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This Day in History on June 24: First Report of Flying Saucers
June 24th has long been a date marked by monumental events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful global events recorded on June 24th took place in 1947, a day that would forever change the landscape of modern technology and communication. On this day, pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing a string of nine unidentified flying objects near Mount Rainier, Washington, coining the term “flying saucers.” This sighting sparked the modern UFO craze and initiated a surge of public interest and government investigations into aerial phenomena. Arnold’s report marked the beginning of a new era in popular culture and scientific inquiry, influencing everything from military protocols to entertainment. Traveling back several centuries, June 24th, 1497, saw the beginning of John Cabot’s expedition from Bristol, England. Cabot’s voyage across the Atlantic Ocean led to the European discovery of parts of North America, predating
St. Louis Blues unveil new jerseys and throwback-inspired logo
The St. Louis Blues, a franchise long known for its iconic Blue Note logo and clean jersey designs, will indeed have a new look next season.
Festus flutter: Small earthquake reported Monday
FESTUS, Mo. - A minor earthquake rattled parts of eastern Missouri on Monday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the magnitude 1.7 quake struck at 3:37 p.m. CT June 23, 2025. It was centered about 1.4 miles northwest of Olympian Village, Missouri, and roughly 7.6 miles southwest of Festus. The earthquake originated at a [...]
Tap water tastes like a garden hose (south county)
Crews working on water main break in Creve Coeur
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Crews are on the scene after a water main break in Creve Coeur Monday night. The break occurred around 10 p.m. on Spoede Road and Oak Park Drive. A boil advisory was not issued after the break, officials said. Crews are working on the break and hope to have it [...]
Old Town Donuts wins national doughnut contest
The Grove is keeping Manchester open to cars for Pride this year
‘Gas on a fire’: Missouri sports betting could increase bankruptcies and suicides, experts warn
Missourians will be able to bet on sports this year, though not by the start of football season. That’s in part because of a decision by Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to reject the Missouri Gaming Commission’s emergency rules, which would have fast-tracked the rulemaking process. Jan Zimmerman, chair of the Missouri Gaming Commission, […]
Hochman: ‘Juiced up’ for Cardinals-Cubs, ex-Cub Willson Contreras smacks 3 hits in statement win
Playing against the Cubs, his former team, Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras hit the heck out of three baseballs in Monday's 8-2 win.
CBS Execs Have Second Thoughts About Paying Trump Bribe Money After California Threatens Bribery Inquiry
When last we checked it with the feckless execs at CBS/Paramount, they were preparing to pay Donald Trump tens of millions of dollars to settle a completely bogus lawsuit designed to bully the media giant into compliance. CBS desperately wants the Trump administration to sign off on their pointless $8 billion merger with Skydance. Trump […]
The Sunrise This Morning
June 29 the battle begins between Chuck Summers(D)and Ann Wagner (R) for MO-District 2
‘None of us are tired’: Democratic AGs pledge extended court fight against Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic state attorneys general vowed Monday on Capitol Hill to continue legal challenges against President Donald Trump’s “outrageous overreach” through executive orders to strip birthright citizenship, impose staggering global tariffs, thwart lifesaving medical research and more. Attorneys General Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey, Andrea Campbell of Massachusetts and […]
Nordstrom to leave Galleria mall in August
“Decisions like this are never easy and we understand the impact they have on our team members,” a Nordstrom spokesman said.
Missouri AG wants social media to offer third-party content moderators
Two Missouri attorneys predict Bailey's regulation would be struck down in court.
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