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The St. Louis Business Journal is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 40 Under 40 Awards program, which recognizes young professionals making a mark in the St. Louis region. The deadline to submit a nomination for the 2025 program is Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025. Submit yours here. This is the Business Journal's most popular awards section, which will introduce a new class of 40 young professionals who are making a difference in the St. Louis business community. To be eligible for the 2025 program,…

Becky Domyan, who was the Fund's "Volunteer of the Year" in 2024, will take the reins effective immediately.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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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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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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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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District 2 is investigating a robbery that happened on January 2 at Target in the 4200 block of Hampton.

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District 5 is investigating a carjacking that happened on January 2 in the 2700 block of Marcus.

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BRIGHTON - A convicted felon from Brighton faces new charges after pointing a firearm during an argument with his roommate. Joshua R. Hicks, 38, of Brighton, was charged with unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (a Class 3 felony) and aggravated assault (a Class A misdemeanor). On Dec. 22, 2024, Hicks allegedly possessed a 9mm semi-automatic handgun which was unlawful for him to possess, as he had previously been convicted of burglary in a 2008 case from Washington Parish, La. “Multiple witnesses reported that defendant brandished a firearm in the course of an argument with his roommate, then pointing the weapon at the victim,” the petition states. “Defendant is currently on pretrial release.” The Madison County Sheriff’s Office acted as the arresting agency in this case. Hicks was ordered remanded to jail for his initial court appearance, but is not currently being held in custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable

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ALTON - The Alton Committee of the Whole is set to consider allocating $661,174 in grant funds to help cover various services and projects throughout the city. A resolution to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 budget allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding appears on the agenda for the committee’s next meeting, which has been rescheduled due to hazardous weather conditions expected on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Instead, the committee will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 6 p.m. Avoid a treacherous drive to City Hall by catching the meeting live on Riverbender.com/video or the Riverbender.com Facebook page . The resolution sets seven different areas to allocate the funding, ranging from public facilities to residential rehab and more. The largest amount would be allocated towards “Public Facilities,” which would see $330,000 set aside for “Section 108 Project” funds. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmen

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EAST ST. LOUIS - The identities of two men fatally shot at the John DeShields Housing Projects have been released by authorities. Deron E. Baker, 57, and Kaven R. Gathing, 59, both residents of the complex, were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds at 12:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. East St. Louis police, along with the Illinois State Police, responded to a report of the shooting in the 1200 block of McCasland Avenue at approximately 11:41 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victims inside a residence. St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye, Sr. confirmed that both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, as police have not disclosed any information regarding a potential motive. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department Force Investigative Unit is investigating the use of deadly force by a Leadington, Missouri police officer that occurred within the City of St. Louis.

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A former police officer pleaded guilty to criminal charges Friday in connection with an October 2023 trunk-or-treat disturbance during which shots were fired in the air.