Boeing’s air and space museum, the James S. McDonnell Prologue Room, will be open to the public this summer! From biplanes to space capsules, the Prologue Room displays artifacts and […]
Extreme heat is taking center stage today with a high reaching 97 degrees and a low around 74. The day will be mostly sunny with some spots seeing a stray morning thunder shower. However, the heat feels much hotter, with temperatures feeling as high as 111 degrees. The humidity sticks around, making it feel even warmer. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. tonight. Stay hydrated, avoid the sun when possible, and check on neighbors, especially those who are vulnerable. Allergy-wise, mold is moderate, ragweed and grass are low, and the UV index is very high, so sunscreen is a must. Looking ahead to tomorrow, expect a high of 93 and a low near 72. The weather will be humid with a couple of afternoon thunderstorms. These storms could be heavy with the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Plan accordingly if you have outdoor activities. For more detailed forecasts, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .
Last week Trump’s FCC lackey, Brendan Carr, quickly set about rubber stamping approval for the $8 billion CBS Skyance merger, now that CBS execs paid their $16 million bribe to the king. One of the key merger conditions to net approval was the installation of a sort of FCC “bias ombudsman,” who’ll be installed at […]
O’FALLON, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. Elizabeth’s Hospital ceremonially broke ground on the future location of its new outpatient surgery center and medical office building on Monday, July 28. The hospital’s Certificate of Need (CON) received unanimous approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) in March 2025 for the addition of this important project on the hospital’s campus. “We are excited to be able to bring much-needed, local health care resources to our community,” shared Chris Klay, President and CEO of HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. “The surgical treatment center addresses the growing need for a more convenient and accessible location for minor outpatient surgeries and procedures that can be done on a same-day basis, with no need for an inpatient stay.” The project is a $50 million investment that illustrates HSHS’ and St. Elizabeth’s ongoing
ST. LOUIS - El Burro Loco, a Mexican food restaurant in the Central West End, has appeared to have closed its doors due to owing thousands in sales taxes The restaurant, located on North Euclid Avenue, closed sometime last week, according to reports from the Post Dispatch. It is uncertain if the closure is permanent. [...]
The St. Louis City Comptroller's Office has delayed the implementation of new security measures at the downtown Amtrak and Greyhound bus stations due to an incomplete deployment process and uncertainty on how to handle guns detected by the machines.
Columnist Daniel Neman writes: Apparently, my refrigerator finally read some of the mean things I have been writing about it, and decided to give up the appliance ghost.
While most high school football fields sit quiet in the dog days of summer, one in the Metro East is bursting with music and motion. Dive inside the world of drum corps and its ties to the Metro East.
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