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Impressionism and Beyond traces the complex and generative encounters of artists with modern life, highlighting the diverse conversations between tradition and innovation, representation and abstraction, and

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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Admission to the Missouri History Museum and this special exhibit is free.   Women, often portrayed as secondary characters in the city’s formation, were actually

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) announced that flight operations at the airport increased to a total of 101,938 during 2021, the highest total for the airport in the past five years. The total number of flight operations exceeds 2019 numbers by more than 5%, which is significant considering the coronavirus pandemic continued to significantly impact air travel in 2021. It represents a 31.2% increase over the 2020 flight operations, a strong signal private and business travel customers returned to the skies and flew in and out of the closest airport to downtown St. Louis. “The overall trend for the first quarter of 2022 confirmed the rebound is continuing and is likely to see even greater acceleration due to key events drawing more travelers to the region in the coming months,” said Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi-Modal Enterprises for Bi-State Development. Bi-StateDevelopment owns and operates the busiest general aviation airport in Illinois,

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The National Weather Service confirmed that a small tornado touched down in Kirkwood as severe storms swept across the St. Louis region on Thursday.

URBANA – After a cold, wet spring Illinois farmers are racing to get their crops in the field. As large farm equipment moves along country roads, both farmers and those driving a vehicle should adopt a "safety first" attitude. The 2022 spring planting season is progressing rapidly with many workers moving at a rapid pace to keep up. During spring planting season, more slow-moving farm equipment travel on the roadways, creating potentially hazardous traffic jams where motorists in a rush least expect them. "Since many drivers are unfamiliar with the size and maneuverability of farm equipment, operators should use hazards and turn signals diligently. Avoid moving equipment during peak traffic times. For example, shuffle equipment in the middle day to avoid people driving to and from work and school. When yielding to oncoming traffic, slow down and be aware of soft shoulders. Avoid distractions, such as using cell phones when driving, and refrain from carrying passengers," says

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New evidence presented in St. Louis County circuit court earlier this week may link a teenager to a drive-by shooting last year.

The fastest game on Earth.   HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever explores the science behind ice hockey. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of

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What will transportation in the St. Louis region look like in 2050? Now is your chance to help East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG) prioritize future transportation investments. The region is updating our Long-Range Transportation Plan. Take a brief survey to provide your input and ideas for how transportation should evolve in the next 25 years! For any questions about the survey, contact staff […]

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O'Toole to retire Saturday as St. Louis' assistant police chief, will be paid $160,000 to settle lawsuit.

Retiring St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief John Hayden, who planned to serve until a permanent replacement is found, is stepping away June 18.

St. Louis police Chief John Hayden announced a June retirement date after months of delay, and an interim successor was named.

An Army veteran from St. Peters saw Facebook ads targeting service members and boasting about how they can make millions of dollars.

What to Order “I’m going with Lucy to BOB’s tonight,” I said to my grandson, Andrew. (The longer name of the funky, downtown eatery is Broadway Oyster Bar.) “Great!” he said, “That’s one of my favorite places. What’d you plan on ordering?” “Well, I’ve had the fish tacos, the jambalaya, po’boy, and étouffée and they... 

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When a tragedy happens, lawsuits tend to follow. This is no exception. And while it’s understandable that grieving survivors often seek justice — whether it’s closure or compensation — through the legal system, the legal system is not there to provide solace. It’s there to determine whether anyone was legally culpable for the death. This […]

“I learned about the importance of healing and recharging yourself."

The Rockwood School District shared how it is making mental health a priority.

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. - A shooting was reported in Madison County, Illinois Thursday morning. Illinois State Police said the shooting happened at about 6:22 a.m. District 11 Troopers and ISP Zone 6 DCI Investigators responded to the scene at southbound Illinois 255 near New Poag Road. ISP said they are "working on developing a possible [...]