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This Day in History on October 22: The Cuban Missile Crisis

1 year 2 months ago
October 22nd has seen its fair share of significant events throughout history. Starting with a major global event, we go back to 1962 when President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis. This event marked a critical point in the Cold War, as the U.S. discovered Soviet ballistic missiles stationed in Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of Florida. On October 22nd, Kennedy informed the American public about the imminent threat and announced a naval blockade of Cuba, urging the Soviet Union to dismantle the missile sites. The tense standoff lasted for 13 days and brought the world to the brink of nuclear war, illustrating the high stakes of the Cold War era. Speaking of international events, October 22nd also witnessed the formation of the United Nations in 1945. Established in the aftermath of World War II, the UN aimed to foster international cooperation and prevent future conflicts. The organization has since played a crucial role in addressing globa

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Suspect arrested after 20+ neglected dogs found in search

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A suspect is charged after police find multiple weapons and over 20 dogs during a search warrant investigating animal cruelty in north St. Louis. The search warrant was conducted on the 8000 block of Riverview Boulevard in north St. Louis' North Pointe neighborhood. During the search, St. Louis Metropolitan Police say they [...]
Nick Gladney

Meet the active NBA players from the St. Louis area

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis has been without an NBA team for over 55 years now after the Hawks packed their things and transitioned to Atlanta in 1968. Although the city doesn't have its own top-notch professional basketball team, there are a few homegrown talents to follow with the 2024-25 NBA season on the horizon. [...]
Nick Gladney

Off the Record

1 year 2 months ago

Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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Patrick

St. Louis Downtown Airport Awarded More Than $4.7M for Taxiway Construction Project

1 year 2 months ago

St. Louis Downtown Airport has been awarded $4,740,328 in funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Grant Program to help cover the cost of completing the third phase of construction for its taxiway reconstruction project. The work on Taxiway Bravo will be completed under an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The multi-phased planning, design […]

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Kelle Sutton

More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products

1 year 2 months ago
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of “forever chemicals” in everyday consumer products or professional firefighting foam. The legislation includes bans on PFAS in apparel, cleaning products, cookware, and cosmetic and menstrual products. Meanwhile, lawmakers in some states also passed measures that […]
Shalina Chatlani

Injuries reported in two-vehicle crash on the Poplar Street Bridge

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - Multiple people are injured after a crash on the Poplar Street Bridge Tuesday morning. The crash occurred a little after 7:25 a.m. on the Poplar Street Bridge, involving a car and a semi-truck. Illinois State Police responded to the crash. Injuries has been reported, but the conditions of those involved are unknown. [...]
Nick Gladney