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Tesla vehicles are being temporarily parked at the Dillard's parking lot in Chesterfield Mall as part of a lease agreement, with security measures in place to monitor the area.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had been wanting for years barreled down Constitution Avenue on Saturday with tanks, troops and a 21-gun salute, playing out against the counterpoint of protests around the country by those who decried the U.S. leader as a dictator and would-be king. The Republican president, on his [...]

World-renowned opera singer Jermaine Smith will take on a new role in the Broadway-style musical Five Guys Named Moe, a tribute to jazz legend Louis Jordan, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center on UMSL's campus on June 21.

Did you know that the American flag has undergone 27 official versions since its inception, each reflecting the evolving identity of the nation? Behind the stars and stripes lies a rich history that is commemorated annually on Flag Day, a celebration that honors not just a symbol, but the ideals and unity it represents. The Origins of Flag Day Flag Day in the United States is observed on June 14, a date chosen to honor the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The resolution that created the flag stated: “Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” The idea of dedicating a specific day to the flag emerged over a century later. One pivotal figure was Bernard J. Cigrand, a schoolteacher who first celebrated Flag Day in 1885 in Waubeka, Wisconsin.

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June 14 has long been a date marked by transformative moments that have rippled across the globe, shaping societies and inspiring generations. One of the most globally impactful events that took place on June 14 happened in 1777, when the Continental Congress of the United States adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official national flag. This was more than just a design choice; it was a bold statement of unity and identity amid the struggle for independence. The flag, with its thirteen stars and stripes, represented the original thirteen colonies coming together, symbolizing hope, freedom, and the birth of a nation. Today, the American flag remains a potent emblem of resilience and patriotism, recognized worldwide. Moving forward in history, June 14, 1846, marked a significant moment in the expansion of the American frontier. The Oregon Treaty was signed between the United States and Great Britain, setting the boundary at the 49th parallel and peacefully resolving territorial disputes

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Backstage compiled a list of projects casting right now in Missouri, neighboring states, and nationwide, and which roles they're looking to fill.