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Chesterfield
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Chesterfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 41-year-old man from St. Peters was pronounced dead after losing control of his Indian FTR motorcycle on May 7 on westbound I-64 near Missouri Research Park Circle in St. Charles County — no other vehicles were involved. West Newsmagazine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At the InvestMidwest Venture Capital Forum held at St. Louis University, local entrepreneurs pitched ideas to about 100 investors, with GenAssist seeking $3 million for a new biomaterial and Athion looking for funding. The event—founded 25 years ago—has helped Midwest startups raise nearly $5 billion and boost the region's venture scene. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Missouri lawmakers passed House Bill 594 on May 7 to update the circuit breaker tax credit for seniors by raising income limits and increasing benefits up to $1,550 for married applicants making under $48,000. Gov. Mike Kehoe supports the measure, which also cuts capital gains taxes and gives sales tax breaks for diapers and feminine hygiene products — steps that may help seniors and low-income families. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- ➤ City officials announced that settlement negotiations from a 2017 lawsuit now allow modifications to the proposed development known as 'the Wedge' at Olive Street and Chesterfield Airport Road. Staff approved changes that remove restrictions on left turns, streetlights, and setbacks during a Planning Commission meeting—next the proposal will be reviewed by the Planning and Public Works Committee before final City Council approval. West Newsmagazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ McBride Homes and a Chesterfield contractor are in court over false real estate records filed for more than 400 homes in St. Charles, Jefferson and Franklin counties—actions that could force homeowners to pay debts for unpaid work if a judge rules against McBride. McBride said it followed the law—protecting its customers—as the lawsuits continue in several courts. St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Your Countdown to AI Success
11:30 a.m. — Firefly Grill STL — Free entry with meal purchase — Discover AI adoption strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive organizational success.
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Hannah Ji Plays Piazzola
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Ridgway Auditorium — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Piazzolla's Four Seasons reimagined with local orchestras.
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Playmaker College Basketball Camp
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Chesterfield Sports Complex — $695 — Equip young athletes with essential basketball skills and leadership qualities at this immersive camp experience.
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Fortune Feimster Live
7-8:30 p.m. — The Factory — Ticket prices vary — Catch Fortune Feimster's hilarious performance in Chesterfield, MO.
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