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Linda Woolf, a psychology professor at Webster University in St. Louis, has been elected as the incoming president of the American Psychological Association (APA). Woolf is the first psychologist from Missouri to lead the APA, the largest professional association of psychologists in the world.

SIKESTON, MO. — Officer Henry Franklin of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety was killed in the line of duty on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, while serving a warrant in Mississippi County, the department confirmed Tuesday. Franklin, a member of the Sikeston DPS Tactical Team, was shot by a person concealed inside a residence during a mutual aid call on Oct. 6, 2025. The department described the loss as tragic and expressed condolences to Franklin’s family. Franklin joined the Sikeston Department of Public Safety in June 2013 and served as the handler for K9 Odin. He was also a retired Army veteran who completed two tours in Iraq. “Our department has suffered an unimaginable loss,” said Sikeston Department of Public Safety Director James McMillen. “We ask that you keep Franklin’s family and our department in your prayers.” Born and raised in Charleston, Franklin is survived by his wife, Leah, their four children, his mother, Sally Turner Doyle,

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present our annual members exhibition, an all media and theme exhibit. Juror: Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff For list of juried artists, please visit the […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Jim Trotter's solo exhibition Through Time and Lens. Jim Trotter is an digital artist and photographer operating from his studio located […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Built Over Time by Henry Moyerman. Built Over Time presents a new body of work alongside a reflection on the decade-long […]

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For those who revel in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. The one-of-a-kind Halloween festival at City Museum […]

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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, […]

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The biggest fans of Budweiser must book a Beermaster Tour while they’re in St. Louis. The two-hour tour gives guests an all-access look at how the King of Beers is […]

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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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 […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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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 […]

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On This Day, Oct. 8, 1980…Talking Heads released their fourth studio album, Remain in Light, which wound up being their final album with producer Brian Eno.The record, which blended African…

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Imagine a single tree producing a spectrum of colors every year, from brilliant reds to fiery oranges and golden yellows. What if the vibrant display of fall foliage wasn’t just a visual treat but a complex biological process with fascinating chemical transformations? The changing colors of leaves are more than just a pretty spectacle; they reveal intricate interactions between plants, pigments, and environmental cues. The Chemistry of Leaf Color: More Than Just Green Leaves owe their green color primarily to chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for photosynthesis—the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight mainly in the blue and red wavelengths, reflecting green light, which is why leaves appear green during the growing season. However, leaves contain other pigments too, often hidden beneath the dominant green of chlorophyll: Carotenoids : These pigments produce yellow, orange, and brown hues. Carotenoids are present in leave

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October 8 has been a day marked by transformative events across the globe, spanning the realms of politics, science, culture, and exploration. Moving back several centuries, on October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire began to blaze through the city. This devastating fire destroyed roughly 3.3 square miles of Chicago, leaving more than 100,000 residents homeless and causing immense economic damage. Despite its destruction, the fire also led to a remarkable period of rebuilding and urban development. Chicago rose from the ashes to become a symbol of resilience and innovation in architecture and city planning, shaping the modern metropolis we know today. October 8, 1956, brought a landmark moment in science with the birth of the first successful artificial satellite transmission experiment conducted by the Soviet Union. This event paved the way for the development of satellite communication technologies that revolutionized global connectivity. These early experiments set the stage for

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