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January 18th and 19th have been significant dates in history, marked by events that shaped nations, cultures, and the world as a whole. One of the most notable events on January 18th took place in 1919, when the Paris Peace Conference began following the end of World War I. This monumental gathering saw leaders from around the world convening to negotiate peace treaties and redraw national borders. The conference aimed to establish a framework for lasting peace, but it also laid the groundwork for future conflicts, as many nations felt dissatisfied with the outcomes. The Treaty of Versailles, signed later that year, held Germany responsible for the war and imposed heavy reparations, contributing to political tensions that would eventually lead to World War II. In the realm of music, January 18, 1971, saw the release of the iconic album 'Tapestry' by Carole King. This album, which would go on to win multiple Grammy Awards, resonated with listeners and solidified King's status as

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Columnist Bill McClellan writes: I went to the Galleria on Tuesday and expected to see some older folks meandering. As far as I could tell, I was the oldest person.

The 45-year-old man was driving a dirt bike when it collided with an SUV.

ST. LOUIS – Police respond to a shooting in north St. Louis City Saturday afternoon. The incident happened at the intersection of Hebert and North 20th Street in old North St. Louis. Police say a man was suffering from a possible gunshot wound. We have no word on his condition. A man who lives nearby [...]

ST. LOUIS – Two people are in custody after a police chase ends in a crash in south St. Louis. Police say district one officers spotted a car linked to a robbery around noon Saturday. When they tried to pull it over, the driver took off. Officers put down spike strips during the pursuit. It [...]

A man from Pacific was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Franklin County late Saturday afternoon.

Disasters like the California wildfires are costing kids their education.

Plant of the Week: Kalanchoe, a lovely house plant 15% Rate Hike, $17 more a month. Public Service Commission In Person Public Hearings on Rate Hike for Union Electric, Ameren, whatever. St. Louis City: 6 pm Jan 22 @ St. Louis Community College-Forest Park, Student Center cafeteria, 5600 Oakland Av.e St. Louis County: Noon Jan … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

ST. LOUIS - 2024 marked another milestone year at St. Louis Downtown Airport. The general aviation airport experienced positive trends in flight operations and tenant expansions that are nearing completion. The airport also participated in regional efforts to accelerate the establishment of a pipeline of future skilled workers for a thriving aviation and aerospace industry. With more growth anticipated during 2025, St. Louis Downtown Airport is strengthening its unique position as a premier business aviation facility located in St. Clair County, Illinois, just minutes from the Gateway Arch. Early in 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration notified St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) that it now meets the standard to be recognized as a National General Aviation Airport. The designation derived from the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) identifies existing and proposed airports that are considered significant to national air transportation and thus may be eligible

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will honor Martin Luther King, Jr. during its annual MLK Commemoration event at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, in The Commons on the college’s Godfrey Campus. This free public event will honor King’s civil rights work by showcasing select signature speeches performed by Lewis and Clark students, live music by Ralph Monroe and L&C’s own Jared Hennings, free appetizers, and a keynote address by Debra Pitts, former high school administrator in Alton and Bethalto. “It’s been 57 years since his assassination, but Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings are just as relevant today,” said Hennings, who is also L&C’s Student Activities Coordinator and one of the event’s organizers. “One of the ways we pay tribute to his legacy is by selecting a local leader to share his or her take on what Dr. King means to them.” Pitts was born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Chicago,

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EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville announced this week that businesses in the 200 block of North Main Street remain open and accessible as an improvement project progresses in the area. The project, which aims to enhance infrastructure and aesthetics, is currently under way and is expected to bring significant upgrades to the street. The ongoing construction affects Source Juicery, Ed’s Delicatessen, the Shoppes on Main, and Sgt Pepper's Cafe, including the Backstage Bar and Patio located at the rear of the block. "Customers can access these establishments from the north edge of the construction zone, which is adjacent to a public parking lot available for downtown visitors," the City of Edwardsville said in a statement. Scheduled improvements include the installation of ADA-accessible entrances, ensuring that all patrons can enter the businesses with greater ease. Additionally, fire suppression services will be enhanced, and drainage issues within that section of North

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DUBUQUE, Iowa - The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2024 Academic Dean's List. Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average of 3.5 or above and who do not have any grades of Incomplete for the term are named to the Dean's List. Once grades have been submitted for any Incompletes, the Office of Academic Affairs will review eligibility again for possible placement on the Dean's List for the given term. Dean's List is awarded for the fall and spring semesters only and may be awarded retroactively. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME Glen Carbon, IL Sasha Daughrity

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GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic School high honor roll and honor roll for first semester of 2024-2025 school year. High Honor Roll is awarded to students with a 4.0 or greater weighted GPA. 12th grade: Tyler Ahring, Kylie Becker, Julia Behrmann, David Carroll, Jane Cummins, Madeline Day, Joseph Feldhaus, Lillian Gilbertson, Isabella Harris, Milania Harris, Brynn Hawkins, Mason Holmes, Sabrina Ivnik, Andrew Kleinheider, Rachel Kretzer, Spencer Martin, Sophia Mineman, Emily Moody, Alivia Peck, Caroline Rakers, Gracelyn Ratchford, Olivia Rodgers, Elena Rybak, Carissa Speight, Evelyn Sturdivant, Spencer Sundberg, Reilly Sutberry, Lily Terrell, Isabella Venarsky, Courtney Vrenick 11th grade: Natalie Beck, Elise Bishop, Madilyn Collignon, Gretchen Ertel, Kaitlyn Foppe, Anastasia Hasenstab, Chase Jansen, Alexa Jones, Addison Knobbe, Caden Kohl, Erin Kretzer, Mia Lieberman, Sebastian Noronha, Zoe Oller, Lawson Reeves, Aidan Schmidt, Connor Schmidt, Liam Schmidt, Alexandra Uram, Elizabet

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ST. LOUIS - Ultra-processed foods. It’s not a term many of us heard 10, or even five, years ago. But that’s starting to change. We now see it in news stories and posts on social media. And there’s good reason for that. Even as more ultra-processed foods fill grocery store shelves, we’re also learning more about their possible health risks. So, what are these foods exactly? While a precise definition can vary a bit depending on who’s talking about them, there are a few simple ways to identify many ultra-processed foods. “Put simply, if you don’t see a food’s main ingredients in their natural forms — like grain, vegetables and meat, it is highly likely to be an ultra-processed food,” said Yikyung Park, professor in the Division of Public Health Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. “Ultra-processed foods are highly manipulated and contain many added ingredients and additives. In most

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