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On This Day, Sept. 11, 1982…John Mellencamp, then known as John Cougar, had the #1 album in the country, with his fifth studio album American Fool. It was his first…

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JERSEYVILLE - The security presence at Jersey 100 schools has increased this morning following reports of social media messages concerning threats of school shootings in Missouri. The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office announced the details of a concerning “trend” in a public service announcement released Tuesday night. “Earlier this evening, the Jersey County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) received information from concerned parents about messages that were circulating on social media (to include Snapchat) among students in our school district,” the Sheriff’s Office announced. “The messages involved threats of school shootings at certain Missouri schools. The JCSO interviewed several students, who indicated that they began receiving those messages the day prior, September 9.” Most of the students interviewed confirmed they had seen a list which only contained schools in Missouri - while one student claimed to have heard a rumor of a list

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Dallas-based artist Tamara Johnson is known for her witty, hypernaturalistic sculptures depicting ubiquitous household objects, from colanders, hair clips and garden hoses to an array of buffet treats, brought together […]

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Reporters Robert Townsend and Laura Barczewski will anchor weekends, and report during the week.

Moments when you are no longer able to speak for yourself can spur confusion among a spouse, siblings, and children about who has the final say. These can help.

On this day, September 11, 2024, we look back on significant events that have shaped our history. The most impactful event of this date stands out prominently: the September 11 attacks in 2001, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks carried out by the extremist group al-Qaeda, which had a profound impact on the world. On September 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked. Two of these planes were flown into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, leading to their collapse. A third plane hit the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, while the fourth plane, United Airlines Flight 93, crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to overcome the hijackers. The attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 deaths and significant global repercussions, including the launch of the War on Terror and the invasion of Afghanistan. While the September 11 attacks dominate the historical significance of this date, there are other notable events spanning various categorie

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Attorney Rick Voytas says the FBI is investigating the unnamed officer

Today on TAP: Kamala Harris did well in the debate but missed some opportunities to remind voters of Trump’s sheer craziness.

Queen fans will soon be able to experience their 1973 debut album in a whole new way.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers are set to release a remixed and…

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The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the man as 23-year-old Montez Patterson of the St. Louis area.

Ashley T. Johnson will be the new special agent in charge for St. Louis.

On Feb. 3, 2002, during Super Bowl XXXV, the majestic horses honored the lives lost on 9/11, with a sublime bow toward the former site of the World Trade Center.

Growing union organizing across the country has triggered an anti-labor legislative response in some states, but cities and counties are increasingly pushing back, a new report found. The report, released this month by the New York University Wagner Labor Initiative and Local Progress Impact Lab, a group for local elected officials focused on economic and racial justice issues, […]

Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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Years before he debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals, Adam Wainwright had a bizarre experience and perhaps a life-saving twist of fate around the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.