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Hallmark announced Thursday that the premiere date for its movie "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" will air on Saturday, November 30, at 7 p.m. CT.

A Cole County Circuit Court judge must soon decide whether Missouri voters will be able to  enshrine sports betting in the state’s constitution. A lawsuit brought by two political strategists questions the validity of the signature verification process used by the Secretary of State’s Office. The proposal was certified for the November ballot after being […]

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson attended the 67th annual Governor’s Conference on Economic Development in the Central West End Thursday.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that an anti-abortion GOP official used misleading language to summarize a ballot question designed to restore abortion rights in the state. Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker threw out a description of the amendment as written by the office of Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, [...]

For most, the sight of a sunflower holds feelings of happiness and a symbol of loyalty or adoration, considered lucky by some cultures. In the Metro East, they’re taking on a different meaning at the airport.

ALTON - The Alton Expo opens this weekend with carnival rides, fair food, live music and vendors. Starting on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, community members can enjoy the event all weekend at the Alton Amphitheater. Admission to the Alton Expo is free. “When that Ferris wheel goes up, people know it’s the Expo,” said Dan Herkert, Amphitheater Commission Chair. “It’s an event that anybody can come to, and there’s something for everybody between the rides, the food, the beverages and the different musical options. We’re really hoping that we have another good crowd again this year. The community has really supported this event since it came back.” The Expo is open from 5–10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Polly and the Pocket, which Herkert describes as “a high-energy, female-fronted alternative rock band,” will play at 7 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, you can check out the Expo from 5–11 p.m. with music

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Vox points me today to a new paper suggesting the following sequence of events: In 2006, a fungal disease called white nose syndrome starts killing off bats. Bats fail to eat insects. Farmers have to use more pesticide. Pesticides kill babies. Infant mortality goes up. Here's the inevitable chart: The researcher, Eyal Frank, found that ...continue reading "Unintended consequence of the day: Bats and infant mortality"

A longtime flooring retailer is closing down – including shuttering four St. Louis-area stores – after efforts to find a buyer failed.

Over the past year, two dozen AI-related lawsuits and their myriad infringement claims have been winding their way through the court system. None have yet reached a jury trial. While we all anxiously await court rulings that can inform our future interaction with generative AI models, in the past few weeks we have suddenly been […]

ALTON - The Mississippi Earthtones Festival, presented by Alton Main Street and the Sierra Club, is a celebration of our river through art, music, and conservation. The 18th annual event will be held at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. There is no charge for admission. Each year, MEF introduces a fresh theme along with an exciting array of new components. This year's theme, "Emerge and Be Heard," reflects the festival's coming of age at 18—a pivotal time filled with important decisions. Additionally, it honors the simultaneous emergence of the 13-year Brood alongside the 17-year Brood, symbolizing a powerful moment of growth and connection. Local artists have been commissioned to build large installations to enhance the festival grounds. The Riverbend Yarn Bombers are knitting & crocheting a colorful textile cottage and garden, cultivating a space for the community in a fantasy environment that inspires growth and stewardship of th

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Pam Hupp did not attend the latest hearing Thursday at the St. Charles County Courthouse, but her public defender put up no less of a fight for DNA evidence in the case.

BELLEVILLE - Employees of Revity Credit Union united during the month of August to raise $1,230.00 in support of SWIC Programs and Services for Older Persons Foster Grandparent Program through their Revel for a Cause Jeans Program. The Revel for a Cause Jeans Program is an employee funded program that gives Revity Credit Union employees the opportunity to support the credit union philosophy of people helping people. By making a monthly, monetary donation to a local organization, Revity Credit Union employees can wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. At Revity Credit Union, our commitment lies in supporting our community and prioritizing our members' well-being. We have proudly selected SWIC Programs and Services for the Older Persons Foster Grandparent Program in Belleville as the recipient of our Revel for a Cause donation. This choice was rooted in their dedication to enriching the lives of seniors and other individuals through engaging, health-promoting,

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Just for fun, I want to show you what would happen if, against all odds, Donald Trump enacted a 20% tariff on all imports and it had no effect on the volume of imports. Here it is: For example, in 2023 the federal government had a budget deficit of $1.8 trillion. Total imports—every car, every ...continue reading "Trump and his tariffs"