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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College welcomed the community to their annual Summerfest. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, students, alumni and families gathered at the River Bend Arena on the LCCC Godfrey campus for a resource fair complete with bounce houses, face-painting, sno cones and more. Attendees could learn more about the college and local organizations. “The goal of Summerfest is to reach out past our wall on Lewis and Clark’s campus and really bring the community out onto our campus,” said Daniel Nosce, one of the organizers. “It is one of the most important things to us as a campus community. We know that we have been here for a long time and we’ve had many people come through our doors, and we just want to invite them back. Hopefully, we’ll get generations of these potential students and past students.” Representatives from LCCC departments were present to share about their work and opportunities at the college. Potential

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Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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Doughnut shops including Dunkin', Krispy Kreme and more are offering free treats with qualifying purchases — or in some cases, no purchases at all.

You might remember the alt-rock band The All-American Rejects and lead singer Tyson Ritter from their handful of turn of the century hits such as “Dirty Little Secret.” As University of Missouri seniors graduated this spring, the band played the latest in a series of pop-up shows it’s been doing at people’s houses. We hear what the band, concertgoers and even the police think about this diversion from the current era of arena concerts.

Did you know that immersing your body in natural water can boost your cardiovascular health more effectively than some traditional gym workouts? Outdoor swimming, an activity that has surged in popularity worldwide, offers a unique combination of physical and mental benefits that indoor pools or other forms of exercise often can’t match. Far beyond a simple pastime, outdoor swimming taps into the power of nature to enhance physical well-being in remarkable ways. Enhanced Cardiovascular Fitness Swimming is widely recognized for its cardiovascular benefits, but outdoor swimming takes this a step further. When you swim in open water—whether a lake, river, or ocean—the varying temperatures and currents create a dynamic environment that challenges your heart and lungs more intensely than a controlled indoor pool. Cold water immersion, common in outdoor swimming, causes your body to work harder to maintain its core temperature, increasing heart rate and circulation. Researc

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June 5 has been a date marked by a series of significant events that have shaped history across the world, touching on politics, science, culture, and more. One of the most globally impactful events associated with June 5 is the 1967 outbreak of the Six-Day War. On this day, tensions in the Middle East erupted as Israel launched preemptive strikes against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria. The conflict fundamentally reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the region, with Israel capturing significant territories including the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Golan Heights, and Sinai Peninsula. This war not only altered borders but also had far-reaching consequences for international diplomacy, regional relations, and ongoing peace efforts. The legacy of the Six-Day War continues to influence Middle Eastern politics to this day. Moving to the cultural sphere, June 5, 1947, saw the release of the influential film "Miracle on 34th Street" in the United States. This classic holiday movie has become a beloved

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WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court late Wednesday upheld a lower court’s order requiring the U.S. Education Department to reinstate more than 1,300 fired employees and blocking an executive order to dismantle the department and a directive to transfer some services to other federal agencies. The ruling from a three-judge panel in the United States Court […]

The U.S. Department of Justice canceled $500 million in grants to public safety organizations nationwide, including some that address gun violence.

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 […]

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Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]

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Chinese students contribute $181.3 million to Missouri's economy annually, one nonprofit says.

Early in Part One of the new documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes, which premiered Wednesday night at New York's Tribeca Festival, Billy sits at the piano in his palatial…

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The proposed deal comes as President Trump announced a significant increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%.

MARYVILLE - The 28th annual Anderson Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament was recently held on May 12, 2025, at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. The event featured eighteen holes of golf and included several contests, such as the Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive and Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin, Buy A Drive Contest, and a Putting Contest. “With Spring showers in the air, the weather held out for most of the day, and the tournament ended up being a great success, with the tournament completely full, with 144 golfers participating!” Said Lori St. John, Director of Development. The event raised a total of $21,709.00. The Foundation allocates funds for capital projects and programs for Anderson Hospital. The winners of the tournament were: Jason Weiss, Johnathan Fowler, Les Benton, and Jeff Evans, all from J.F. Electric, Incorporated.

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Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a woman dead on May 11, 2025 in the 4200 block of Maffitt Avenue.

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