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On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967 ...The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died at the age of 32.Epstein died from a drug overdose and was found by his butler in his London…

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On this day, August 27th, history has borne witness to a cascade of significant events that have shaped the world as we know it. 1962 - NASA Launches Mariner 2 One of the most significant events in space exploration history occurred on August 27, 1962, when NASA launched the Mariner 2 spacecraft. This mission made history by becoming the first successful interplanetary probe to fly by another planet, Venus. The Mariner 2 mission provided invaluable data about Venus’s atmosphere and surface, marking a monumental leap in our understanding of the solar system. It set the stage for future space exploration and reaffirmed humanity's quest to explore the unknown. 1883 - Krakatoa Eruption On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupted in one of the most violent volcanic events ever recorded. The explosion was so powerful that it obliterated most of the island, triggered massive tsunamis, and caused a significant drop in global temperatures. The eruption's

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The St. Louis skyline will look a little different at night throughout the month of September.

The superintendent for Fort Zumwalt School District is retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Paul Myers joined the district in 1999, eventually serving as the principal for South Middle School before moving into district level administration roles. “Although my time as superintendent will be relatively short, I have been fortunate to work at the district level for the past 16 years.” Myers said in an Aug. 23 letter to staff and the community. “During that time, I…

September 7th, 2024: 9am – 12pm – Our biannual park clean-up will get Lindenwood Park spruced up and ready for … MoreFall Park Clean-Up

In all Olympic time periods, St. Louis viewing of the Paris Games significantly outperformed delivery of the 2020 Tokyo Games.

DES PERES, Mo. - A large group of volunteer pastors and counselors at 99.1 Joy FM are offering prayers for anyone struggling. 99.1 Joy FM is hosting a 'Help & Hope' event to bring prayers to people through the phone for anyone struggling with anything in their lives. From 6-10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, callers [...]

Donald G. Winter, 59, of West Alton, was driving a van that crashed at about 3:25 p.m. Monday.

ST. LOUIS - Residents across the region are being urged to take precautions as a heat advisory remains in effect today, with temperatures expected to drop slightly Wednesday but still remain warm. The National Weather Service issued the advisory due to high temperatures and reasonably high humidity levels attributed to a ridge of high pressure over the area. Meteorologist Brad Charboneau advised residents to stay indoors as much as possible and use air conditioning to avoid heat-related illnesses. "If you have to be outside, drink a lot of water and don’t overexert yourself," Charboneau said. "Pay attention to your body. If you feel fatigued, don’t overdo it." The heat advisory is expected to expire by tomorrow, as temperatures are projected to decrease just enough not to extend it. However, residents should still exercise caution and be mindful of the heat. Public health officials recommend staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks if outdoor activity is necessary.

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Planned Parenthood’s chapters in Missouri said Monday they are suing state officials after the health care provider was booted from the state’s Medicaid program.

The appeals court found the Missouri law violated a section of the U.S. Constitution known as the supremacy clause, which asserts that federal law takes precedence over state laws.

Greenwood Pines Elementary School in the Rockwood School District is closed on Tuesday due to a significant power outage, with Adventure Club also canceled and parents asked to pick up their children as soon as possible.

Students who were already picked up by bus will be returned home, according to the school's website.

The injury comes as city leaders work to invest millions into traffic calming infrastructure.