Wentzville

The UAW strike comes after months of heightened strike activity in the U.S.

Autoworkers are on strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, an unprecedented move by the United Auto Workers union. Already, there are ripple effects.

Work at the General Motors assembly plant in Wentzville came to a halt Friday, as the members of the United Auto Workers joined workers at two other Midwest auto plants on strike. The union is calling for the automaker to increase pay 46% over four years.

For the first time ever, the UAW launched a strike against all Big 3 automakers at once, starting with three locations in the Midwest, including the General Motors plant in Wentzville.

Also in response to the drought, Wentzville issued a voluntary water conservation declaration that takes effect Monday.

Missouri Department of Transportation officials say a plan to rebuild the Interstate 70, 64 and Highway 61 interchange in St. Charles County would reduce traffic congestion and limit accidents.

Russia is a big exporter of fertilizer and its raw ingredients, and without them on the market, Midwestern farmers are reeling.

More than 100 residents have reported chemical, musty or mildew odors in the surrounding area.

WENTZVILLE — General Motors announced Friday it will invest $1.5 billion in its Wentzville plant to support production of its next generation of midsize…

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