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Missouri U.S. Senate candidates Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce are set for a live debate Thursday evening from KTVI-TV FOX 2/KPLR-TV studios in St. Louis.

In honor of Halloween, Paul McCartney is talking spooky encounters — and apparently he hasn’t had any, at least in his everyday life. “My dreams are very supernatural, I can go anywhere…

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Specialist Wooster Rancy is being held in pretrial confinement, according to a press release.

From KMOV:  For years there’s been a back and forth over what to do with the Optimist International building in the Central West End. The city has deemed the building historic, with its mid-century modern architecture. The history of the building has been a hang-up in the past, but now there is movement on turning […]

Beginning November 4, court dates in Courts 2 and 3 will be in person. Beginning January 2, 2025, most court dates will be in person.

The startup is in the process of relocating operations, including manufacturing, to the Cortex Innovation District from New York and has eight employees

For Energizer (NYSE: ENR), the Clayton-based manufacturer of batteries and car care products, its decision to put its name on the stadium of Major League Soccer franchise St. Louis City SC is part of a new, broader initiative to make its brand more recognizable locally.

This is a Francois' langur at the LA Zoo. There are fewer than 2,500 left in the world. He looks very venerable, no?

The new hotel, at the site of the former Clayton Police Department HQ, opened last week after more than two years of construction.

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine:  The cities of O’Fallon and St. Charles have partnered to fund, construct and operate a new law enforcement training facility located on an 87-acre site off Hwy. 79, north of Interstate 70, called The Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement. The center will be unique in the metro St. […]

RFK Jr. is a crackpot. He spent years as a left-wing crackpot and has recently transformed into a MAGA-loving right-wing crackpot, but the through-line is that he's been a certifiable crank for more than 20 years. So when Donald Trump says he's going to let his pal "go wild" on health and medicine if he ...continue reading "Would RFK Jr. ban vaccines in a Trump administration?"

From KMOV:  The City of Jennings City Council approved a general contractor to build a new community center. On Monday night, city council approved Aspire Construction Services as the project’s new general contractor. According to documents, the new community center will cost roughly $7 million and it will not include a city hall, like the […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro East residents were grateful for the free health screenings, clothing, haircuts and more provided at the first Fall Community Health Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alpha Complex in East St. Louis. Approximately 200 people participated. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Nursing (SON), along with its WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis, collaborated with the Metro East St. Louis Community Initiative and the Delta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. , to make the festival possible. “Hosting a health fair in East St. Louis, or any underserved area, is essential because it provides critical health screenings and resources that help identify and address health issues,” said Myjal Garner, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, assistant professor and WE CARE Clinic interim director. “It also addresses basic needs like clothing and food, improving physical well-being while fostering community trust and empowerment,

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BETHALTO - Zion Lutheran School in Bethalto, Ill. is proud to announce and celebrate the exceptional achievements of our Honor Roll students for their hard work and dedication to their studies during the first quarter. High Honor Roll: (pictured below) Avery Boots, Leticia Lorenz, Hunter Turner, Maelene Wright, Paolo Scheffel, Annabelle Bean, Claire Epps, Amelia Johnson, Grace Koch, Kylie Pfeiffer, Aidan Wheeler. Honor Roll: (pictured below) Jeremy Jones, Carter Whipple, Raine Sahuri, Isaiah Hanson. These students have demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for learning that truly exemplifies the spirit of Zion Saints. We commend their efforts and look forward to their continued success. Congratulations to all of our Honor Roll students! Keep striving for greatness. If you would like more information about Zion Lutheran School Bethalto Middle School, join us for an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Meet the Teachers, Classroom Tours, Q&A Session,

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From Area Development:  Successful site selection for manufacturing projects hinges on effective engagement with local stakeholders. These stakeholders, including economic development organizations, county officials, and city leaders, play a critical role in facilitating the site selection process and securing necessary approvals. This article explores strategies for identifying and engaging local stakeholders to ensure site selection […]

ALTON - “The witches, the spooks, the jesters, the clowns and their like will be in their glory tonight,” proclaimed the Alton Evening Telegraph on Oct. 31, 1924. The East End Improvement Association hosted the parade and a grand masquerade dance at Turner Hall, as they had done every year since 1916. The first Alton Halloween parade and dance in 1916 was held to celebrate the completion of the long-drawn-out East Broadway street paving project, which went from Henry to Cherry streets and was open for the first time on Oct. 31, 1916. The 1924 parade and dance were the biggest and best yet. The parade began at Front and Market Streets, went up Market to Broadway, and wound down Broadway to Turner Hall. The White Hussar band performed in costume and there were over 30 floats. An out-of-town woman who spent her first Halloween in Alton was overheard saying that she “had never had seen such a celebration.” Alton has always thrown a good party on Halloween, and

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