British punk band The Clash and legendary superstar Prince have been chosen to receive the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be handed out during the Academy’s Special Merit Awards…
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE - The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America concluded its holiday concert series this week, bringing festive music to audiences at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville. The series featured performances from various military personnel, highlighting the spirit of the season. The concerts, held throughout December, included participation from high-ranking officials within the Air Mobility Command and the 18th Air Force. Key figures such as General Lamontagne, Lieutenant General Sonkiss, and Brigadier General Simmons were among the hosts, alongside Major General Bolton and Colonel Winstead from the 18th Air Force. A notable moment during the performances occurred when Lieutenant General Sonkiss joined the clarinet section for one of the pieces, showcasing a collaborative spirit within the military community. Famed broadcaster John Ulett served as the emcee for the series, guiding the audience through the holiday-themed events. The band expressed gratitude
Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack. But the scale of the farmers’ efforts to treat the sick cows stunned […]
A man faces a criminal charge after he allegedly shot and killed a mountain lion in Iron County, Missouri, last month, an act the state considers illegal in most cases.
A building inspector at the center of a day care donation scandal resigned Thursday, as federal authorities intensified their investigation into potential corruption within the St. Louis Building Division.
Dan Coplin submitted his resignation to Director Ed Ware, the current head of the city agency, on Thursday amid mounting scrutiny over his role in soliciting charitable contributions during official building inspections.
“I didn't do anything wrong,” Coplin said in a Thursday interview. "I…
CHICAGO — Shoplifting rates in the three largest U.S. cities — New York, Los Angeles and Chicago — remain higher than they were before the pandemic, according to a report last month from the nonpartisan research group Council on Criminal Justice. The sharp rise in retail theft in recent years has made shoplifting a hot-button […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
On This Day, Dec. 20, 1969 ...The Rolling Stones had a new U.K. #1 with their album Let It Bleed.The album, the follow-up to 1968’s Beggars Banquet, failed to produce any charting singles,…
The St. Louis-based law firm currently has 254 partners in its eight offices, including 126 in St. Louis and five in the southern Illinois office of Belleville, a firm spokesperson said.
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