On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988 ...Glam rockers Poison landed their first and only #1 song with the power ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.”The song, from the band’s sophomore…
Mayor has asserted she gets to fill vacancy in sheriff's office. Aldermen, who have filled the office in the past, say they need to protect their power.
Did you know that over 70% of people consider Christmas Eve the most cherished moment of the holiday season, even more than Christmas Day itself? This night holds a unique power to bring families together in ways that few other occasions can. But what truly makes Christmas Eve magical? Is it the anticipation, the traditions, or simply the presence of loved ones? Exploring how to craft an unforgettable Christmas Eve experience can transform this special night into a lasting memory for the whole
December 24th is a date rich with historical significance, spanning centuries and continents. Stepping back several centuries, December 24, 1814, is remembered for the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which effectively ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. This treaty restored relations between the two countries to their pre-war status, though news traveled slowly at the time and some battles occurred even after the treaty had been signed. The War of 1812 itself wa
We’ve noted how right wing billionaire Larry Ellison, as part of his attempt to control the entirety of media, had launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers backed by Saudi cash. Larry, as we’ve seen with CBS and his interest in TikTok, is trying to convert what’s left of U.S. media into a giant safe space […]
A Webster Groves woman is facing serious charges after prosecutors say she drove the wrong way on South Laclede Station Road back in February, causing a head-on crash that killed a baby and seriously injured the child’s mother.
Christmas Eve has arrived, and with it comes Santa Claus beginning his legendary overnight trip to deliver gifts to children around the world. Families in the Riverbend looking to keep tabs on Santa’s travels can do so through NORAD , which once again is tracking his progress throughout the night. The tradition adds a bit of excitement for kids — and a helpful reminder that Santa only stops once everyone is asleep. While the holiday mission is lighthearted, NORAD’s dail
Christmas Eve starts off cloudy with a dense fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. The fog may reduce visibility to a quarter to half a mile in some areas, so drivers heading out early should take it slow. Morning temperatures begin in the mid-50s and will climb toward a high near 62 today. By afternoon, expect spotty drizzle with light showers and mostly cloudy skies. Winds will be from the southeast at 9 to 16 mph, keeping the air cool but not chilly. As evening arrives, skies stay mostly cloudy,
For many parents, Christmas Eve once came with noise, motion, and barely contained excitement. It was the sound of running feet in the hallway, whispered questions through bedroom doors, and laughter spilling out during late-night movie marathons. But for parents of grown children, Christmas sounds different now. The tree still goes up each year. The lights still glow in the corner of the room. Ornaments are carefully placed, often the same ones used for decades. The traditions remain - but the
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has cast news that she is being sued by the Chinese government as a badge of honor, pointing to the lawsuit as proof that her aggressive push to collect on a roughly $25 billion court judgment tied to the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact. But experts in international law […]
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