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This Day in History on November 4: King Tut's Tomb Discovered
November 4 stands out in history as a day marked by monumental events that have shaped the world we live in today. Going back, November 4, 1922, witnessed the discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun by British archaeologist Howard Carter in Egypt's Valley of the Kings. This archaeological breakthrough captivated the world's imagination, unveiling treasures that illuminated ancient Egyptian civilization and its mysteries. The find sparked a renewed interest in Egyptology and had a profound
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A Mehlville company sold hundreds of stolen catalytic converters. Then it got caught.
E&A Auto Cores of St. Louis County is accused of taking in $6.5 million for the sale of catalytic converters between 2018 and 2021.
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Trump Admin Blocking Billions In Already Awarded Broadband Grants To States That Enforce Net Neutrality Or Engage In Telecom Oversight
The Trump administration is promising to block billions in already-awarded infrastructure bill broadband grants to any states that enforce net neutrality or try to impose any sort of meaningful oversight on the country’s unpopular, predatory broadband monopolies. That was the promise of Commerce Department official Arielle Roth, a former Ted Cruz staffer now in charge […]
Today's Weather: Mild and Breezy
Get ready for a mostly pleasant day with a high near 71 and a low around 49. Early winds are light at 3 mph with gusts up to 7 mph, shifting to a breezier south wind at 14 mph this afternoon, gusting near 29 mph. No rain is expected, and it will feel just a touch cooler in the morning but pleasant through the afternoon. This morning will start with plenty of sunshine and temperatures rising from the chilly upper 40s. By afternoon, we'll see partly sunny skies with a noticeable breeze from the south
No injuries reported in north city house fire
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Fire Department is responding to a large fire in north city Tuesday morning. According to officials, firefighters are working to put out a first-alarm fire to a three-story brick building in the 7900 block of Church Rd. All occupants inside the house were accounted for outside. No injuries were [...]
Police investigate overnight vehicle break-ins in Maplewood
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating after multiple vehicles were broken into Tuesday morning in Maplewood. According to the Maplewood Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:50 a.m. in the parking lot of Club Fitness in the Deer Creek Shopping Center, located on 3200 block of Laclede Station Road. Police say officers responded [...]
Reflecting on a Year of Challenging the City’s Concealment Culture
We have only begun the fight against the culture of concealment that dominates local government.
Renata Cassiano Alvarez: Passage
Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]
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Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan
In its quest to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump administration wants to let states police themselves when it comes to educating students with disabilities, a move many teachers and parents fear will strip away crucial federal oversight and deny vulnerable children the services they’re guaranteed under law. In October, the Trump administration […]
Rockwood voters to decide on tax hikes in Proposition S
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Voters in the Rockwood School District will decide on Proposition S Tuesday, a measure that would increase property taxes by 45 cents per $100 valuation According to Rockwood officials, Proposition S would raise $7 million annually for the district. Rockwood officials emphasize that the district has not requested a tax [...]
Neman: Our friend liked what we cooked, but she loved the restaurant food
We tried our hardest to cook delicious meals for Judy, and she was very appreciative. She repeatedly and sincerely praised them. But they weren't the best she ever had.
Man surrenders after overnight standoff in Arnold
A man was taken into custody after surrendering to police following an overnight standoff in Arnold, Missouri, during which he barricaded himself in an apartment.
Downtown St. Louis club owners lied to get pandemic loans, charges say
Reign Restaurant owners Dana Kelly and Alexander Sampson face four felonies. Reign, on Washington Avenue, closed in 2021 after being declared a public nuisance.
School tax issues in Rockwood, Mehlville highlight Tuesday elections
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. in affected areas of St. Louis and Jefferson counties.
Missouri Capitol still can’t shake its culture of disrespect
In 2015, two Missouri lawmakers were forced to resign over inappropriate behavior with interns. Soon after, dozens of women spoke out about a Capitol culture that was often more frat house than statehouse, sparking a reckoning that predated the #MeToo movement by two years. House leadership promised change, rolling out reforms meant to clean up […]
Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Bridging the SNAP gap
The reduced and delayed November SNAP payments are putting pressure on people who already struggle to make ends meet. It’s also challenging private organizations that help people with food insecurity. St. Louis On The Air’s Elaine Cha spoke with Kristen Wild, CEO of Operation Food Search, an agency that provides nutrition support in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois.
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