February 26th has witnessed some remarkable events throughout history, shaping the world in various ways. Moving back in time, let's revisit February 26, 1979, when the first successful test of the Space Shuttle took place. NASA’s Space Shuttle program was a monumental leap in space exploration, allowing for reusable spacecraft that could support missions in low Earth orbit. This pioneering event laid the groundwork for many future missions and contributed to the construction of the International Space Station, showcasing human ingenuity and the quest for knowledge beyond our planet. On February 26, 1993, the world witnessed a tragic event that shook the United States: the first bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City. A truck bomb exploded in the underground garage of the North Tower, killing six people and injuring over a thousand. This act of terrorism highlighted vulnerabilities in national security and prompted significant changes in U.S. counter-terrorism
EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce the return of her Traveling Office Hours for March. “I’m excited to bring back our Traveling Office Hours for 2025,” said Senator Harriss. “These events have been a great way to connect with residents across the district, and my team and I are committed to making government more accessible. Whether you have a question, need assistance, or just want to share your thoughts, we’re here to help.” Staff will be on hand to help constituents with any state issues they may have. Traveling Office Hours for March are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Hayner Public Library 132 Alton Square, Alton 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. East Alton Library 250 Washington Avenue, East Alton 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Wood River Public Library 326 E Ferguson Avenue, Wood River 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bethalto Public Library 321 S. Prairie Street, Bethalto
ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. One-third of people lack access to regular primary care in the U.S., where diabetes affects 1 in 10 people and nearly a quarter of those living with it have been undiagnosed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The free A1C screening aims to help address this gap by empowering blood donors with valuable information to maintain their health and well-being. This new offering is among the longtime work of the Red Cross to support the health of communities, which also includes disaster relief efforts such as basic disaster health and mental health services among other assistance. Visit RedCrossBlood.org , use the Red Cross Blood Donor App or call 1-800-RED CROSS to book a time to give in March
ST. LOUIS - An Amtrak train struck and killed a man Wednesday morning in south St. Louis. The incident occurred a little before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning on the 4900 block of Connecticut Street, just off of South Kingshighway Boulevard. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the St. Louis Fire Department. [...]
We’ve noted repeatedly how new Trump FCC boss Brendan Carr is a Trump bootlicker of the highest order. He’s also busy illegally leveraging FCC power to trample the First Amendment and bully media companies that aren’t kissing Trump’s ass. At least when he isn’t busy attacking FCC civil rights reforms or dismantling whatever’s left of […]
United Steelworkers has taken legal action against U.S. Steel, alleging the company used intimidation tactics against employees. Find out what specific incidents are mentioned in the complaint.
Numerous employees at a St. Louis hospital recently received emails saying their positions have been permanently eliminated.
On Tuesday, KSDK obtained termination emails from multiple employees at Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital, NorthSide Regeneration's small North City hospital. The emails confirmed the employees no longer have jobs just over two months after the hospital's staff was furloughed.
"After careful consideration and due to ongoing business challenges, we regret to inform you that…
Lt. Gov. David Wasinger ran as a “conservative outsider” aiming to shake things up in the capital city. In his first few weeks on the job, Wasinger has worked at developing friends and supporters in the Senate while setting public safety and government efficiency as his top priorities. In the 2024 primary, Wasinger beat two […]
"After 30 years, we are closing our South County Mall location at the end of February. (Don’t fear though, our Chesterfield location remains open and active!)"
Police are seeking help from the public to track down two men who posed as utility workers and burglarized an elderly woman's home in Manchester, Missouri.
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