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Carter G. Woodson began the first National Negro History Week

3 hours 4 minutes ago
Black History Month was initiated by historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to preserve and educate the public on Black history, and has been celebrated every February since 1976, with the St. Louis region being one of the first cities to officially raise the Pan-African flag at City Hall as part of its local observances.
Blair Ledet

New bill would allow bets on entertainment and award shows in Illinois

3 hours 19 minutes ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- An Illinois lawmaker wants to make sure the state and businesses aren’t missing out on extra revenue from a growing entertainment betting industry. A new bill, SB 2667, introduced by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz would open up sportsbooks to bets on shows like the Grammy’s or the Academy Awards. But betting on [...]
Alex Whitney

No. 19 Saint Louis' 15-game winning streak puts it in elite company heading into this week

5 hours 41 minutes ago
Saint Louis coach Josh Schertz believes his team is more than just a feel-good story. Ranked No. 19, the Billikens have won 15 straight games and aim to extend their 21-1 record Tuesday night against Davidson. Their only loss was a close 78-77 defeat to Stanford in November. Schertz credits their success to great players like Robbie Avila, who transferred from Indiana State. The team boasts six players averaging double figures. As they aim for their first NCAA tourney appearance since 2018-19, Schertz emphasizes that winning is the priority, with players sacrificing individual goals for team success.
DAVE SKRETTA

City leaders request public feedback on new BRT plan

8 hours 10 minutes ago
The City of St. Louis and Bi-State Development are holding open houses this week to gather community input after shifting plans for the Green Line from a light rail system to a Bus Rapid Transit project due to inflation and rising construction costs.
Nick Gladney

Energizer Park selected to host 2028 Olympic soccer matches

9 hours 37 minutes ago
Energizer Park in St. Louis will host matches during the 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with seven stadiums across the US chosen to host games, and the final-stage matches scheduled for the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.
Nick Gladney