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A form of lithium-ion battery called LFP is becoming increasingly popular among automakers due to its advantages on cost, safety, and materials.

ST. LOUIS - It’s been 30 years since the iconic show FRIENDS first aired, and this November, the American Red Cross is asking donors to gather their friends and be there for patients by making a blood or platelet donation. Festive activities and busy calendars this time of year can disrupt normal routines, leading to a Dr.op in blood donation appointments. Eligible individuals are encouraged to make donating blood a priority, especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets. To celebrate 30 years of FRIENDS, all who come to give Nov. 18 - Dec. 8, 2024 will receive two pairs of custom FRIENDS + Red Cross socks, while supplies last, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Donors can keep a pair and gift a pair! For more details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Friends . In the spirit of FRIENDSgiving, donors can give with meaning. Those wishing to help patients make memories this holiday season can book a blood or platelet donation appointment

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ST. LOUIS — ’Tis the season at the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch ! Back by popular demand, the PJ’s and Pancakes with Santa cruises return alongside holiday dinner cruises and private holiday charters. The Riverboats are excited to announce a brand-new Caroling with Santa cruise this year. “We’re decking the halls because the holiday season is coming to the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch.” said Mary Lamie, Executive Vice President of Multi-Modal Enterprises, Bi-State Development. “Whether you’re looking for a festive, family-friendly outing or a memorable holiday party experience unlike any other, we’re thrilled to set the scene for memories that will last a lifetime.” Cruise reservations are required and can be made by calling 1-877-982-1410 or booking online at gatewayarch.com/buy-tickets . PJ’s and Pancakes with Santa Santa Claus is cruising to town! This holiday season, bring the whole family

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WOOD RIVER - Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is proud to announce the outstanding success of its Annual Fundraising Banquet, “Soaring to New Heights: Uplifting Our Community.” Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of their supporters, donors, and sponsors, RFM surpassed its fundraising goal of $130,000. As contributions continue to come in, the current total stands at $136,414. The event, held to strengthen RFM’s capacity to provide crucial services to children, youth, and families in crisis, was a powerful testament to the collective spirit of the community. Every dollar raised ensures that RFM can continue its mission of offering support such as trauma-informed counseling, educational programs, housing assistance, and more, uplifting individuals and empowering them to face life’s challenges with hope. “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support that made this event such a resounding success,” said Rachael Craddick, Fund Development Director

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Almost 70 people tied to Rockwood Summit High School have been sickened, with about 12 hospitalized.

ST. LOUIS – A teenager is fighting for his life after a shooting in Soulard. Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot around 10 p.m. Saturday night near Russell Boulevard and Eighth Street. Investigators have no released any details about any possible suspects or arrests. If you have any information, you’re asked to call police [...]

Police are searching for a 38-year-old man, saying to approach him with "extreme caution." He was last seen in Lincoln County.

Credit card rewards can be a nice perk on your everyday spending, but some Americans may be losing them to credit card interest charges.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says Ford was too slow to recall vehicles with faulty rearview cameras, and it failed to give the agency complete information.

The Justice Department wants to know if the sheriff's office has strategies when responding to people in "behavioral health crises," among many other requests.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) will host “BLACK — A Celebration of Black Research” on February 19, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Morris University Center Conference Center. The event aims to honor and promote research focused on Black scholarship and will feature the debut of a documentary alongside a preview of a forthcoming book by Dr. Timothy E. Lewis, an associate professor of political science and director of Black Studies at SIUE. The celebration is organized by a coalition that includes the Department of Political Science, the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office, the SIUE Graduate School, the Black Faculty and Staff Association, the Kimmel Belonging and Engagement HUB, University Marketing and Communications, and the Division for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Lewis, the first Black professor to achieve tenure in the SIUE Department of Political Science, will be joined by notable speakers including

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Here are this week's local business awardees, appointees, and hires.

Here are this week's local business acquisitions, milestones and honors.