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Lucia G. Lohmann, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, becomes the first woman to lead the Missouri Botanical Garden.

ST. LOUIS - This year, multi-platinum rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) kicks off a monumental winter tour on Nov. 13, 2024. This year marks a triple celebration: 20 years of their beloved rock opera "THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE," reaching their 20 millionth concertgoer, and surpassing a phenomenal $20 million donated to charity. TSO will return to St. Louis for one spectacular show on Dec. 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. at Enterprise Center. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 at 10 a.m. online at LiveNation.com and ticketmaster.com , with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Duo Dogs. Beginning with the public on sale, a limited number of specially priced $49.99 tickets (plus applicable taxes and fees) will be available for one week or while supplies last. TSO remains true to the vision of their late founder, Paul O’Neill , by being one of rock's most generous bands. This year, the band will surpass a staggering

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WOOD RIVER — In a poignant tribute, Deputy Chief Nate Kamp and Engineer/Paramedic Tyler Staicoff of the Wood River Fire Department spent their Sunday morning, Sept. 8, 2024, participating in the Clayton 911 Memorial Stair Climb. The event in Clayton, Mo., was held to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters who perished in the 9/11 attacks. Kamp and Staicoff climbed 110 floors, each fully equipped with gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, replicating the grueling conditions faced by the firefighters on that tragic day in 2001. Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut expressed his pride in the dedication shown by his team members. "We couldn’t be more proud of Deputy Chief Nate Kamp and Engineer/Paramedic Tyler Staicoff," said Stahlhut. "Congratulations, gentlemen, and thank you for representing our service and department." The tribute underscores the ongoing commitment of firefighters to honor their fallen comrades and the enduring impact of the events of September 11,

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Today on TAP: The money is not that huge, but the optics are terrible.

The top three finishers combined to spend $27.5 million in the Republican primary for governor, with the winner, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, accounting for almost two-thirds of the total, newly filed campaign disclosure reports show. Overall, Republicans in statewide contests spent almost $65 million, compared to just $4.8 million in the Democratic Party, where the […]

The new executive will be Missouri Botanical Garden's eighth president and the first woman to hold that post in the nonprofit's history.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – A suspect has been arrested following a violent home invasion early Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, 2024, according to Fairview Heights Police. At 2:15 a.m. on August 28, 2024, Fairview Heights patrol officers responded to a reported home invasion on Stites Avenue. The suspect, identified as Markeithion D. Moore, 19, allegedly entered the residence unlawfully through a window. Moore, who was known to the victim, physically battered the victim multiple times, Fairview Heights Police said. Another occupant of the residence witnessed the assault. After being discovered, Moore reportedly stole a cell phone and fled the scene through the same window. Despite an immediate search, officers were initially unable to locate him. The victim utilized a tracking feature on the stolen cell phone, which revealed its location at a nearby business. Officers responded to the business and located Moore inside. Upon seeing the officers, Moore attempted to evade capture but was ordered

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Jim Edmonds is looking to part with his Frontenac mansion.

I see that Kamala Harris now has an extensive issues page on her website. People have been whining about its absence forever, and now that it's here I predict that about 17 people will bother reading it. My favorite is this one: Politically, I'm sure this is a winner. Logically, not so much. It is, ...continue reading "We need higher energy costs"

Khalil Hughes, 23, and his sister, Breonna C. White, 25, were each charged Friday with first-degree murder in the deaths of 22-year-old Derrick Hudson, of Ferguson, and 26-year-old Jacqueline Griffin, of St. Louis County, on Sept. 22, 2019.

Klune will visit the St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch on September 14 to discuss the sequel to "The House in the Cerulean Sea."

Bruce Springsteen's wife, Patti Scialfa, has joined the multiple myeloma brigade that includes me, Tom Brokaw, Steve Scalise, Karen Tumulty, and maybe even Queen Elizabeth II. I wish her the best of luck.

The city of St. Louis maintains ownership of the Stifel Theatre. The Blues ownership group said that it has taken full control of the lease after buying out its partners.

The late David Bowie has his first-ever #1 song on the country charts thanks to country star Chris Young.Young’s latest single, “Young Love & Saturday Nights,” just hit the top…

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Three Missouri hunters are facing misdemeanor charges related to poaching, after a nine-month investigation identified them as Bonne Terre residents Kevin Click and Travis Wadlow, who collectively face 15 charges.

Illinois is investing $25.3 million in vehicle charging stations, with Madison County receiving $649,240 in grants to install 182 new charging stations along Illinois interstates.

The ownership group of the St. Louis Blues hockey team has purchased the remaining equity stake in Stifel Theatre from Joe McKee III and Chris McKee, assuming complete ownership of the long-term lease for the historic venue.

Link taxes are bad, m’kay? They harm the public. They harm the open internet. And they harm the news orgs themselves. There is no reason to support them at all. But, many (thankfully not all!) media organizations and politicians love them. Media orgs like them because they think it will bring them free money (though, […]