When 1,700 people pack a room at SXSW (with hundreds more relegated to overflow spaces) to hear about a decentralized social media protocol, it’s clear something interesting is happening. The crowd that showed up for my conversation with Bluesky CEO Jay Graber this week wasn’t just there for another social media platform — they were […]
The St. Louis university is one of 45 under scrutiny for using a program to help students obtain a Ph.D. that allegedly "limits eligibility based on the race of participants."
GRANITE CITY – A man from Madison accused of burglarizing a Granite City home faces multiple felonies after also threatening and attacking a police officer. Victor S. Dantzson, 51, of Madison, Ill., was charged with residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), aggravated battery (a Class 2 felony,) and threatening a public official (a Class 3 felony). On March 4, 2025, Dantzson allegedly entered a home on Benton Street in Granite City without authority, intending to commit a theft. He also reportedly kicked a Granite City Police officer in the leg and threatened to kill the officer. According to a petition to deny Dantzson’s pretrial release, the homeowner found him using narcotics in their home after forcing his way inside. “Officers located defendant nearby and he resisted arrest, also kicking at officer and striking one in the leg. Defendant was found in possession of medications stolen from victim,” the petition adds. “After his arrest, defendant continued
A woman accused of making multiple terroristic threats toward St. Louis' Barnes Jewish Hospital, including some that allegedly referenced a mass shooting, now faces a felony charge.
Pearl Jam and Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron has released a new EP with singer Shaina Shepherd.The EP is called New Beginning and includes five tracks. If Shaina's name sounds familiar, that's probably because…
Michael Qualizza, majority owner of the Last Hotel STL at 1501 Washington Ave. in Downtown West, said the hotel is under contract to a Midwest-based hospitality group.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order Friday declaring a "State of Emergency" ahead of a highly-anticipated storm with strong winds, heavy rain, hail and more threats expected across the state.
Today marks National Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant, and businesses in St. Louis are joining in on the fun with the festivities and special deals.
Envy of None, the band featuring Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, is sharing another new single off their upcoming sophomore album, Stygian Wavz, which drops March 28.The latest is the track…
It’s been nearly seven months since Julisa Cannon, 31, was struck by a driver while walking home from work. Her family pleaded for the public’s help in finding the person who killed the mother of five.