scrap metal
Coverage of scrap metal in the Nexus archive.
- Thieves steal more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton cemetery
Thieves stole more than 40 brass vases from grave markers at Joelton Hills Memory Gardens between June 16 and 17, leaving families distressed and prompting police and cemetery investigations. The stolen vases, likely targeted for scrap metal value, could cost families $70 to $700 each to replace, though insurance may cover some expenses.
- Two injured after scrap metal spills from semi on I-90: officials
Two people were injured after a semi-truck carrying scrap metal crashed on I-90, according to Illinois State Police. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Odd Lots: Making the Hay Market More Transparent (Podcast)
The hay market is described as fractured and opaque, similar to scrap metal markets, requiring hands-on investigation. Aiden Johnson and Cole Glasgow co-founded HayWire, a newsletter using AI to analyze public data like USDA auction reports to increase market transparency.