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The band was joined by Gregory Alan Isakov for the St. Louis stop on the "South of Here" tour.

NBA star and St. Louis native Jayson Tatum is backing the idea of a WNBA franchise in the city, according to a report.

St. Louis–born food creator Justine Doiron is sharing some of her culinary secrets, just in time for the holiday season.

EDWARDSVILLE — A former teacher has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually abusing three students, according to Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine. Danielle C. Fischer, 32, of Edwardsville, received the sentence on Tuesday after pleading guilty to three counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 felony. Fischer admitted to the abuse of three victims that occurred between May and June of 2021 while she was employed at Roxana High School. The investigation was conducted by the Edwardsville Police Department, with assistance from the Roxana Police Department and the Madison County Child Advocacy Center. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Ali Foley, Chief of the Children’s Justice Division at the State’s Attorney’s Office, and Assistant State’s Attorney Rebecca Buettner. “This sentence should serve as a warning to those who use their positions of authority to prey upon our youths,” Haine

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Midwest students don't often get a chance to study the wonders of marine biology. SIU - Carbondale is working to change that.

EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has announced a temporary closure of E. High St. starting on Nov. 1, 2024. Pfund Construction will have E. High St. closed starting at N. Main St., and continuing to the alley east of 132 E. High St. The closure will begin on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, lasting through Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. See the map at the top of this story for the approximate location of the closure.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. – A shooting in St. Louis County has left one man dead, identified as 92-year-old Robert Prewett of the 6900 Block of Parc Charlene Drive in Florissant, MO. The incident occurred shortly before noon on the same day, prompting a response from the North County Precinct of the St. Louis County Police Department at 11:50 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and police have stated that the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have indicated that further information will be released as it becomes available. The St. Louis County Police Department is urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact them at 636-529-8210. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous or seeking a potential reward can reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477).

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From The Edwardsville Intelligencer:  Less than three months after the groundbreaking ceremony for Park North Golf Club, the progress on construction is evident off Route 143 in Edwardsville. The 12-acre development that sits in the southwest corner of Illinois 143 and Interstate 55 on the north side of Plummer Family Park will feature a state-of-the-art […]

October 31st is a date that holds a rich tapestry of significant events from around the world. One of the most notable events on October 31st occurred in 1517, when Martin Luther famously nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church in Germany. This act is widely recognized as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation, a movement that challenged the practices of the Roman Catholic Church and led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations. Luther's theses criticized the sale of indulgences and called for a return to biblical teachings. This pivotal moment not only transformed religious practices in Europe but also had profound social and political implications, setting the stage for modern democracy and individual rights. Fast forward to 1864, when Nevada was admitted to the United States as the 36th state. Known for its vast desert landscapes and the iconic Las Vegas Strip, Nevada's admission was significant during the American Civil

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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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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On This Day, Oct. 31, 1970 ...Led Zeppelin hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart with their third studio album, Led Zeppelin III. The album spent four weeks in…

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Here's a quick look at how the Post-Dispatch gathers election results for readers.

Michael Brown faced disability and gender discrimination when he was demoted from deputy superintendent at SLPS, one lawsuit claims.

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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