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A 22-year-old man was shot and killed just east of Kingshighway Boulevard in the Kingsway East neighborhood, according to St. Louis police.

Opening Reception Friday, Dec 6th from 5:30-7:30pm in the Kooyumjian Gallery at Webster University. This exhibit showcases the artistry of high school student photographers. The choice of subject, creativity and […]

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If you have poinsettias, you may be looking for ways to take care of them. Here are some pointers from the Missouri Botanical Garden:

The officer whose testimony led to Kurtis Watkins’ 25 year sentence had a history of racist social media posts.

Today, we take a journey through time to explore some significant events that have shaped our world on December 14th and 15th. In the realm of politics, December 14, 1981, marked a crucial moment in Middle Eastern history when Israel annexed the Golan Heights, a territory that had been captured from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War. This controversial move was met with widespread international condemnation and was considered illegal under international law. The Golan Heights remains a disputed territory, and the annexation has had long-lasting implications for Israeli-Syrian relations, contributing to ongoing tensions in the region. Another significant event on this day took place in 2017, when the United States formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This announcement by President Donald Trump sparked widespread protests and condemnation from various countries and international organizations. The decision was seen as a shift in U.S. foreign policy and had profound

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County Executive Sam Page said the council must pass a budget Tuesday or risk the county pausing in-person applications for the senior property tax freeze. Some councilmembers called his bluff.

The self-described "Jeff Bezos" of a multi-million dollar illegal marijuana operation said he began dealing the drug while in school at Mizzou almost 20 years ago.

PFAS chemicals have unexpectedly turned up in well water in rural farmland, far from any industrial areas, airports, or military bases.

Hmmm: The topic here is a defamation suit Donald Trump filed against ABC News last March. It's one of the zillions that Trump files regularly and loses just as regularly. But for some reason, only a few days before Trump would have been forced to sit through a damaging deposition, ABC caved and agreed to ...continue reading "Why did ABC News roll over for Donald Trump?"

Plant of the Week: Coral Bells, Heuchera, some varieties provide great Fall and Winter leaf color Now thru January 1st at Missouri Botanical Garden: Holiday Flower and Train Show. Garden admission is free to St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Now thru January 4th Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

District 4 is investigating a robbery that happened just before 7:30p.m. on December 14 in the 1200 block of Biddle. A 22-year-old man told officers he was smoking when an unknown man approached him asking if he can smoke with him. The 22-year-old told him no and then man produced a gun, demanding his property. […]

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ST. LOUIS – Make-A-Wish is excited to bring back The Holiday Wish Line for a second year to spread hope and joy this holiday season as part of the nonprofit’s “Wishful Giving” campaign. This special telephone hotline features uplifting, pre-recorded messages from wish kids, giving callers a burst of happiness whenever they need it until December 31. The Holiday Wish Line encourages people to take a break from their daily challenges and enjoy heartfelt messages that foster togetherness and celebrate the holiday spirit. While the holiday season can bring joy, it can also create anxiety and pressure due to societal and personal expectations for a "perfect" holiday experience. The hotline inspires a joyful season for everyone who calls. “The Holiday Wish Line was created to inspire hope and encouragement during the holiday season,” said Caroline Schmidt, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas. “There’s no one better suited

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ALTON - The first Alton Art Expo is planned for March 2025, and organizers are looking for artists. Charles Mooneyham, Stephen Scordias and Kimberlyn Renee have collaborated to create the Alton Art Expo at Milton Schoolhouse, with all proceeds going to Centerstone. Their goal is to provide a space for artists to showcase their work while raising awareness about mental health. “The hope and the idea behind the Alton Art Expo is this is where art, community and wellness will meet,” Mooneyham said. “Hopefully the art fair will serve as the bridge to connect the community to wellness through the empowerment of art. The expo is scheduled from 12–7 p.m. on March 29 and 12–5 p.m. on March 30, 2025, at Milton Schoolhouse in Alton. Mooneyham and Scordias said they hope to bring in approximately 60 artists to showcase their work. The vendor fee is $65 or $75 if two artists decide to split the booth, and this fee covers both days of the expo. Artists will

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ALTON - Jacob Warden knows sales, but he also understands the importance of helping others. Insurance, then, feels like a natural fit for him. Warden has his own Farmers Insurance storefront at 192 Alton Square Mall Drive in Alton. He builds his business around helping people understand what they’re buying and what insurance they need, and he works hard to make sure his clients are protected. “I’ve always been in sales, but I’ve also always wanted to help people,” he explained. “I feel like a lot of people with insurance just aren’t educated on what they need or what they know, and that’s kind of what I base my business around, just making sure people understand what they have and make sure they’re not overinsured or underinsured in certain areas.” Originally from Texas, Warden met his fiance, an Alton native, in Colorado. The two of them moved back to Alton during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Warden decided to open

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