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EDWARDSVILLE - Shannon O’Brien, a 28-year-old described by her family as “an extraordinary person,” died last Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in a tragic shooting in Ferguson, Mo., and her former high school cross country coach in Edwardsville said he was shocked and saddened when he learned the news. O'Brien died after shots were fired in the 1700 block of Windward Court in Ferguson, Mo. She was pronounced dead at the scene. St. Louis County Police have not yet released full details

“Blessed by the Ancestors” is a captivating art exhibit that celebrates the rich artistic talent of Black artists hailing from Saint Louis, MO. This exhibition serves as a powerful testament […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Born in Watford City, North Dakota in 1985, artist Teresa Baker lives and works in Los Angeles, and she’s an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in the Great […]

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Born in Seoul, South Korea in 1971, Haegue Yang is known for her versatile works, ranging from room-scaled installations and performative sculptures to paper collages and staged performances. Yang dissociates […]

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Explore the legacy of America’s oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon in Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History. Since 1901, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird has offered wit, commentary, […]

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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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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 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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From St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The 145-acre site that once was home to Jamestown Mall in North County is up for sale. The land at Old Jamestown Road and Lindbergh Boulevard is vacant after contractors finished demolition last year. The site is being offered as “development ready,” according to marketing materials from commercial real estate firm […]

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On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018…Paul Simon announced his retirement from touring after more than 60 years in music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said time away from his family…

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From McCarthy: Self-perform construction services offered by general contractors are often undervalued due to common misconceptions. Unlike a traditional construction services broker, a self-performing general contractor is a builder that uses its own labor force to perform a portion of a construction project. To address misconceptions and promote better understanding, we’ve highlighted some of the […]

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CyberUp and TechSTL have announced their relocation to The Post Building in Downtown North, marking a significant investment in St. Louis’ growing innovation economy and reinforcing the city’s expanding leadership in technology, cybersecurity, data, and intelligence-driven industries. The move builds on the region’s long-standing global strength in medical research, biomedical science, and advanced manufacturing, signaling […]

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From St. Louis Public Radio: As public pushback against data center proposals raged, a nonprofit seeking to grow economic development in the St. Louis area took public officials and Ameren employees on multiple trips to visit hyperscale data centers. One such trip took place in December, when officials from Greater St. Louis Inc. and Ameren […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum A new analysis from the Urban Institute shows Missouri’s median household income has increased over the past five decades but at a slower pace than the nation overall, reflecting long-term workforce, education, and demographic changes. The report, Is Your State Better Off Now Than It Was Fifty Years […]

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From Engineering Inc: The United States faces an annual shortage of 18,000 engineers, according to new research from the ACEC Research Institute. This crisis threatens the nation’s ability to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure. Here are five key statistics that illuminate the scope of this challenge: Read more.

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