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The big news came by telegram on June 14, 1917, from businessman Edward Daley, who had been in Washington for a week lobbying to snare a new military base. "Belleville gets aviation field."

Missouri’s higher education commissioner is taking a job at Missouri State University.

Fodor's Travel lists Central Library as No. 6 among 11 "most beautiful libraries," edging out the "architectural marvel" in Kansas City.

How much do you know about the history of the American flag?

The flowering dogwood has been Missouri’s state tree since 1955 because of the beauty of its flowers in the springtime.

The ship has been hobbled by a design flaw that limits its speed and makes it unsuitable for anti-submarine warfare, its main purpose.

With scooters out of the picture in downtown this weekend, police reported they did not respond to any violent crime or bands of roaming youths.

Republicans running to replace U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt are giving a thumbs-down to the tentative, bipartisan agreement.

Negro Leagues Baseball Grave Marker Project puts headstone on grave of third baseman and right fielder for the St. Louis Black Stockings.

Page criticizes Tim Fitch and Jane Dueker in letter to prosecutor; both say his allegations are unfounded.

As it stands now, the Navy plans to decommission the USS St. Louis, which joined the Navy fleet in 2020, and the eight other littorals in 2023.

Alderman Megan Green announces her candidacy for president of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen.

The autopsy ruled the boy's death in March was an accident. He fell from a 430-foot Florida drop-tower amusement park ride.

Pier Property Group and Edwardsville-based Fireside Financial have parts of Bayer's campus under contract to buy.

Charles Daniels gets his due in a new book, "The Watermen," by Michael Loynd, a sports attorney and chairman of the St. Louis Olympic Legacy Committee.

Judge authorizes Holly Hills special tax district measure and a proposed increase in fine for illegal dumping to qualify for the Aug. 2 ballot in St. Louis.

Gov. Mike Parson’s Supply Chain Task Force is charged with finding ways to open up the supply chain following pandemic-related slowdowns.

If the GOP captures the Senate, which is currently evenly divided, it may be difficult for leadership to continue a practice so unpopular in their ranks.

A federal judge in St. Louis has referred to prosecutors criminal perjury allegations against the owners of a movie star chimp.

Industry publication All Access reports the local iHeart Media change follows layoffs at iHeart stations in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Tampa and Jacksonville.