Did you know that people who regularly practice gratitude report up to 25% higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction? This statistic is more than just a number; it hints at the transformative power of a simple yet profound human experience—gratitude. World Gratitude Day, observed annually on September 21, invites individuals and communities around the globe to pause and reflect on the importance of thankfulness. But beyond its surface celebration, what deeper significance does this day hold in our personal lives and society at large? The Origins and Purpose of World Gratitude Day World Gratitude Day was established in 1965 by the United Nations to promote the recognition and practice of gratitude worldwide. The day was inspired by the idea that expressing thanks is a universal value that transcends cultures, languages, and religions. It aims to foster a spirit of appreciation not only toward other people but also toward life’s circumstances, nature, and the world
SPRINGFIELD — Just this year, Illinois has already seen 115 tornadoes touch down in the state, which is the highest number of twisters in the nation for 2025. On top of that, communities have faced repeated rounds of severe storms, unleashing destructive straight-line winds and flooding across the state. With September recognized as National Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is urging all residents to take this moment to review and strengthen their disaster preparedness plans. “Severe weather can strike with little warning, and the best defense is being ready before it happens," said IEMA-OHS Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “The national ‘preparedness starts at home’ campaign reminds us that we each have a role to play by mapping out a plan and reviewing insurance coverage” IEMA-OHS offers several blueprints to help residents prepare for an emergency. Emergency kits
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10. A 22-year-old Utah resident is now facing charges in his death.
A few lingering showers are ongoing this morning across southeastern Missouri. Otherwise, we'll see a dry, but mostly cloudy start to the day. Temperatures on Sunday will climb into the mid 80s. Later this afternoon and evening we'll see rain chances increasing as storms develop just west of the region and gradually track east-northeastward across [...]
It’s one of the most important times of the year for area farmers and after a tough spring we checked in to see how the harvest season is progressing and what farmers are specifically looking for when it comes to the weather.
The former Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator, known as IN2, will now be called HARVEST AgTech and run by Yield Lab Institute, an affiliate of Creve Coeur investment firm Yield Lab.
Misconduct is supposed to be reported to the Missouri Department of Public Safety, but sometimes it takes years for that to happen — if it’s ever done.
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