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While no federal law exists to prohibit Americans from sharing ballot selfies, it can't be done just anywhere. Many states have laws that directly or indirectly prohibit voters from sharing ballot selfies and, in some cases, even taking photos with their ballots.

Springboard to Learning, which brings teaching artists into St. Louis classrooms, will host its annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser on October 5.

According to the American Historical Association, states have been busy in recent years adding new requirements to the social studies curriculum: Since 2017 there's been an uptick in the number of states requiring the study of specific groups (Black, LGBT, etc). Since 2012 there's been a steady increase in civics and US government requirements. In ...continue reading "Raw data: High school history curriculums"

Gateway Arch Park Foundation, the conservancy for the nearby Arch grounds and surrounding areas, Thursday confirmed it’s the group that is seeking to buy the vacant Millennium hotel property in downtown St. Louis.

A sinkhole is forcing a family out of their south city home.

Police have not identified any of the victims after two quadruple shootings in 24 hours, less than a mile apart from each other.

A man and woman from St. Charles were arrested Wednesday for a shooting at a gas station during a drug deal gone wrong.

BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce they have added four new members to its growing Board of Directors. The newest members joining the board are Dr. Theresa Anasti, Michael Schaltenbrand, Jamie Hall and Victoria Mauch. The nonprofit human services agency located in Southern Illinois has four Board Officers and a total of 21 members. “We are so thankful for each member of our Board of Directors,” said Caritas Family Solutions CEO Gary Huelsmann. “It is so exciting whenever we have the opportunity to add more members to our board, each coming with a variety of skill sets, knowledge and experience in varying industries. The more diverse our board is the better. When our board members meet, it gives us a chance to discuss our growth, strategize for how to make the agency the best it can be and focus on how to impact even more lives.” The agency serves more than 6,300 people, is the third-largest provider of foster care in the state

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The vacant Millennium Hotel located off South 4th Street downtown has been purchased by a St. Louis-based nonprofit as of Wednesday.

Two foreign nationals are behind bars following an alleged ATM skimming operation in St. Louis. Investigators say the duo stole $400,000 over the course of nine months.

The suit alleges that Nelly didn't properly credit them for contributions on the album, one of the bestselling rap albums ever with more than 10 million copies sold.

GRAFTON - At the Grafton City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Mayor Morrow presented three certificates of appreciation on behalf of the Council, the city, and the Grafton Chamber of Commerce. The Brooks family, Michael, Peg and Nickie, were honored for their hard work and another spectacular success of Grafton’s Thursday Night Music in the Park program throughout the summer. “Music in the Park wouldn’t exist as it does today without the hard work and dedication of Peg Brooks and her family team who orchestrate the events. Solid backup came from the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, (Dan Ebbing, President), that sponsored the 15 weeks of family fun and from Jake Weber and his Public Works crew who kept The Grove Memorial Park in top shape,” said Mayor Morrow. Peg researches and books the bands with Mike and Nickie’s invaluable help. Her “Go to” problem-solver is Alderman Andy Jackson, also a Chamber member. “The number of individua

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Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary... Read More

Dealing with regulations and red tape can be frustrating. In fact, those obstacles often keep highly qualified suppliers from selling to the government. The Missouri APEX Accelerator, formerly Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, helps businesses — including small, disadvantaged, veteran and women owned firms — obtain federal, state and local government contracts. Whether you’re a […]

After 30 years, St. Louis-based architecture, planning, urban design and interiors firm Trivers moved to a new office space. Here's why.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Residents on North Peoria Avenue said a U-Haul pickup truck that had a dead baby inside had been parked in a driveway for several hours and the windows had been rolled up. Also, the mother of dead boy, admitted she was alone with the child for the better of the day [...]