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The Animal Protective Association of Missouri in Olivette welcomed a ram named Isaac Bruce into their shelter last week after it was found by police.

Editor’s note: This five-day series explores the priorities of voters in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as they consider the upcoming presidential election. With the outcome expected to be close, these “swing states” may decide the future of the country. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Some voters are already casting early ballots […]

Plant of the Week: native Goldenrod If you are only looking for St. Louis Area Plant Sales (plant sales & swaps- plants, native plants, tree & shrub seedings + seed swaps) here’s a page for them. No additions this week, just deleted past events. Fall Color Reports. Missouri and Illinois November 15th Deadline for Grade … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

Missouri voters can request an absentee ballot starting Tuesday. Here's what you need to know if you plan on voting early.

Unity Fest 20204

Diverse Performers · Inspiring Speakers · Free Food & Drinks · Free Kid’s Crafts & Activities · Interfaith Prayers · Local Organization Booths

The third-ever Unity Fest will be held 11-4 PM on September 28th, 2024 at Leclaire Park, Edwardsville. We are soliciting fellow well-wishers of humanity, both individuals and organizations, to help with the success of this event. 

This free festival will include a main stage showcasing inspiring speakers and culturally diverse performers in promotion of the event theme: Serving CommUNITY Together. Family-friendly activities and age-appropriate lessons on diversity and unity. Interfaith prayers will be shared from a variety of denominations and religions. Additionally, booths throughout the park will feature like-minded organizations sharing information and/or activities. 

In an effort to uphold an inclusive spirit, no commerce will take place at the festival. Our sponsors will provide free food and non-alcoholic drinks from local minority-owned businesses. 

Our hope is to bring together as many different faces and voices of our community as possible. We look forward to your participation in this important event.

Elon Musk’s superpower does not appear to be rocket science or electric cars—it’s an uncanny ability to misunderstand why ExTwitter’s features exist. The clear takeaway from the book “Character Limit” about his Twitter takeover was that he only views the platform’s features through the lens of whether or not he, the richest man in the […]

The Mixer at The Sheldon -  A blend of music, art, food, and fun.

There is a special energy at The Sheldon when an art gallery opening reception and concert happen on the same night, and this year, we created an entire event around it – a celebration of the new season.

The Mixer promises to be a vibrant evening filled with music, art, and community spirit. We will kick off the season with the Folk Series opener, the Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife duo, The War and Treaty, alongside the much-anticipated gallery opening night showcasing our featured artists.

Free and open to the public, The Mixer features music by DJ sheBeatz, food vendors, and mocktails and cocktails on the Steward Family Plaza.

This is not just an opening; it’s a celebration of culture, community, and creativity. Whether you're a fan of live music, a lover of art, or simply looking for a lively evening out, this event offers fun for everyone.

Event: The Mixer: A Party to Celebrate the 24-25 Season at The Sheldon
When: Friday, September 27, 2024, 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
Tickets: Free and open to the public. Food and beverages available for purchase. Tickets to The War and Treaty concert sold separately at thesheldon.org.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is holding up compensation for generations of Americans who developed cancer after exposure to the nation’s nuclear weapons program, several members of Congress said Tuesday.  At a news conference in Washington, D.C, U.S. House members and Senators stood beside advocates from Missouri and tribal nations in the southwest who have […]

You'll soon be able to order another batch of free COVID tests from the federal government.

Police are searching for a group of suspects in connection to the robbing of a 13-year-old on Saturday.

EDWARDSVILLE – A restoration project is set to begin that will transform a 2-acre plot at the City’s Joe Glik Park into a native prairie habitat. The prairie project space sits on a sloping piece of land on the southeast edge of the 42-acre park at 710 East Lake Drive. It is near a smaller patch where the parks staff previously planted sunflowers, an effort that yielded mixed results and required an ongoing investment of time and materials. Nate Tingley, the director of the Parks & Recreation Department, believed there was a better path forward for the space. “Our vision was to replace that planting, expand it and thereby reduce the amount of mowing we had to do on a regular basis, which then cuts costs in the long run,” he said. “We knew this would be aesthetically pleasing and good for wildlife – bugs, birds and pollinators.” Nearly 40 different types of flowering plants and prairie grasses – dubbed a “showy mixed height prairie”

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DOW - Multiple charges have been filed against a man from Dow accused of grabbing, pushing, and shooting at the same victim. James M. Witt, 58, of Dow, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, a Class 4 felony, and domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. On Sept. 16, 2024, Witt allegedly shot at an individual as they were entering another individual’s truck, with one shot missing the driver by approximately three feet. Witt was additionally charged with grabbing the first individual by the shirt and pushing them against a porch railing, resulting in the count of domestic battery. Jersey County court records indicate Witt was granted pretrial release from custody on standard conditions. His preliminary hearing has been set for Oct. 7, 2024. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Elton John's new book, Farewell Yellow Brick Road: Memories of My Life on Tour, is out now. It includes Elton's detailed reminiscences of his touring career, both from the past and…

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The St. Louis Preservation Board on Monday rejected a developer’s appeal of the board’s prior decision withholding demolition of three historic buildings to build an apartment complex in Tower Grove South.

A juvenile who threatened a shooting at Normandy High School was arrested Monday on one count of making terroristic threats.

GLEN CARBON – At 4:13 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, the Glen Carbon Police announced a missing man had been found and was safe. The police said at this time no other information will be released about the situation. The Glen Carbon Police Department released information earlier in the day on Tuesday that a missing person was reported on September 23, 2024. Officers responded to a call from the 300 Block of Glen Crossing Road where a woman reported that her husband, Scott E. Shaw, had left their residence on foot at approximately midnight and had not returned. Scott E. Shaw, 34, was described as 6 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 240 pounds, with brown hair that is balding and brown eyes. The police were initially uncertain about Shaw's intended destination.

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Six St.Louis area projects designed to address food insecurity in urban areas have been awarded funding from the MO Department of Agriculture.The monies come from the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program and will be used to increase food production and availablity for local residents. Earth Dance in Ferguson, UG Commissary in Bridgeton, Seed St.Louis, and Midtown…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are moving to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress after a contentious back-and-forth with the Cabinet secretary about an appearance to testify on the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Blinken, in a letter to Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, says that he…

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