ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, Washington University issued an alert warning of an armed person on its Danforth Campus at 9:18 a.m. and stated, “WashU Alert: Armed person on Danforth Campus. Run, Hide, or Fight. If hide, lock or barricade yourself in a room until further notice. If off campus, stay away.” About 15 minutes later, the university updated the message, saying, “Police are checking buildings in the vicinity of Brookings Hall after receiving
ALTON - Alton Parks & Recreation registration is open for the Spring 2026 Youth Soccer League, running from April through May on the Northside of Gordon Moore Park. Children born between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2020 are eligible to participate in this fun, active, and community-focused program. Registration is open through Wednesday, April 1, with a $55 fee for residents and $60 for non-residents. A $10 late fee will apply beginning April 1, and late registrants may be placed on
Tuesday morning, Feb. 24, 2026, started with chilly air bringing a cold-feeling temperature around 29 degrees early on. As the day progresses into the afternoon, expect the high to reach a comfortable 52 degrees with breezy winds from the south at 15 mph, gusting up to 27 mph, mixing periods of clouds and sun. By evening, the breeze settles a bit but clouds will thicken, leading to mostly cloudy skies overnight with lows dropping back to around 32 degrees. Winds will ease to about 7 mph from th
Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. This free exhibition at […]
This free exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional weavings by Aymara artists alongside related works from the Central Andes. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, […]
Glass and metal artists Teri Walker and Chad Ridgeway are bringing the magic of New Orleans to Third Degree Glass for a two-month exhibition titled, The Many Faces of Mardi […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education recognized the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation for their contributions to the district. During the Board’s regular meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, Acting Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan explained that the Historic Lincoln School Alumni Foundation has served over 75 families so far this school year. He noted that the foundation was “developed on a simple yet powerful mission to ensure that
U2 has released a documentary short for their new song “Yours Eternally,” which appears on their just-released EP, Days of Ash. The song features Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier Taras…
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won't allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league's latest rule changes. The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which [...]
EDWARDSVILLE - A former Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 teacher urged the Board of Education to “do better” following her resignation from the district. During the public comment section of the Board’s regular meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, Jade Hinnen spoke about her resignation from the school district earlier this year. “Why would an educator with this much success be suddenly unemployed and speaking at a Board meeting? The answer is the lack o
EDWARDSVILLE - Several Edwardsville High School coaches have received recognition for their work with students. During the regular meeting of the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education on Feb. 23, 2026, coaches Mike Sabatino, Kirk Schlueter, Dave Lipe and Mark Heiderscheid were honored with awards on the national and state levels. Athletic Director Amy Boscolo introduced each coach, noting their dedication to the athletes. Sabatino is the high school’s pitchin
Volunteers have launched their own searches in the dense desert near Savannah Guthrie’s Tucson home, but the Sheriff’s Department has asked for space to let investigators do their job.
Jacques Billeaud and Felicia Fonseca Associated Press
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