October 21 has been a day marked by significant events that have shaped our world across centuries and continents. Turning back the clock to the 18th century, October 21, 1805, stands out with the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval engagement during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, under Admiral Lord Nelson, defeated the combined fleets of France and Spain, decisively asserting British naval dominance. This victory not only prevented Napoleon’s invasion plans of Britain but also shaped European geopolitics for years to come. Nelson’s leadership and sacrifice during the battle have become iconic symbols in naval history. In the realm of politics and governance, October 21, 1965, marks the establishment of the Indo-Pakistani ceasefire after the intense and brief conflict known as the Second Kashmir War. The ceasefire, brokered by international actors, helped de-escalate tensions on the Indian subcontinent, although the underlying issues remained unresolved for decades.
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 […]
The funding formula for Missouri’s public schools is poised for wide-ranging changes as work groups studying elements of the model reached the halfway point of their work at meetings on Monday. The groups, led by the state education department’s former finance chief Kari Monsees, have convened three times each. They are scheduled to meet three […]
You can expect a mostly sunny day in the River Bend and Metro East areas with a high of 61 and a low of 40. Winds will be quite breezy, coming from the west at 17 mph with gusts up to 43 mph. Despite the sunshine, the afternoon will feel a bit cooler with a feels like temperature around 57. This morning starts out clear and crisp, then the afternoon stays mostly sunny but windy. The wind will be strong enough to remind you to hold onto your hats. Evening brings clear skies and a chilly feel with temperatures dropping into the 40s and wind gusts still around 25 mph. Overnight remains clear and chilly with lows around 40. The allergy outlook shows moderate mold levels and low ragweed, with air quality considered moderate for particle pollution. Tomorrow will be sunny and breezy as well, with a high near 61 and a low around 38. Expect another cool but bright day. For live updates throughout the day, visit RiverBender.com/weather .
On October 18, 2025, just before 1:00AM, District 4 officers responded to the 1600 block of Biddle for a ShotSpotter call, that was almost immediately upgraded to a call for a shooting.
From St. Louis Business Journal: Office furniture company CI Select wants to relocate its headquarters from Maryland Heights to Midtown where it would share a building with local investor Jordan Goodman’s new Mexican restaurant concept. It’s a move that has the St. Louis Board of Aldermen considering a bill that would reimburse CI Select for […]
Federal immigration officials told U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis that no agents have violated internal use-of-force policies in clashes with protesters, nor had any been disciplined for it.
St. Louis has a strong presence in the NBA, with stars like Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Jordan Goodwin, Caleb Love, and Ryan Kalkbrenner all hailing from the city and making an impact on the court.
For more than fifty years the U.S. right wing has embraced a neat trick: by claiming that literally anything in factual opposition to their beliefs is “biased” and therefore must be discarded as unreliable, they’ve bullied U.S. media into becoming a feckless mess terrified of accusations of “liberal bias.” Of course, if you ask the […]
Columnist Michael Berg points out increasingly extreme comments from former State Representative Stacey Newman, who leads the Missouri Alliance Network PAC.
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 […]
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