Welcome to this day in history, where we take a closer look at significant events that have shaped our world on February 24th across various years. Let’s rewind to February 24, 1968, when the first-ever video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, hit the market in the United States. This moment marked the dawn of a new era in entertainment, introducing families to the concept of playing games on their televisions. Although it featured simple graphics and limited capabilities compared to today’s standards, the Odyssey set the stage for the video game industry, which has since evolved into a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon. On February 24, 1991, the world watched as the final Soviet troops left Hungary, marking a pivotal moment in the decline of Soviet influence in Eastern Europe. This event was part of a larger trend of political transformation in the region, which ultimately led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union later that year. The withdrawal of Soviet forces
DENT COUNTY, Mo. - Montauk State Park is set to reopen on Monday after closing due to significant damage from a flood in November. The park, located in Salem at the headwaters of the river, was closed after sustaining significant damage from a flood on Nov. 4th last year. Efforts are underway to restore the [...]
Authorities say Shawn E. Singer attacked a man shortly before 6 p.m. Friday inside a Dierbergs at 12595 Olive Boulevard, in unincorporated St. Louis County.
MARYVILLE — The Maryville Police Association is set to host its second annual Donut Dash 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Drost Park in Maryville. This community event aims to raise funds for local families facing challenges. Participants can register for the event online, with an early registration fee of $35 available until April 26, 2025. After the April 26 date, the race price will increase to $40. Proceeds from the Donut Dash will directly benefit the Maryville Police Association, which was established to support families in need within the community. For more information and to register, interested individuals can visit the event's website. To sign up, click here: https://runsignup.com/.../Maryville/MaryvillePoliceDonutDash
A pair of state senators are laying the groundwork for Clay County to compete for a new Chiefs training facility or Royals stadium, while the top Republican in the Missouri House is imploring Jackson County leaders to come up with a new plan to keep the teams from leaving the state. Both teams publicly expressed […]
The 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) continues to quietly help fund a number of extremely popular community-owned, open access fiber deployments that are challenging entrenched U.S. monopoly power, and driving super cheap, community-owned and operated fiber networks into long neglected towns. New York State, for example, just leveraged ARPA funds to give a $26 […]
After four decades in south St. Louis County, the TGI Fridays location in Ronnie's Plaza is shutting its doors for good.
The restaurant, located at 5262 S. Lindbergh Blvd., announced on its Facebook page Friday that it would be closing Monday. An entity tied to Michael Denckhoff, of Savoy Properties, owns the property.
"This is not goodbye it's see you soon," the post said.
Before closing, the restaurant invited customers for one last celebration Sunday, giving longtime diners a chance to reminisce…
On Wednesday the Gateway Arch Park Foundation announced (Press Release) it had chosen The Cordish Companies of Ballpark Village fame to replace the Millennium Hotel site downtown. The GAPF put out a request for proposals last year after it acquired the property, which has been vacant since 2014. The nearly $670 million preliminary plan integrates […]
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Two houses were damaged overnight Monday morning after two separate fires in Cahokia Heights. The first fire happened around 1:20 a.m. Monday morning on St. Cecilia Drive in Cahokia Heights. According to officials, the fire brought damage to the back of the house. The house was vacant at the time [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A new chapter is beginning at the St. Louis County Animal Care and Control Shelter (ACC) in Olivette. The county has launched a Pilot Volunteer Program, designed to enhance animal welfare and promote responsible pet ownership. County officials are urging people to get involved. In a news release, Dr. Kanika Cunningham, [...]
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