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August 7 in History: Guadalcanal, Philippe Petit's Twin Towers Act and Other Turning Points
On August 7, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history is the start of the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942, when United States forces landed in the Solomon Islands during World War II. The campaign was the first major Allied offensive against Japan in the Pacific. At the time, it mattered because it challenged Japanese expansion and helped protect sea routes linking the United States and Australia. It still matters today because it marked a turning point in the Pacific war, showing
More states ban child marriage, though it’s still legal in most of the US
After authorities rescued 16 children last month who had been confined to a single room in a home in rural Ohio, attention turned to their mother, who had been 15 and pregnant when she married their father. The child endangerment case has recharged a national conversation around child marriage, which is defined by the United […]
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The former Vandeventer Place Gates (Forest Park) in Infrared. These once stood in front of an exclusive neighborhood that was torn down for the VA hospital and juvenile detention facility in Grand Center. The gates were preserved in Forest Park in 1951.
Neighbors push back on Ameren's plan for battery site, solar farm in Lincoln County
"When I initially heard it, I thought there's absolutely no way this can be true. Farming is everything, it's our way of life out here."
Deputies try to unravel another double homicide in Jefferson County
A resident called 911 on Thursday night after one victim showed up at a home in the 1100 block of Morris Drive, bleeding and asking for help.
Political fights and gridlock: Can a new leader get St. Louis County back on track?
Despite Tuesday's election, voters can still expect months of dysfunction between St. Louis Count Executive Sam Page and the County Council.
16 Groups Warn FCC’s New ‘Robocall Plan’ Is Really About Dramatically Undermining Privacy
Back in May I noted how the Trump FCC had unveiled a brand new plan to “stop robocalls.” I also noted how the plan doesn’t actually stop robocalls because a well-lobbied U.S. government (1) refuses to hold big companies accountable or collect fines, (2) constantly embraces weak rules that make telemarketers and debt collectors happy through endless loopholes, […]
Elderly woman dead, 1 injured in house fire in Bellefontaine Neighbors
BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS, Mo. - An 82-year-old woman was killed and another person was injured in a fire Thursday afternoon in Bellefontaine Neighbors. According to the Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before 4:20 p.m. in the 10400 block of Bellefontaine Road. Heavy fire and dense smoke prevented officials from safely entering the home [...]
Blanche nomination for AG in doubt after Alaska’s Murkowski says she’s opposed
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, said early Friday she will vote against the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice. That leaves Trump depending on one Republican senator to vote for Blanche: Louisiana’s Bill Cassidy, who lost his primary this year after Trump endorsed […]
Trump again tries to curb birthright citizenship, following Supreme Court loss
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed two executive orders in his second attempt to deny citizenship to babies born to noncitizens, following the Supreme Court’s defeat this summer of an earlier order to redefine birthright citizenship. Trump said the Supreme Court ruling was “an unfortunate decision” so “we’re making adjustments” to birthright citizenship, […]
2 men killed following incident Thursday night in Fenton
FENTON, Mo. - Police are investigating after two men were killed following an incident Thursday night in Fenton. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. in the 1100 block of Morris Drive. Officials responded after receiving a report of an assault. When officers arrived on the scene, they [...]
Sultan: Red flags and rays of hope in election results
I went searching for political hope Tuesday in an unlikely outpost — an election night watch party for Fred Wellman, a Democrat hoping to challenge U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner in suburban St. Louis.
Teenager dead, 1 injured in crash on Highway 67 in St. Francois County
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Bonne Terre teenager was killed and another person was injured after a crash Thursday afternoon on Highway 67. According to the Missouri State highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred on southbound Highway 67 at Shannon Road. It involved a Ford F-150 and a Audi Q7. MSHP said the crash [...]
Some St. Louis small businesses not expecting Trump tariff refunds. 'We're left behind.'
Businesses can ask their distributors for a break, but unless already agreed upon in a contract, distributors and suppliers are not obligated to pass down the money. And it’s unlikely consumers will get money back too.
Q&A: Local dad writes about St. Louis’ craft beer scene in new book
“Gateway Beer” comes out Oct. 20, published by the University of Illinois Press.
Bloomberg gives $1.25M to Missouri abortion rights campaign as fundraising gap grows
The campaign opposing a November ballot measure that would reinstate Missouri’s abortion ban has raised more than $6.5 million — including a recent $1.25 million donation from former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Stop the Ban, formed last year to oppose Amendment 3 on November’s ballot, reported the Bloomberg donation Wednesday to the Missouri […]
Rain chances exit but big heat returns
ST. LOUIS - Scattered storms overnight in Illinois have been creating quite the lightning show in the sky. We’ll watch for scattered rain and storms on Friday, especially in the morning. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sun with high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Rain and storms will be possible across [...]
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