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The exhibit called "Tuskegee Airmen: America’s Freedom Flyers" tells an incredible story of the inspiring aviators who broke racial barriers and earned their wings.

by Ness Sandoval Birth rates are declining globally, nationally, and across many U.S. regions—but few places must confront this new reality as urgently as the Saint Louis region. For decades, our region has been marked by provincialism, stagnant growth, and resistance to new housing that could welcome families with children. Today, we are witnessing the […]

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The Perseid meteor shower has arrived in St. Louis, and while some factors may limit viewing, it is still worth a look if you look towards the constellation Persius in the eastern sky and give your eyes time to adjust to the light.

GODFREY – Approximately 175 students have been awarded scholarships to attend Lewis and Clark Community College for the 2025-2026 academic year, for a grand total of $590,000 awarded. The awardees were among more than 570 students from throughout the college’s district who applied for scholarships through Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. These scholarships provide opportunities for students of all ages, abilities, levels of academic achievement, and career paths. “Scholarships do more than ease financial burdens – they open doors to opportunity, empower students to stay the course, and remind them that their goals are worth an investment,” said Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation Director of Development Debby Edelman. The online scholarship application is available each year beginning Oct. 1 on the college’s website, https://www.lc.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships.html

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The importance of the logistics and manufacturing sectors as key drivers of the St. Louis region’s economy was front and center during FreightWeekSTL, a weeklong conference hosted in early June by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, a Bi-State Development enterprise. With a $209 billion gross domestic product (GDP) — placing it in the top third of U.S. metro areas — […]

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City resident is among two individuals facing felony mob action charges after allegedly attacking the same victim. Jesus A. Lopez, 26, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 5, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of mob action. On Aug. 3, 2025, Lopez allegedly acted together with another individual, Luis C. Atondo, in repeatedly striking the same victim about the head and body. Their use of force was not justified by law and disturbed the public peace, resulting in the mob action charges filed against both. Atondo, a 29-year old St. Louis resident, also faces a Class 4 felony count of mob action for his role acting together with Lopez to repeatedly strike the same victim about the head and body. The Granite City Police Department presented both cases against Lopez and Atondo, both of whom were granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Robert Plant reveals in a new interview with Mojo that Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi invited him to participate in their Back to the Beginning farewell show, but declined the offer. The concert, in Birmingham, England, turned out to…

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ALTON - As a certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), Jennifer Adcock can help patients gain control of their diabetes. Adcock, RN, BSN, CDCES, works with OSF Medical Group in the endocrinology department. She sees patients with diabetes every day, and they talk about how best to manage the condition. On a recent appearance on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , Adcock cleared up some common misconceptions about diabetes and shared what happens in an appointment with her. “My primary role is to provide education and support to individuals with diabetes, and then I work closely with those patients to help them understand and manage their condition,” Adcock said. “Really, it’s just what that patient needs in particular.” Adcock encourages patients to bring their supportive loved ones with them to appointments. She noted that in addition to helping patients manage their medications and blood sugars, she also assist

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A fresh façade isn’t just an upgrade — it’s an investment in your business and your neighborhood. Don’t miss your chance to make it happen.

Support us on Patreon » One of the most troubling things about this era in American history is the number of institutions that have caved to Trump’s bullying and given him what he wants, especially when it comes to media organizations. The folks over at the non-profit Free Press have done a lot of research and […]

Residents from the St. Louis area who are living with health complications due to nuclear contamination can now apply for financial relief. 

Flash flooding has emerged around the St. Louis region after heavy rain Tuesday afternoon.

Jonathan Bowman, President of the St. Louis County NAACP, has launched a campaign to run for a Missouri State Senate Seat.

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, the sequel to 1984’s mockumentary This is Spinal Tap, is hitting theaters Sept. 12, but some fans will get a chance to see it a couple days…

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 17 state attorneys general, the city of Chicago, New York City and the California Air Resources Board, in filing comments opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to repeal the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) Rule and revert to outdated standards that would harm the environment and public health. The MATS Rule implements nationwide standards that limit emissions of toxic air pollutants from coal- and oil-fired power plants, such as mercury and other toxic metals, acid gases such as hydrogen chloride, and formaldehyde. Given significant developments in the technologies used to control pollution, in 2024 the EPA updated standards for emissions of these hazardous air pollutants from power plants. The Trump administration is proposing to repeal those standards and revert to the standards as they existed in 2012. “The Trump administration is proposing a significant

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