Maxim Grohotov // Shutterstock See the most extreme temperatures in Missouri history On July 9, 2021, California's Death Valley reached 130 degrees Fahrenheit, according to an automated measuring system there, representing one of the highest temperatures ever recorded on the planet. The world record, also recorded at Death Valley, was 134 degrees in July 1913. [...]
Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth. President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the National Park Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons "unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." Since then, our national parks have welcomed [...]
Rangsarit Chaiyakun // Shutterstock How gas prices have changed in St. Louis in the last week Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in St. Louis (MO only) metro area using data from AAA. Gas prices are current as of July 11. St. Louis by the numbers- Gas current price: $2.91--- Missouri average: $2.87- Week change: [...]
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating an incident involving a man who intentionally threw fireworks at people and property over the recent holiday weekend. The police department was alerted earlier this week after a video showing the man’s actions was posted on social media. According to the SLMPD, the suspect was seen near The Wheelhouse and on Washington Avenue in St. Louis setting off fireworks into a crowd. In one part of the video, the man, who was a passenger in a car, threw a firework at a vehicle at an intersection. The police have launched a Bomb and Arson investigation, which remains ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone who was injured or believes they were a victim of the suspect to contact a Bomb and Arson detective at (314) 444-5380.
Wendy and Gregg Robinson joined The Pulse of St. Louis to talk about how their nonprofit, Marcy's Project, aids those in St. Charles County experiencing a crisis.
BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Panera Bread plans to close its fresh dough facility in Brentwood, Mo., by Sept. 12, 2025, resulting in the loss of 72 jobs, according to a notice filed with the State of Missouri. The facility, located at 2511 S. Hanley Ave. in Brentwood, will shut down permanently as part of Panera’s nationwide shift from traditional fresh-dough production to a “par-baked” model, the company confirmed in a letter from Chief People Officer Alycia Gonzalez. The layoffs will affect 17 tractor-trailer drivers, as well as bread mixers, packers, panners and management staff. Under the par-baked system, bread and other baked goods are partially baked off-site by partner companies and then finished in Panera stores throughout the day. The transition began last year and is expected to be completed by 2026. Panera has stated that the change aims to streamline operations and improve product consistency. Founded in the St. Louis region in 1987 as the St. Louis Bread
Sting is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his debut solo record.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just released a digital-only expanded edition of 1985’s The Dream of the Blue…
The Mount Pleasant neighborhood and our entire community is safer with these firearms and suspected narcotics off the streets. Our District 3 officers executed a search warrant in the 4500 block of Pennsylvania and as you can tell— we found illegal items throughout the house. Two guns, a conversion kit that’s used to make guns fully […]
GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey would like to remind our residents that a ‘No Knock Registry’ has been created in an effort to reduce door-to-door solicitation. “It seems that solicitation is more of a problem than ever, and while we can’t legally prohibit it, we have taken steps to regulate solicitation in Godfrey as much as possible” said Mayor Mike McCormick. These steps include a vigorous permitting policy for companies and individuals who solicit in Godfrey. Each door-to-door solicitor is required to undergo a background check completed by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and is given a photo I.D. badge that must be on their person. “Anytime a solicitor comes to your door, the first thing you should ask is to see their I.D.” reminds McCormick. In responding to complaints about the persistence and frequency of solicitation, the ‘No Knock Registry’ was initiated. Residents can visit Village Hall
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt announced 13 libraries across St. Clair and Madison counties are set to receive a combined total of over $400,000 for library services and programming. Belleville Public Library will receive $62,546 and East St. Louis Public Library $127,530. “Libraries are essential learning environments where children and students can explore, grow and thrive,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Investing in libraries means investing in the next generation, giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.” Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide received nearly $18 million in grants. Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures. Thirteen libraries
GRAFTON - The Kurt Allen Band will travel to Grafton for a show at Hawg Pit BBQ this weekend. From 2–6 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the band will pause their cross-country travels for a show in Grafton. Kurt Allen himself shared that he looks forward to exploring Grafton and sharing their “Rockin’ the Blues Across America” tour with the Riverbend region. “We’re going to go all different directions,” Allen said. “We’re going to give you some soul, we’re going to give you some funk, we’re going to give you some hard rock, we’re going to give you some blues and everything in between. My thing has always been, I kind of want to groove first. Got to be a little funky. It’s got to have groove to it, you know?” Allen expressed his excitement to visit Grafton and experience the town. He noted that he has played in St. Louis before but has never spent much time in Grafton or the Riverbend region.
Martial law still appears to be the plan. The rollout has been limited, but the wholly unnecessary deployment of military troops to California sent a message our performative president wanted to get across. Trump sent an even more explicit one days later, following up on DHS boss Kristi Noem’s quasi-declaration of war on this “democrat” […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice asked a federal judge Friday to reverse course and allow the Trump administration to implement a provision in the “big, beautiful” law that prevents Medicaid funding from going to Planned Parenthood for one year. The request was filed just days after Judge Indira Talwani issued a temporary restraining order, […]
WASHINGTON — A national private school voucher program is now law, though the school choice initiative comes with a huge caveat. States also choose — whether or not to participate. It’s a setback for advocates who hoped to see the program — baked into the mega tax and spending cut bill President Donald Trump signed […]
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