On Nov. 13, 1940, Walt Disney’s “Fantasia” premiered at New York’s Broadway Theatre, turning a movie screening into an experiment in how audiences could see and hear orchestral music. Its combination of animation, classical repertoire and pioneering stereo sound made the premiere a landmark in both musical presentation and recording technology. Eighty-six years later, it remains the defining event on a date that also brought an important blues single, a Broadway breakthrough
On November 13, 1985, Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted, sending torrents of mud, water, and volcanic debris down its slopes. The town of Armero lay directly in their path. About 23,000 people died in one of the deadliest volcanic disasters in recorded history. Although scientists had identified the danger, warnings did not lead to an effective evacuation. The catastrophe showed that predicting a natural hazard is only part of protecting lives: warnings must also reach communities
St. Louis officials expanded emergency shelter capacity to approximately 500 beds starting Friday, Nov. 13, to protect residents from an upcoming stretch of below-freezing temperatures.
PERE MARQUETTE - Children can fish at a pond and families can take a nighttime hike to listen for owls during free educational programs Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, at Pere Marquette State Park. The programs will begin at the park’s Visitor Center and introduce participants to fishing and creatures they might hear while outdoors at night. At 4 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 13, Scott Isringhausen, an urban fishing coordinator covering Southern Illinois for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources,
ST. CHARLES — A nearly 20-acre resort featuring a hotel, pools, cabanas and a luxury spa may soon be built along on the banks of the Missouri River here.
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids is providing mental health and crisis support services to Black Hawk Middle School in Warrenton after a student stabbed two students and a teacher on Thursday.
Earle Meets World is coming back for season 2. Netflix has renewed the reality series that follows influencer Alix Earle and her family for a sophomore season. The streaming service…
The increasingly unpopular president’s ability to cash in on his position shows no sign of showing down. Earlier this year you might recall that Truth Social, the president’s dodgy, propaganda, tribute, and social media company, began charging customers for early access to Trump’s incoherent tirades and brain farts. More specifically, the “Truth API” allowed news […]
ALTON - About 500 students, families, veterans and community members gathered in the St. Mary’s School gym for a Veterans Day program honoring military service members, including two former students who recently returned home. Students performed patriotic songs, and veterans stood and sang along during portions of the program. Selections included the national anthem, “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “America the Beautiful,” “This Land Is Your Land” and
Great Rivers Greenway began repairing the North Riverfront Trail washout, expecting reopening by spring. The planning organization is also seeking public input on future greenway development.
St. Louis City SC head coach Yoann Damet and goalkeeper Roman Bürki have been named finalists for the 2026 MLS Year-End Awards following the team's record unbeaten streak.
A local nonprofit has released a toolkit to help minority- and women-owned businesses navigate city contracting as a deadline to renew a key program approaches.
Hemp retailers across Missouri slashed prices, cleared shelves and, in some cases, gave away products this week as they prepared for a new state law restricting the sale of hemp-derived THC. Clearance bins appeared on gas station countertops. Smoke shops emptied display cases. And in one small Missouri town, those who served in the military […]
“Elections are miracles.” With a bit of enthusiasm and wonder, that’s something a former boss of mine used to always say. As I think back over last week’s elections, I was reminded just how right she was. I was lucky enough to spend almost a decade working in Missouri’s election administration. I got to see […]
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