SWANSEA – In an effort to expand workforce training, State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure nearly $1.5 million to connect workers with the skills and resources they need to enter in-demand careers while helping employers build the qualified workforce they need to grow. “We have so many wonderful organizations in the Metro East who just want to help people, and all they need is the funds to do it,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I’m proud to see organizations
This Day in Music History: Mahler’s Giant Eighth Symphony Premieres On Sept. 12, 1910, Gustav Mahler conducted the world premiere of his Symphony No. 8 in Munich, creating one of the defining large-scale events in classical music. The work brought together an orchestra, eight vocal soloists, two mixed choruses and a boys’ chorus for a score of unusual breadth and ambition. Its opening is based on the Latin hymn “Veni, Creator Spiritus,” while its second half sets the
ALTON — The Alton Police Department conducted an impaired driving enforcement effort over Labor Day weekend in Alton as part of statewide safety initiatives aimed at impaired driving and seat belt use, resulting in one fugitive apprehended and 48 speeding citations. The department collaborated with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners across the state for the Illinois Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” campaign.
ST. LOUIS - We're starting the morning with some patchy fog, especially in our river valleys. Otherwise, it will be a hot and somewhat humid day. We could see a few showers overnight, but most of the activity looks to stay to our west. For Sunday, we'll have more clouds around thanks to rain and [...]
Missouri’s healthcare system routinely pays for a hospital stay, a surgery or a course of treatment, then reaches the edge of its own plan when the patient has no home in which to recover. For a person experiencing homelessness, “discharge” can mean returning to a shelter, vehicle or street while managing a wound, infection, cancer […]
Homemade 3D-printed guns have drawn national attention for adding to the proliferation of "ghost guns," firearms that can be difficult to trace because they lack serial numbers.
Select Nights – September 12-November 1 The thrills are about to get terrifying. Fright Fest returns to Six Flags St. Louis, transforming the park into a nighttime Halloween celebration filled […]
The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is celebrating its 28th season and its magical return in 2026! Step into a world of revelry, royalty, and adventure at the charming festival grounds […]
The Saint Louis Zoo presents Dinoroarus starting Friday, June 19th! The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting Friday, June 19, at Dinoroarus, a returning, temporary attraction for all-ages. […]
Get ready for high-octane action as the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series roar into St. Louis on September 12 and 13, respectively. […]
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