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MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - Officers with the Maryland Heights Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Saturday morning around 3:30 a.m. The incident occurred in the 11800 block of Jonesdale Court. According to a press release from the City of Maryland Heights, the incident unfolded following a police pursuit involving two stolen [...]

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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Michelin stars have only been awarded to 260 of the country's top eateries for their "outstanding" cooking, but despite a diverse culinary scene in St. Louis, a restaurant in the city has yet to receive one.

Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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January 18th and 19th have been significant dates in history, marked by events that shaped nations, cultures, and the world as a whole. One of the most notable events on January 18th took place in 1919, when the Paris Peace Conference began following the end of World War I. This monumental gathering saw leaders from around the world convening to negotiate peace treaties and redraw national borders. The conference aimed to establish a framework for lasting peace, but it also laid the groundwork for future conflicts, as many nations felt dissatisfied with the outcomes. The Treaty of Versailles, signed later that year, held Germany responsible for the war and imposed heavy reparations, contributing to political tensions that would eventually lead to World War II. In the realm of music, January 18, 1971, saw the release of the iconic album 'Tapestry' by Carole King. This album, which would go on to win multiple Grammy Awards, resonated with listeners and solidified King's status as

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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: I went to the Galleria on Tuesday and expected to see some older folks meandering. As far as I could tell, I was the oldest person.

The 45-year-old man was driving a dirt bike when it collided with an SUV.

ST. LOUIS – Police respond to a shooting in north St. Louis City Saturday afternoon. The incident happened at the intersection of Hebert and North 20th Street in old North St. Louis. Police say a man was suffering from a possible gunshot wound. We have no word on his condition. A man who lives nearby [...]

ST. LOUIS – Two people are in custody after a police chase ends in a crash in south St. Louis. Police say district one officers spotted a car linked to a robbery around noon Saturday. When they tried to pull it over, the driver took off. Officers put down spike strips during the pursuit. It [...]

A man from Pacific was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Franklin County late Saturday afternoon.