St. Louis, MO News Stories

New Pet Weight Loss Program Helps Pet Obesity

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:25:00 -0500

Project: Pet Slim Down, a nationwide initiative from Purina, unites pet owners and veterinarians in helping overweight pets lose weight and achieve better overall health.

SmithAmundsen Expands by Opening St. Louis Office

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:39:00 -0500

SmithAmundsen LLC, a 128-lawyer firm headquartered in Chicago, has opened a new office in St. Louis, Missouri. Brad Goss and Marvin Lindmark, well known members of the St. Louis legal community, will lead the office.

Gov. Nixon visits Ste. Genevieve School District

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:37:00 -0500

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon went to the Ste. Genevieve R-II School District today to view two major construction projects made possible by the awarding of $3.7 million in no-interest bonds to the district by the state.

NAR Still Advocating Flood Insurance Reforms

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:54:00 -0500

The National Association of Realtors said today it was pleased that Congress passed and the president signed into law a one-year extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.

Ameren Illinois Company Directors Declare Quarterly Dividend

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 22:34:00 -0500

The board of directors of Ameren Illinois Company, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), today declared a quarterly dividend on all classes of Ameren Illinois Company preferred stock.

American Airlines Plans Multi-City 'Pink-out' to Fight Breast Cancer

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:03:00 -0500

American Airlines in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, are staging a "Rolling Pink-out" at airports across the country Oct. 1-15 to observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Novartis Pays Missouri $5.5 million in Pharmaceutical Settlement

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:40:00 -0500

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced today that Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation will repay the Missouri Medicaid program $5.5 million after the company was accused of illegal kickbacks.

Metro St. Louis to Get Cutting-Edge Smartcard Technology

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:23:00 -0500

Indra, a Spanish IT company, was awarded a multi-million dollar contract to implement cutting edge contactless smart card ticketing technology on the Metro St. Louis bus and light rail networks.

Solutia Reaches Agreements With Labor Unions

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:17:00 -0500

Solutia announced today that five of its North American labor unions have ratified agreements covering items such as health and welfare benefits.

St. Louis City Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Counterfeit Goods

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:28:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Dirk Lee Robinson, from St. Louis City, entered a plea of guilty to selling a large variety of counterfeit goods.

Route 66 State Park Open House Near Eureka

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:16:00 -0500

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources invites you to bring your ideas to an open house on Saturday, Oct. 16 at Route 66 State Park near Eureka.

Braces-Wearers Beware: Certain Sweet Treats Can Bite Back

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:43:00 -0500

Halloween is a time when the vampire fangs come out in full force. However, for orthodontic patients – certain sweet treats can bite back.

Michael Lauren Development Wins Three Awards From St. Louis Home Builders Association

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:31:00 -0500

Michael Lauren Development LLC, a residential custom home builder, received three design oriented awards from the St. Louis Home Builders Association at their annual Super Sales Rally.

The City of St. Louis Receives Federal Grant for Historic Preservation

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:22:00 -0500

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced today that the City of St. Louis will receive a $10,000 grant through the federal Historic Preservation Fund.

Missouri Restaurant Association Offers Gift Certificate Incentive During October

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:48:00 -0500

The Missouri Restaurant Association (MRA), kicks off its second annual Dine Out Missouri campaign to run the entire month of October. During this month, participating MRA member restaurants will reward guests for their loyalty.

Missouri DED Awards Tax Credits to Chesterfield and St. Louis Organizations

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:58:00 -0500

The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that a Chesterfield organization has been approved for $75,000 state tax credits under the Youth Opportunities Program (YOP).

Realtors® Advocate Attainable, Sustainable Homeownership

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:58:00 -0500

Attainable and sustainable homeownership should be the goal for restructuring the secondary mortgage market, said National Association of Realtors® President Vicki Cox Golder.

New St. Louis Ronald McDonald House to Serve West County

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:27:00 -0500

More than 700 families each year who travel to St. Louis to receive treatment for their child at West County hospitals will be provided all of the comforts of home to help strengthen them as they focus on their child’s recovery.

Chase Park Plaza Announces Completion of Luxury Condominiums

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:21:00 -0500

After four years of work and $80 million in construction costs, custom-designed luxury condominiums in the Chase Park Plaza are now complete.

A Time to Remember Their Ancestral Heritage

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:17:00 -0500

Their great clan’s motto: Remember. Just one word. But a word that rings down the generations from ancient times and echoes through the pages of this genealogy book. An enigmatic, mysterious message that once defined what it meant to be a Drury.

Two from Brown & Crouppen Honored by Missouri Lawyers Weekly

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:11:00 -0500

Two attorneys from Brown & Crouppen, a personal injury and accident law firm in Missouri, were honored by the state's leading legal newspaper last night as "Up & Coming Lawyers" in Missouri.

Two Men Sentenced to Life in Prison in Murder-For-Hire Case

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:04:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that James K. Kornhardt and Steven A. Mueller were sentenced to life in prison. Both men were convicted June 14 of conspiracy to commit murder for hire.

Existing-Home Sales Move Up in August

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:02:00 -0500

Existing-home sales rose in August following a big correction in July, according to the National Association of Realtors.

DataVerify Launches New Products to Eliminate Short Sale and Overvaluation Fraud

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:39:00 -0500

DataVerify has enhanced its enterprise-wide fraud management platform, DRIVE (Data Risk Intelligent Verification Engine) to help mortgage lenders identify and avoid potential short sale and property flipping losses.

NAR Urges Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:13:00 -0500

Congress needs to act quickly to reauthorize and strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program for the long term to prevent undermining the fragile real estate market, the National Association of Realtors® testified to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs today.

St. Charles Man Sentenced on Federal Drug Charges

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:22:00 -0500

A St. Charles, Missouri man was sentenced to 60 months in prison today on methamphetamine conspiracy charges for his activities during 2007 through February 2010.

Anthem Blue Cross and Radio Disney Targets Childhood Obesity in Missouri

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:27:00 -0500

Missouri schools have until Friday, Oct. 1, to join the Radio Disney "Get Active Get Fit!" challenge sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross.

St. Louis City Man Sentenced on Extortion

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:11:00 -0500

A St. Louis City man, Ethan Mikeal Avalos, was sentenced to 8 months of home confinement and five years of probation today on extortion charges.

HomeGain Releases Third Quarter 2010 Home Prices Survey Results

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:32:00 -0500

Ninety percent of surveyed real estate professionals nationwide expect home prices to decrease or stay the same over the next six months.

Charter Communication Prices $1 Billion Senior Notes Offering

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:33:00 -0500

St. Louis-based Charter Communications has announced it has priced its previously announced offering of Senior Notes due 2017- upsized to $1 billion.

Missouri Tax Credit Review Commission to conduct public hearing Tuesday in St. Louis

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 23:16:00 -0500

The Missouri Tax Credit Review Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 21 at the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District in St. Louis. The meeting is open to the public and media.

Missouri’s Largest Office Furniture Dealer Launches A New Healthcare Website

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:40:00 -0500

Care Interiors, the healthcare division of Color Art Integrated Interiors, is excited about their latest addition to the world wide web: http://www.careinteriors.com.

St Louis based Nestle Purina Completes Acquisition

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:43:00 -0500

St. Louis based Nestle Purina PetCare Company today announced it has completed the acquisition of Waggin' Train, a leading marketer in the real-meat dog snacks segment in the United States.

Manager of St. Louis Towing Firm Pleads Guilty to Bribery

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:18:00 -0500

A manager of St. Louis Metropolitan Towing and S & H Parking Systems, Gregory P. Shepard, pleaded guilty today to charges of mail fraud and bribery.

NAR Hails Bill to Hasten Lender Response to Short Sale Requests

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 06:12:00 -0500

Homeowners who are underwater with their mortgage may find that relief is on the way from a bill strongly supported by the National Association of Realtors® that would impose a deadline on lenders to respond to short-sale requests.

Pharmaceutical Company to pay Missouri $1.9 million

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:47:00 -0500

Attorney General Chris Koster announced today that Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will pay Missouri $1.9 million as part of a national settlement.

BDX Now Exclusive Provider Of New Home Listings For Blockshopper.com

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 17:45:00 -0500

Builders Digital Experience (BDX), leading provider of digital marketing resources for builders, announced today they are now the exclusive provider of new home listings for real estate portal, BlockShopper.

Variety Children’s Theatre Presents OLIVER! The Broadway Musical

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:53:00 -0500

The beloved Broadway musical OLIVER! is coming to St. Louis, Oct. 14-17, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri – St. Louis. The show is presented by Variety Children’s Theatre.

Missouri DED releases August 2010 State Jobs Report

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 07:18:00 -0500

Missouri’s labor market conditions remained stable in August, according to data released today by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED).

Missouri AG Comes to Terms with Galleria Bodies Exhibit

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:06:00 -0500

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has announced he has reached an agreement with the sponsor of “Bodies…The Exhibition,” a cadaver exhibit scheduled to open at the St. Louis Galleria Shopping Center in Brentwood, Missouri this October.

Medical Clinic Operator Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:00:00 -0500

The operator of a St. Louis County Medical Clinic, Yuriy Shrifteylik, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud relevant to loans for the purchase of medical equipment.

Man Sentenced for Defrauding Sunnen Products of Maplewood

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:39:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Thomas Roman was sentenced to 11 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution of $63,000 after defrauding Sunnen Products Company of Maplewood, Missouri.

Missouri AG sues Sirius XM Radio for No-Call Law Violations

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:04:00 -0500

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster today obtained a temporary restraining order against Sirius XM Radio, Inc., for making solicitation calls to Missourians.

St. Louis City Comptroller Working To Defeat Earnings Tax Repeal

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:36:00 -0500

In response to Proposition A, a statewide initiative on the Nov. 2 ballot seeking to eliminate the St. Louis earnings tax, Comptroller Darlene Green will speak out against Proposition A on Oct. 1.

Pending Home Sales Rise

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:37:00 -0500

Following a sharp drop in the months immediately after expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales have modestly risen, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Bud Light Supports '3D Game of the Week' on ESPN 3D

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:52:00 -0500

This college football season, ESPN 3D and Sony are changing the way fans view games from home with the introduction of the "3D Game of the Week." Bud Light is helping to extend the experience.

Borders to Include Sr. Louis based Build-A-Bear Workshop in Stores

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:03:00 -0500

Borders today announced it is teaming with Saint Louis based Build-A-Bear Workshop to bring the popular teddy bear to life in more than 500 Borders superstores nationwide.

'You Kick Like A Girl': New Study Finds Men and Women Kick Differently

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:54:00 -0500

Significant differences in knee alignment and muscle activation exist between men and women while kicking a soccer ball, according to a study published this month in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.

Papa Roach and Skillet Coming to the Delmar Loop

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:41:00 -0500

Rockers Papa Roach and Skillet have announced plans to join forces on their Monsters of Annihilation tour that will arrive in St Louis at the Pageant on the Delmar Loop this September 19.

Auctori:city to Sponsor NAGW Annual Conference in St. Louis

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:31:00 -0500

Auctori:city, a web content management system designed for municipalities is a sponsor of the National Association of Government Webmasters (NAGW) National Conference which will be held at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri September 22-24, 2010.

St. Louis based Sendouts Names New President and CEO

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 22:23:00 -0500

St. Louis based Sendouts, a provider of staffing and recruiting software, has appointed Brian Hopcraft as President and Chief Executive Officer.

FutureFuel Corp. Appoints New Officer

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:50:00 -0500

St. Louis' FutureFuel Corp. announced the appointment of Samuel W. Dortch as the executive vice president and general manager of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, FutureFuel Chemical Company.

Missouri Lost Fewer Industrial Jobs Over Past Year According to Manufacturers Directory

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:46:00 -0500

Industrial employment in Missouri fell 2% over the past twelve months according to the 2011 Missouri Manufacturers Register. The report goes on to say that Missouri had much smaller loss than the previous year.

Missouri Dept. of Economic Development awards over $128,00 in tax credits to Aim High-St. Louis

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:27:00 -0500

The Missouri Department of Economic Development today announced that a St. Louis organization that offers various services to Missouri children has been approved for state tax credits under the Youth Opportunities Program.

Missouri Community Service Commission to commemorate September 11th with statewide drive, Capitol ceremony

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:22:00 -0500

A Missouri State capitol ceremony and statewide food drive will be held to encourage service and remember the heroism and sacrifice of emergency response personnel during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Archaeology Month will be celebrated Sept. 18 at Graham Cave State Park

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:35:00 -0500

Learn about the world of archaeology as Graham Cave State Park hosts Archaeology Day on Saturday, Sept. 18. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park located near Danville, MO- about 40 mile west of Lake St. Louis.

Katrina Anniversary Underscores Importance of Protecting Your Home

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:51:00 -0500

It’s been five years since Hurricane Katrina. The anniversary is an important reminder that with a little planning and preparation, homeowners can better protect their home and family from a disaster.

Missourians Wearing Seat Belts Even Less

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:31:00 -0500

Fewer Missourians buckled up this year compared to 2009, according to the latest statewide seat belt survey conducted in June 2010.

Dept. of Economic Development awards $104,812 in tax credits to St. Louis-based Intercon Chemical Company

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:00 -0500

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced approval of state tax credits for a St. Louis business under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone program to assist in the creation of new jobs and investment.

Fish Window Cleaning Services Named to Inc. 5000

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:31:00 -0500

Fish Window Cleaning Services, Manchester, Mo., has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in America. Fish Window Cleaning® is the largest window cleaning company in the country. The organization ranked 182nd on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2010 Franchise 500

Mathilda Ave. Closing Monday in South County

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:17:00 -0500

Mathilda Avenue in the Affton, Missouri area of St. Louis County (zip code: 63123) will close at 7 a.m. Monday (August 30, 2010), just north and south of Staely, for at least two weeks in South St. Louis County.

RE/MAX Expands into Boliva, Tunisia

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 15:07:00 -0500

RE/MAX has further broadened its international reach into two new countries: Bolivia and Tunisia.

Inaugural Tritons Golf Tournament to benefit UMSL athletics

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:55:00 -0500

A fun-filled day of golf and socializing with friends and alumni will support all 11 sports programs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Athletics will hold its inaugural Tritons Golf Tournament Sept. 27.

St Louis' Education Technology Partners on Inc. List of Fastest Growing Companies

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:05:00 -0500

St. Louis-based Education Technology Partners, a provider of technology solutions and services to K-12 schools, has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.

Discover Chinese culture through dance

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:59:00 -0500

The College of Music dance troupe from the China Northeast Normal University in Changchun City will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 18 at the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $18.

Commercial Real Estate Remains Soft but Favors Business Expansion

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:49:00 -0500

Commercial real estate sectors, hurt by weak job growth, are offering incentives in many areas that are conducive to business expansion, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Missouri Attorney General Koster sues Florida telemarketer

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:34:00 -0500

Attorney General Chris Koster today sued a Florida telemarketing company for making solicitation calls to Missourians who had previously placed their names on the state's no-call list.

St. Louis-based Kellwood Company Finalizes Acquisition of ADAM

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:32:00 -0500

The St. Louis-based Kellwood Company announced its acquisition of ADAM, effective today, according to Michael Kramer, Chief Executive Officer and President of Kellwood. This acquisition is the first in a series of aggressive expansion plans for Kellwood.

Edward Jones Purchases Oakbrook Solutions WealthWorx® Product

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 23:11:00 -0500

Oakbrook Solutions announced today that it has entered into an agreement with St. Louis-based Edward Jones Trust Company to implement its WealthWorx® Business Process Management (BPM) Software.

Missouri state parks voted best in the Midwest

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:42:00 -0500

Missouri can officially boast the top three parks in the Midwest. Missouri state parks took the first, second and third place awards for Best State Park in AAA Midwest Traveler magazine.

Delta adds non-stops from St. Louis' Lambert Airport to Raleigh-Durham

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:24:00 -0500

Delta Airlines is adding more flights out of St. Louis' Lambert Airport with new nonstops to Raleigh-Durham, NC. The twice daily roundtrip service will begin November 1, 2010. The new flights are part of Delta’s on-going strategy to connect top business markets.

FORTUNE Names Stifel Financial Corp. to 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:18:00 -0500

St. Louis' Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that it has been named to FORTUNE'S annual 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list for a second consecutive year.

Greener, Cleaner Hybrid Buses Debut in Missouri

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:30:00 -0500

The carbon footprint just got a little smaller in two Missouri communities thanks to the Missouri Department of Transportation's Transit unit. The unit helped two local public transportation agencies each purchase a new hybrid vehicle that promises to run cleaner and cheaper than standard buses.

Patriot Coal Announces Management Changes

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:09:00 -0500

Patriot Coal Corporation announced today that Paul H. Vining is stepping down as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Purina Cat Chow says, "Cat Nap for the Cause"

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:03:00 -0500

Purina Cat Chow continues its three-year commitment to breast cancer awareness by donating $200,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launching the Cat Nap for the Cause campaign.

July Existing-Home Sales Fall as Expected but Prices Rise

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:49:00 -0500

Existing-home sales were sharply lower in July following expiration of the home buyer tax credit but home prices continued to gain, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Property Sales: Where the Revenue Meets the Road

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:24:00 -0500

A state highway property sales blitz in April generated almost $1 million for road and bridge projects, bringing the total amount received from the sale of excess property for the past fiscal year to just shy of $4.4 million. The money from the sales goes toward road and bridge projects.

Maritz Poll Reveals Employees Lack Trust in their Workplace

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:50:00 -0500

A Maritz® Poll paints a dire outlook of American workforce attitudes toward employers. Employees’ trust toward their workplace has taken a severe hit, with employees across all industry segments citing a lack of trust in not only senior leaders, but direct managers and co-workers as well.

DED releases July 2010 state jobs report

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:40:00 -0500

Missouri’s labor market conditions remained stable in July, according to data released this week by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). Missouri’s payroll employment increased by 2,700 jobs for the month.

St. Louis Fed’s Bullard Discusses the Outlook for the U.S. Economy and Monetary Policy

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:32:00 -0500

St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said Thursday that while the U.S. macroeconomic outlook has been downgraded, continued expansion is the most likely course going forward.

Illinois Honors Peabody Energy For Environmental Leadership in Midwest

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:42:00 -0500

Peabody Energy today announced the company has earned the 2010 Illinois Land Reclamation Award. The honor recognizes Peabody's Cottage Grove Mine near Equality, Ill., for re-establishing areas of prime farmland, highly productive cropland and wildlife habitat.

Milk Mustache Mobile Tour Stops in St. Louis

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:37:00 -0500

The National "got milk?®" Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is crossing the country from March to September to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.

St. Louis PetSmart Store to Host Expanded Pet-Adoption Event

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:28:00 -0500

This September, you can fall in love with a new pet during the PetSmart Charities Second Chance for Love National Adoption Weekend which runs Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12.

St. Louis County Police Hosting a "Citizen Police Academy"

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:14:00 -0500

Want to know more about what it's really like to do police work? Well, here's your chance. The St. Louis County Police will host a "Citizen Police Academy" at the West Overland Fire House beginning on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

Florissant Man Indicted for Debit and Credit Card Theft

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:08:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that a Florissant, MO man, Jarod Parker, was indicted on multiple fraud charges involving the theft of stolen credit and debit cards from local vehicles.

Fairwood Capital Acquires Embassy Suites St. Louis-Airport

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:29:00 -0500

Fairwood Capital today announced that the company acquired the 159-suite Embassy Suites St. Louis–Airport in Missouri from a private investment group for an undisclosed amount.

Stone Temple Pilots to Rock Family Arena

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:29:00 -0500

Stone Temple Pilots, the Grammy Award-winning band will be at the Family Arena on Thursday, September 30 to showcase their first all-new collection in close to a decade.

Real Wood Floors: Going Green Can Be a Work of Art

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:03:00 -0500

There is no doubt that solid strip oak floors are still the overwhelming preference for most homeowners in the United States, and the reason is clear. Wood floors offer the most environmentally friendly flooring option available on the market.

MBU “Run For Ronald” 5K to benefit 300th Ronald McDonald House

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:52:00 -0500

Missouri Baptist University organizes fun run/walk on September 25, 2010 to raise funds and celebrate milestone opening of the 300th Ronald McDonald House on the campus of St. John’s Mercy Children’s Hospital.

Attorney General Koster files antitrust suit against LCD manufacturers for price fixing

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:05:00 -0500

Attorney General Chris Koster said today he has filed a lawsuit against the world’s leading manufacturers of flat screen LCD panels, alleging a conspiracy to fix the prices of their products.

Saint Louis Zoo Calendar of Events (September 2010)

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:16:00 -0500

Here's a calendar of events at the St. Louis Zoo for the Month of September.

Customers Vote Panera Bread Most Popular in 2010 Zagat Survey

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:00:00 -0500

Zagat Survey®, the world's leading provider of consumer survey-based leisure information, has named Panera Bread (NASDAQ: PNRA) the Most Popular large restaurant chain in the United States in its 2010 Zagat Fast-Food Survey.

RE/MAX Named Top Military Friendly Employer

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:56:00 -0500

For the second consecutive year, RE/MAX was named to the “2010 Top 100 Military Friendly Employer” list by G.I. Jobs magazine.

Emerging Trends in Second Home Real Estate Indicate Stability and Growth

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 21:53:00 -0500

The 2010 Second Home Trend Report indicates 45% of existing second home owners believe that now is a good time to buy an additional second home.

Improving a Business' IQ: Strategies To Make Business Work Better through Research

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:43:00 -0500

“Firms don’t have a good measure of R&D effectiveness or what I call, Firm IQ,” says Anne Marie Knott, associate professor of strategy at Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. Knott’s business research focuses on how to measure a firm’s IQ.

Gov. Nixon appoints new associate circuit judge for St. Louis County

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:26:00 -0500

Gov. Jay Nixon today announced the appointment of Joseph S. Dueker, the associate chief trial attorney for the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

NAR Hails Proposal to Restrict GSE Mortgages with Private Transfer Fees

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:18:00 -0500

The National Association of Realtors® today commended the Federal Housing Finance Agency for taking steps to restrict government-sponsored enterprises – Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks – from investing in mortgages with private transfer fee covenants.

Growth of Amtrak Missouri River Runner is on the Fast Track

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:45:00 -0500

Ridership for Amtrak Missouri River Runner trains grew by 25.7 percent for the month of July over the same period last year. The 22,039 customers riding in July came close to setting a record high for the passenger rail service between St. Louis and Kansas City, since numbers had not reached that level in one month since July 2001.

Missouri Winery Begins Exporting To China

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:56:00 -0500

Mount Pleasant (www.mountpleasant.com ), one of Missouri’s oldest and largest wineries, is for the first time exporting to China. The winery recently sent their first shipment, consisting of 900 cases.

Man Indicted on Multiple Federal Drug and Weapons Charges

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:07:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Carnell Mason was indicted on multiple drug and weapons charges involving his alleged December 2009 activities in St. Francois County.

Online Property Fraud gets Man 56 Months

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:10:00 -0500

The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that Constantin Puiu was sentenced to 46 months in prison for cashing wired money orders generated by a scheme in which foreign individuals fraudulently sold property to victims via online auction and sale sites.

Anheuser-Busch InBev Responds to Crisis in Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:35:00 -0600

The earthquake crisis in Haiti is prompting a worldwide humanitarian response, and Anheuser-Busch InBev are joining relief efforts donating water packaged at one of its breweries.

Federal Court Rules in Monsanto's Favor

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:16:00 -0600

Monsanto Company welcomed the St. Louis Federal Court's ruling that DuPont was not licensed to combine the Roundup Ready® trait with the Optimum® GAT® trait in corn or soybeans. The ruling means that DuPont is not authorized to use the Roundup Ready trait to mask the "unacceptable risks to farmers" posed by DuPont's OGAT trait.

Carpe Diem String Quartet to Appear At SIUE

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:15:00 -0600

The Carpe Diem String Quartet, whose recent CD was selected for the 2009 Grammy Award Entry List, and internationally acclaimed bandoneón and concert accordionist Peter Soave will perform the music of the late Aldemaro Romero at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, as part of the Arts & Issues series at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Missouri Releases December State Jobs Report

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:03:00 -0600

Missouri’s unemployment rate increased slightly in December to 9.6 percent, up two-tenths of a percentage point from the revised November figure on a seasonally-adjusted basis. The state’s non-farm payroll employment decreased by 2,600 jobs.

St. Charles County Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:23:00 -0600

Beginning January 19, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment will be offering free H1N1 vaccinations by appointment at its immunization clinic.

Health Department Offers "Freedom From Smoking” Classes

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:51:00 -0600

Every year, thousands of smokers across the U.S. try to kick the habit as part of their New Year’s resolutions. However, many of them fail, for many reasons. If you’re a smoker who is determined to quit once and for all in this new decade, the St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment can help.

St. Charles Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:20:00 -0600

A St. Charles woman has pleaded guilty to the embezzlement of approximately $200,000 from her former employer Jim Trenary Chevrolet of Troy, Missouri.

And the Beet Goes On...

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:11:00 -0600

Beets are not only healthy to eat, but research proves they can keep you safer on the roads as well. For the past few years, the Missouri Department of Transportation has been using an anti-icing product made from sugar beets to help keep the roads clear.

Nursing Homes Resolve Allegations of Failure to Care for Patients

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:06:00 -0600

Five nursing homes operated by Cathedral Rock, a Texas corporation, pled guilty to felony health care fraud related to the failure to provide adequate care to the Medicare and Medicaid residents living in those homes.

$1 million in Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credits Awarded to St. Louis Organization

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:10:00 -0600

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that a St. Louis organization has been approved for remediation tax credits through the Brownfield Redevelopment Program.

Missouri State Representative Sentenced on Bribery

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:35:00 -0600

Talibdin El-Amin, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives for the 57th Missouri District, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison on federal bribery charges.

Local Man Sentenced on Mortgage Fraud Charges

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:29:00 -0600

A Chesterfield man was sentenced to 12 months in prison on mortgage fraud charges today. According to the plea agreement, "straw buyers" were used to purchase two Central West End properties.

State gets Grants to Train Workers in Green Jobs

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:18:00 -0600

Governor Jay Nixon announced today that Missouri will receive $3.2 million in grants to train workers for careers in the green efficiency and renewable energy industries.

Pending Home Sales Down from Surge but Higher than a Year Ago

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:30:00 -0600

Contract activity for pending home sales fell after a surge of activity in preceding months to beat the original deadline for the first-time home buyer tax credit but remains comfortably above a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®.

Americans' Trust in Their Own Banks in at an All Time Low

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:13:00 -0600

While more Americans are starting to believe the banking system is stabilizing, consumers remain skeptical of the banking system and are losing trust in their own banks, according to a Maritz Poll on the U.S. economy.

Local Home Builder Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud Charges

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:42:00 -0600

A local home builder pled guilty on bank fraud charges in connection with his construction business, resulting in more than $14 million in losses to banks and prospective home owners and subcontractors.

Owner of USA Properties, LLC Sentenced on Mortgage Fraud Charges

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:47:00 -0600

William E. McKanry was sentenced to 27 months in prison on multiple conspiracy and fraud charges involving the multi-million dollar sale of twelve local properties.

Tax Credits Awarded to St. James Business for Jobs Creation

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:10:00 -0600

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced approval of state tax credits for a St. Louis area business under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to assist in the creation of new jobs and investment.

Attorney General Settles with Fenton Company for Hazardous Waste Violations

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:54:00 -0600

Attorney General Chris Koster has reached a settlement with Enterprise Equipment in Fenton for violating the state's Hazardous Waste Management Law.