Wood River Power Station

The implosion caps the final parts of the defunct coal power plant's demolition, which started in 2019.

When the Wood River Power Station’s main building was brought down earlier this month, it was another visual reminder of the Metro East turning away from some of the heavy industry that helped build the region.

The main building of the defunct coal plant came down Monday morning, but a last-minute change in demolition plans means three smokestacks remain standing.