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The man's truck slid off the road before hitting a utility pole and a tree, the Missouri Highway Patrol said.

Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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The NTSB is investigating a helicopter crash near Alton, Illinois that killed two men, after the aircraft struck power lines and crashed onto a barge in the Mississippi River.

Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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Police said they found the man suffering from gunshot wounds in the Kingsway East neighborhood.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Rotary Criterium Festival is returning to the streets of downtown Edwardsville on Saturday, August 16, for the 15th year with all the excitement spectators have come to expect, plus a fun new opportunity for the community to take a spin on the course. A series of high-speed races for professional and novice men, women and junior racers are scheduled for 2-10:30 p.m. along a five-turn course through the heart of downtown Edwardsville. Spectators can gather along the route as well as in the Entertainment Zone in the middle of it all, on St. Louis Street and North Main Street; it will feature food trucks, beverages and live entertainment from 2-11 p.m. to coincide with the races. The Criterium will take place rain or shine, said Brian Mulhall, the festival director and member of the service organization that hosts the Criterium, the Edwardsville Rotary Club. A separate Kids Zone, set up in the parking lot next to the Wildey Theatre at 252 N. Main

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MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 55/70 between Exchange Avenue and Illinois 203 in St. Clair County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, Aug. 11, for bridge deck patching. Starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, one lane will be closed in each direction. These lane closures will remain in place daily until Monday, Aug. 25. Additional weekend restrictions are scheduled from Friday, Aug. 15, through Monday, Aug. 18, and from Friday, Aug. 22, through Monday, Aug. 25. During these weekends, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions. Weekend lane closures will begin at 7 p.m. Fridays for westbound traffic and 9 p.m. Fridays for eastbound traffic. All lanes are expected to reopen by the end of the day Monday, Aug. 25. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions,

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SPRINGFIELD – In honor of 100 years of conservation in Illinois, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has released a series of vintage-style posters and sticker packs celebrating 12 of the state’s most iconic parks and historic sites. Designed in the bold, timeless style of Works Progress Administration (WPA)-era posters, each piece highlights a unique landmark or natural feature, from the frozen waterfalls of Starved Rock to the cypress swamps of the Cache River. “This series is a powerful tribute to the places that have shaped Illinois’ natural identity over the past 100 years,” said Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), which is celebrating its centennial in 2025. “These parks and historic sites belong to all of us here in Illinois, and IDNR proud to celebrate their legacy through art that invites a new generation to explore and protect them.” Featured locations include: Adeline

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EDWARDSVILLE – For the 33rd year, the D.A.R.E. Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show will showcase an assortment of classic, unique and vintage vehicles at a free public event that supports the long-running Edwardsville Police Department school program. The annual show is set for Sunday, August 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edwardsville High School Sports Complex, 6161 Center Grove Road, across from the main EHS campus. Visitor parking for 2025 will be available in the lots on the main EHS campus, where the show usually is staged. The visitor parking and show locations are reversed this year due to ongoing main campus construction, Officer Ryan Grimes said, noting there will be signage on site that day reminding visitors of the change. “Just like for the past three decades, this year’s event is going to be an incredible display of hundreds of marvels of automotive excellence,” Grimes said. “You don’t have to be an auto expert to enjoy this terrific event,

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ST. LOUIS, MO - Mayor Cara Spencer, “While I am disappointed that we did not receive the 60-day extension we requested, we are thankful that it gives an estimated 700 households that have not yet applied for FEMA Assistance, an additional 18 days to apply. I want to acknowledge the hard work and leadership of Julian Nicks and the recovery team in making this possible, and remind folks who haven’t yet applied to get their applications in as soon as possible. For those who have applied and are waiting on a response or need to provide additional documentation, this extension does not apply to them; they are already in the system.”

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ST. LOUIS, MO — Union Avenue Opera is proud to launch its first-ever One-Act Festival , a bold new fall initiative bringing two powerful contemporary operas to the stage: dwb (driving while black) by Susan Kander and Roberta Gumbel, and As One by Laura Kaminsky, Mark Campbell, and Kimberly Reed. Performances will take place October 10 and 11 at 7:30 PM and October 12 at 3:00 PM at Union Avenue Opera. This year’s theme, “Exploring Identity and Injustice Through Opera,” invites audiences into two deeply personal and socially resonant stories told through music. Both works explore the complexities of visibility, vulnerability, and personal transformation in today’s world. In dwb (driving while black) , soprano Marsha Thompson gives voice to an African American mother’s fear and anxiety as her son approaches driving age in America. Directed by Ivan Griffin , this gripping work brings a contemporary lens to the ongoing realities of

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