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From CNET: Amid a nationwide rush by AI companies to build data centers to support their feverish growth, and by many locales to attract them, some cities are saying whoa, not so fast. That’s the case in both St. Louis and St. Charles, Missouri, two cities just 30 minutes apart in the heart of the […]

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Over the past few months, we’ve been fulfilling the orders for all the backers who helped us launch One Billion Users, the social media card game, on Kickstarter. Now that process is almost complete (except for a few backers who haven’t yet completed their orders and should do so as soon as possible) and we’re […]

SAINT LOUIS - Community members are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival. From Sept. 19–21, 2025, the festival promises a weekend of culture, music and fun at Soulard Park in St. Louis. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 every year. The festival aims to celebrate the Hispanic community in St. Louis while engaging non-Hispanic community members and encouraging them to learn more. “We love celebrating our culture. It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, but we celebrate our heritage all year round,” said Elisa with the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival. The weekend kicks off on Friday, Sept. 19, with an educational day. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the festival will welcome over 500 students. Elisa noted that homeschooled kids and parents with younger children are more than welcome to attend, as well. During the educational period, students will receive a Lotería card, or a

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Beans & Brews Coffee House has opened its first location in the St. Louis area, located in Dardenne Prairie at 7409 S. Outer Road 364.

'No known threat' to any students or staff members, police said.

The HOK-designed restoration of Forest Park, delivered in collaboration with Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis, has received the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2025 Landmark Award. The honor recognizes a historic landscape that preserves its design integrity while delivering measurable valuable to the community. HOK began leading the park’s transformation in […]

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WOOD RIVER – The City of Wood River is applying for state funding to build a splash pad in Central Park. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Pat Minogue announced his current proposal for a $750,000 splash pad between the Rec Center and Round House, which he feels is an ideal location. “We feel like that’s the best spot, just because of the current existing infrastructure for the drainage … also the proximity to restrooms in the Rec Center and also in the Round House,” Minogue said. He added that the finished product would likely offer something new and different to surrounding communities, attracting residents and visitors alike. “It’s going to be a little bit of a different design than the one we proposed last year,” Minogue said. “This one, it’s called a HydraHub and it’s almost like a massive playground in the middle of the splash pad. “I’ve never really seen anythin

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Toto is set to close out 2025 with a show in Las Vegas.The “Africa” rockers have announced their last show of the year will take place Dec. 30 at BleauLive Theater inside…

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A student was taken into custody Tuesday after a gun was found at Belleville West High School, police say.

From KMOV: The new $1.7 billion National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency campus is nearly ready to open in north St. Louis. With thousands of federal workers expected to arrive daily starting this fall, nearby residents are weighing what the project means for their community. Brian Kruger has lived nearly 20 years in the St. Louis Place neighborhood, […]

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From The Missouri Times: Missouri lawmakers this year approved legislation requiring data centers to pay for all of the electricity they consume, ensuring that everyday utility customers will not cover those costs. The measure, passed during the last legislative session, directs utilities to create special tariff schedules for customers whose demand exceeds 100 megawatts, a […]

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A St. Peters man’s years-long battle with city officials over the sunflowers in his front yard is once again headed to trial. The last time Bank’s case reached trial, the city abruptly dropped it while he was already sitting in the courtroom ready to go. Whether history repeats itself next month remains to be seen.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Guiseppi Coppotelli as its August 2025 Officer of the Month in recognition of his proactive policing efforts. During August 2025, Collinsville's Coppotelli made 13 self-initiated felony arrests, including charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, and felony driving while license revoked. The department highlighted these arrests as a key example of their proactive policing philosophy aimed at enhancing community safety. “Thank you Guiseppi for your proactive efforts to keep our residents safe,” the department said in a statement.

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GLEN CARBON — The Village of Glen Carbon will host its first-ever “Chalk This Way” Chalk Walk on Saturday, Sept. 20, transforming the sidewalks of Schon Park into a vibrant outdoor art gallery. The free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features chalk art created by local artists of all ages, alongside live DJ music, food trucks, craft vendors, and a bounce house. Organized in partnership with Edwardsville District 7 Schools, the event invites community members to enjoy the colorful displays and participate by voting for their favorite artwork in the People’s Choice Award. A panel of three judges, including Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus, will select winners in various chalk art categories. The event aims to celebrate the arts and strengthen community spirit through creative expression and shared experiences. “Chalk This Way” is intended to become a lasting tradition in Glen Carbon, offering residents a chance to come together

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A Granite City, Illinois, man is accused of making threats during a court appearance in Madison County.

Donald Trump’s response to political violence this week reveals something more sinister than mere hypocrisy—it’s the deliberate construction of a false reality where only certain victims matter and only certain perpetrators exist. After days of raging about “left-wing violence” following Charlie Kirk’s shooting, Trump was asked about Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, who was assassinated […]