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St. Charles is home to the world's largest brotherhood of magicians

1 year 1 month ago
The International Brotherhood of Magicians, also known as I.B.M., calls Missouri its home, with their headquarters located in St. Charles. While its headquarters may be humble, its impact on St. Louis and even the world is impressive. I.B.M. has members in 88 countries and over 300 clubs or "rings" located in countries like Italy, Hong Kong and Russia. Illusionists and magicians like David Copperfield, Lance Burton and Criss Angel even call themselves members of I.B.M.
Kamy Smelser

Comedian Bob Newhart, deadpan master of sitcoms and telephone monologues, dies at 94

1 year 1 month ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian who became one of the most popular TV stars of his time after striking gold with a classic comedy album, has died at 94. Jerry Digney, Newhart's publicist, says the actor died Thursday in Los Angeles after a series of short illnesses. Newhart, best remembered now [...]
Associated Press

Missouri high court clears the way for a woman's release after 43 years in prison

1 year 1 month ago
The Missouri Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Missouri woman whose murder conviction was overturned to be freed after 43 years in prison. A circuit court judge ruled last month that Sandra Hemme’s attorneys showed evidence of her “actual innocence,” and an appeals court ruled she should be freed while her case is reviewed. No details have been released on when Hemme will be released.
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH

Verizon to giveaway free backpacks at St. Louis stores

1 year 1 month ago
Verizon is giving away free backpacks at 13 stores in the St. Louis area on Sunday, July 28, in an effort to ease the financial burden of the back-to-school season, and will provide clear backpacks to meet various school district requirements.
Kamy Smelser

Target in Midtown sets official opening date

1 year 1 month ago
The new Target store in Midtown St. Louis, which will serve as the anchor for The Edwin mixed-use development, is set to open on July 21, providing convenient and affordable shopping and job opportunities for the local community and St. Louis University students.
Nick Gladney