Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
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 […]
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 invites all incoming kindergarteners to attend kindergarten enrollment, where families can tour the schools, meet the teachers and more. All families with children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2026, are asked to attend if you are living within the district. Students will take a pre-k assessment while their caregivers complete the enrollment process. Afterwards, families can enjoy a tour of the school, meet with teachers, eat a snack, pos
Foo Fighters have released a new song called "Of All People," a track off the band's upcoming album, Your Favorite Toy."Of all people, you survived/ When no one else could stay…
A cracked window can change your whole mood—even if the room looks exactly the same. The air feels lighter. Your head feels clearer. You might even stand up straighter without meaning to. That reaction isn’t just “in your head.” It’s a mix of biology, memory, and the way humans are built to read the world through smell, temperature, and movement. Fresh air feels like a reset button People often describe fresh air as “clean,” “crisp,” or
On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set out from Southampton on its first voyage, carrying more than 2,200 passengers and crew toward New York. At the time, the ship stood for modern engineering and confidence in new technology: it was larger, faster, and more luxurious than most ocean liners of its era, and it was widely described as exceptionally safe. What followed—after the Titanic struck an iceberg four days later and sank—became one of the best-known maritime disasters in
Eliseo Affholter noticed a car following him, moving slowly as he walked through the streets of Milan. Walking was his wind-down routine after work at a Kraft Heinz plant, where on Feb. 24, he had just finished a 12-hour overnight shift. As he walked along East Grand Avenue, he saw flashing lights and vehicles lined […]
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
WOOD RIVER – A new work schedule for the Wood River Fire Department was approved this week on a one-year trial basis in an effort to boost the wellness and work-life balance of the city’s firefighters. On April 6, 2026, City Council members unanimously approved an ordinance amending the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the city and the International Association of Firefighters Local 2371 to modify the work schedule of union Fire Department employees for a one-year trial
EDWARDSVILLE – A New Mexico resident accused of hiding the proceeds of illegal activity in a vehicle while driving through Madison County faces felony charges. Antonio Hernandez, 22, of Las Cruces, N.M., was charged on April 1, 2026 with two counts of money laundering, both Class 1 felonies, in Madison County. On March 30, 2026, Hernandez reportedly knowingly transported $285,000 in U.S. currency which was “wrapped in bundles and hidden within a concealed compartment of a motor