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On June 24, 1509, Henry VIII was crowned king of England, alongside Catherine of Aragon, in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey that marked the start of one of the most closely watched reigns in European history. At the time, the coronation symbolized stability after years of dynastic conflict in England and helped confirm the authority of the young Tudor monarchy. It still matters today because Henry’s reign reshaped religion, government, and the balance of power in Britain. Decisions made

Missouri courts were supposed to automatically erase eligible marijuana misdemeanors from criminal records by June 8, 2023, six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana. But in a recent St. Louis case, the Missouri State Highway Patrol told an appellate court that “hundreds of thousands” of marijuana offenses may still exist on criminal records that should […]

The St. Louis Aquarium at St. Louis Union Station presents Summer Shell-ebration June 19th - September 7th! All summer long, the aquarium is exploring the amazing world of shell-bearing animals. […]

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Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House presents National Pollinator Week June 23rd - 28th! Join the Butterfly House for National Pollinator Week! Learn about Missouri native pollinators and plants while exploring […]

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Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum presents the Character Telephone Exhibit! Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird, and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks […]

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Celebrate the strength of the human spirit and rediscover the ways we are all connected! Meditative paintings and poetry by St. Louis artist Angela L. Chostner invite viewers to journey […]

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The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, […]

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The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

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The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]

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Watch this quick video from TJ Kelly for a preview of our upcoming Lunch & Learn, Stress Management for Busy Professionals. We hope you'll join us! This Wednesday, June 24th - Lunch & Learn at Tri-Township Public Library, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Speaker: TJ Kelly, Counselors Associates Topic: Stress Management for Busy Professionals Click Here to Register! Tuesday, July 7th - Creating Business Connections: Small Tables... Big Opportunities, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Each group will include

EDWARDSVILLE, IL — Judge Patrick King today announced his intention to seek election to the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen Stobbs. Judge King currently serves as a Circuit Judge in Madison County and brings extensive judicial and legal experience, commitment to public service, reputation for fairness and integrity to his candidacy, and a dedication to family and community. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Judge King as a Circuit Judge in 2025 reflecting confidence

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Crews located the body of a man who jumped into the Missouri River during a pursuit in St. Charles County last week. According to the drowning report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, officials found the body of the 32-year-old St. Louis man around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prior FOX 2 [...]

BETHALTO - 1st MidAmerica Credit Union recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to local area high school graduates Arlie Hartmann, Isabelle Edwards, Josie Proctor, Kaylynn Buttry and Olivia Schneider. Arlie Hartmann is a graduate of Alton High School. She plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to pursue a degree in Biology. Isabelle Edwards, a graduate of Civic Memorial High School, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and earn a degree in Dental Hygiene. Josie

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp is coming to St Louis, MO, from June 22 to June 26, running from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eureka […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - A female driver was taken to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, on Center Grove Road near Tiger Drive, where police said witnesses reported seeing her black Ford passenger vehicle swerving before the collision. Edwardsville Police said the westbound Ford, identified as unit 1, swerved into a black Ford pickup truck, identified as unit 2, that was also traveling westbound and was in the turn lane for the EHS sports complex. Unit