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The Best Things To Do In St. Louis This Week, June 9 to June 15

3 years 7 months ago
If you're wanting to go out during the week but haven't a clue where to start, let us help you. There's the classic St. Louis route (trivia) or seeing a show (Chicago) or maybe you want to spice it up and relive the glory days of the St. Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup. Either way, there's much to do during the week in St. Louis — and even more this weekend.
Jenna Jones

Bipartisan U.S. Senate bill aiding veterans exposed to burn pits edges toward passage

3 years 7 months ago

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is set to approve a sweeping bill in the coming days that would expand health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits overseas — though a few final details linger. Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill were negotiating behind the scenes Wednesday to determine how many amendments will […]

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Jennifer Shutt

Groth Guide to North Hampton

3 years 7 months ago

North Hampton is a south St. Louis neighborhood bound by Scanlan/59th Street/Connecticut to the north, Chippewa to the south, Kingshighway to the east and Hampton to the west. Unlike its neighbor to the south, Southampton, or SoHa, North Hampton is spelled with two words. To the best of my knowledge, there is no effort underway […]

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Mark Groth

Serious crash on WB Illinois Route 15 in Belleville

3 years 7 months ago
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - A serious crash happened Thursday morning in Belleville, Illinois. The crash happened at about 5:45 a.m. on westbound Illinois Route 15 near 11th Street. It is unknown if anyone was injured in this crash. FOX 2's Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter flew over the scene. FOX 2 will continue to update this [...]
Monica Ryan

Missing Manchester 13-year-old boy found

3 years 7 months ago
UPDATE: The 13-year-old boy has since been found according to police. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A 13-year-old boy is missing out of Manchester. Police said he was "last seen in the area of Baxter and Baxter Acres leaving his residence on his bicycle." His bike is described as a black dirt bike with green [...]
Monica Ryan

Labor’s John L. Lewis Moment

3 years 7 months ago
Will today’s unions invest big-time in the young workers now beginning to rebuild American labor? Or will they remain AWOL and ensure the movement’s continued decline?
Steven Greenhouse

Behind the Scenes: Housing the Lindbergh Collection

3 years 7 months ago
The Lindbergh 100 project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-30-19-0454-19. Work on the Lindbergh 100 Project continues. We’ve reached the final stage of collections management work on the project, which entails rehousing the entire collection. Our collections specialists will work methodically throughout the summer to make sure that …
Brittany Krewson

Alton's 25th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show Is Sunday, June 12

3 years 7 months ago
ALTON - Alton’s 25th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 12th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event typically attracts over 200 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse on 3rd, 4th, State and Belle Streets. There is no charge for admission. Alton Main Street organizes this tradition with support from Time Machines Unlimited Car Club. Come out for the autos and stay for the live music, 50-50 drawing, vendor displays and festival food court. This year’s entertainment is Tele-Starr! From 2:00-3:00 p.m. the band will perform golden oldies jukebox music which blends classic Americana with ringing harmonies, a country western flair and a splash of surf rock. The band also operates a mobile retail shop called The Teardrop, which will be at the event. Make sure to check out this awesome 1961 aluminum camper that contains a unique “thrift-dive” pop-up shopping experience for old souls and vintage lovers

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