat of violations found in a previous inspection ending on May 13, 2022.
Survey Ranks Alton City as the Most Haunted Town in the Entire Illinois
Alton, situated on the Illinois bank of the Mississippi River, is renowned as one of the most haunted cities in the United States and boasts a rich history. The peculiar differentiation in question has even garnered the interest of the widely viewed television program "Ghost Adventures," which investigated the enigmatic Mineral Springs Hotel. Indeed, TheTravel.com ranks Alton tenth on its list of the most haunted municipalities in the United States.
Former St. Louis Alderman Accused of Lying to Police in Fraud Case Fallout
In St. Louis, former alderman Brandon Bosley faces new charges for falsely reporting a carjacking incident last year. He was indicted in a fraud case earlier and now stands accused of fabricating an attempted carjacking.
Illinois Store of Renowned Shoe Brand Set to Close – Big Closing Sale Starts!
Last Chance for Footwear Fans: Illinois Store of Well-Known Shoe Brand to Close Doors – Closing Sale Extravaganza!. Disappointing news for fans of the shoe brand New Balance with the announcement that The New Balance store in Fairview Heights, Illinois, will be closing this weekend.
Historic Baptiste G. Aubuchon House was built around 1842 and still stands
This privately owned home is located at 450 rue St. Jacques in Florissant, Missouri (St. Louis County). It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1976. According to Find-a-Grave records, the early owner's full name was Jean Baptiste G. Aubuchon, Sr.