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Our art and history museums may be closed, but that’s not stopping them from honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on Monday.

Both institutions have released plans for virtual events in spite of their closures. The Saint Louis Art Museum will feature a presentation inspired by photos from Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Moneta Sleet Jr. The photos “embody the concept of joy as an act of resistance,” according to SLAM’s website.…

The House Judiciary Committee held hearings on six bills related to vaccine mandates and exemptions.

An East St. Louis native and Mizzou grad, Williams had worked at KETC (Channel 9) as a digital media producer from 2014 to 2017.

Opponents express concern that the change could put federal Medicaid funding at risk.

On December 23, 2021, the US Department of Transportation apportioned $241 million in grants to improve port cities around the United States. America’s Central Port (ACP) in Granite City, Illinois, was one of the fortunate recipients, securing a $4,140,000 grant for its Granite City Harbor Extension Project. The grant funds will help to further develop and renovate the harbor. America […]

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The University of Missouri system will not require masks on its campuses, despite record high COVID case rates across the state. The Board of Curators made the decision Tuesday, rejecting two recommendations from UM System President and University of Missouri…

Big Sky Cafe chef Dominic Weiss has succeeded founder Tim Mallett as the owner of the Webster Groves institution.

St. Louis-area hospitals reported a total of 1,369 COVID-19 patients on Wednesday — more than triple the number six weeks ago.

The initiative will provide money for housing, create an Afghan Chamber of Commerce, provide job training grants and recreation for Afghan children.

When Dominic Weiss first walked into Big Sky Cafe (47 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-962-5757), he was just a neighborhood kid looking for a gig bussing tables. Now, after three decades spent working at the restaurant and its former sister concepts, Weiss is stepping through Big Sky's front doors with a much different job title: restaurant owner.…

The school board’s decision will determine whether students and staff will continue wearing masks next week.

The two Republicans are battling over language for a ballot issue set to be voted on in November.

Former Blue Öyster Cult drummer Albert Bouchard will be playing a special concert celebrating his two recent solo concept albums -- 2020's Re Imaginos and 2021's Imaginos II Bombs over…

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Emily Lohse-Busch, who has led the nonprofit startup funder for nearly half its existence, will step down from her role next month. However, she plans to remain in the region and engaged in its economic development efforts.

Mothers Advocating Safe Streets held it's 30th Anniversary without it's founder Jeanette Culpepper who recently passed away. Praise Dancer Aliya Marcano dances in her honor.

Reports earlier in the week suggested the CDC was considering recommending higher quality masks

Richard Schneider never expected to become an entrepreneur. However, a project that stemmed from his home theater business turned him into a business owner.