October 22 has been a date marked by a wide array of significant events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. One of the most impactful events occurred in 1962, during the height of the Cold War, when President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation about the discovery of Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba. This moment, known as the Cuban Missile Crisis, placed the world on the brink of nuclear war and ultimately led to a tense 13-day standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union. Kennedy's televised speech on October 22, 1962, revealed the existence of these missiles and announced a naval blockade around Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments. This decisive action and the subsequent negotiations helped avert a potential nuclear catastrophe and remain a defining moment in global diplomacy. Traveling back to 1797, October 22 marks the day when the French explorer and naturalist Nicolas Baudin set sail from France on an expedition to map the coast of Australia.
Missourians are preparing for the effects of state utility legislation passed this spring along with new policies contained in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” both of which are expected to cause a spike in energy bills. Signed into law by Gov. Mike Kehoe in April, Senate Bill 4 allows utilities to charge customers for […]
Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]
Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Pirates and Pumpkins—a fun-filled event where buccaneers of all […]
The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2025 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 3 - October 27, 2025. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]
Stevie Nicks' first Barbie doll was so popular that Mattel is back with another one.The original Stevie Barbie, inspired by her Fleetwood Mac-era Rumours look, was released in 2023 and quickly sold…
The River Bend area can expect a sunny and breezy day with a high near 63 and a low around 37. Winds will be WNW at 14 mph with gusts up to 29 mph. It will feel a bit cooler, with the highs feeling around 61 and the lows feeling like 34. This morning starts clear and cool, warming up to a bright and breezy afternoon. The sun will shine for nearly 11 hours, making it a great day to be outside. Winds will pick up in the afternoon and evening, adding some movement to the cooler air. Overnight, skies remain clear and chilly with temperatures dropping to near 37. Mold levels are moderate, so those with allergies might want to take some precautions. Tomorrow brings plenty of sunshine again with a high near 61 and a low around 35, keeping it cool but pleasant. Stay on top of changing conditions by checking live updates at RiverBender.com/weather .
As President Donald Trump prepares to send National Guard troops — from either Oregon, California or possibly Texas — into Portland, Oregon, entrepreneur Sarah Shaoul watches with deep concern. A three-decade resident of the Portland area, Shaoul leads a coalition of roughly 100 local small businesses, including many dependent on foot traffic. Armed troops could […]
John Pertzborn was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award after 40 years in St. Louis news, presented to him by Heat Up/Cool Down St. Louis founder Gentry Trotter during his last newscast.
If Elon Musk probably has a superpower, it isn’t his engineering or business savvy. It’s probably his rank opportunism. The latest case in point: this week saw a massive outage for Amazon Web Services (AWS) that managed to take many of your favorite websites and services offline. The outage also hampered the workflows of countless […]
Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]
In 2025, almost everyone is online. Overnight shipping, online bill pay and endless streaming services are at our fingertips. And as technology and society shift to meet those changes, people living in rural Missouri don’t want to be left out of the conversation just because their packages may take more time to arrive. Under a […]
Representative Wesley Bell has introduced a bill to ensure that FEMA's disaster response is classified as an 'essential function', preventing delays in federal aid due to political gridlock, following the devastating May 16 tornado in St. Louis.
St. Louis city leaders have launched the STL Recovers Outreach Center to provide tornado survivors with essential city services, as well as a relief program funded by FEMA, the State of Missouri, and the City of St. Louis to offer free debris removal and demolition of unsafe structures.
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