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Deputy chief of staff Kelli Jones is moving to the state agency overseeing education.

Dolly Parton has launched a new wine brand, Dolly Wines Chardonnay, which is now available in St. Louis and is described as a buttery, medium-bodied wine reminiscent of a morning sun in the Smoky Mountains.

A Missouri man is accused of stealing $3,300 in lottery tickets from his employer and cashing out prizes from those tickets.

KMOV anchor Paige Hulsey's love for storytelling began in high school, and took her to the Mongolian desert and various TV jobs. She's now an author of children's books.

A Metro East park partially closed by the emergence of a massive sinkhole will receive about $4 million in improvements through the help of a federal loan guarantee.

Our Lady of the Holy Cross, St. Augustine, St. Elizabeth Mother of John the Baptist and St. Matthew will be renamed for St. Peter Claver.

SAINT LOUIS - The Missouri History Museum will resume its Twilight Thursdays concert series beginning this week. On Sept. 5, 12 and 26, 2024, community members are invited to the North Plaza at Forest Park for a free concert from 6–8 p.m. Each night features a different style of music, and there will be food trucks onsite with food and drinks available for purchase. The museum is open until 7 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to visit their exhibits before the concert or during intermission. “I think it’s really important to have a space where the community can gather,” said Lindsay Newton, one of the Twilight Thursdays organizers. “We see people of all ages, families, everybody comes out. You can enjoy the museum exhibits that are open late on Thursday evenings, and it’s just a space to kind of unwind from the week before the weekend gets started.” On Sept. 5, 2024, Gospel Night is produced by Dr. Monica Butler and will feature musi

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Green Street’s suit seeks payment of the back rent and possession of Bar K’s premises, located in a building that also includes the developer’s headquarters.

Monarch butterflies are currently considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss, and efforts are being made to protect their wintering grounds in Mexico and provide nectar-producing plants for them to feed on during their long journey.

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Interstate 55 southbound is closed in East St. Louis after a fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon. Just after 12:15 p.m., the Illinois State Police arrived at the scene on southbound I-55, just north of Illinois Route 3. The crash involved a motorcyclist and a truck tractor semi-trailer, police stated. The [...]

One of those elegant homes along Forest Park, now on the market, has some historic roots—both figuratively and literally—as part of its story.

The former director of the East St. Louis Public Library is being charged in federal court after using library funds for wire fraud and theft.

WASHINGTON — Latino voters are concerned with the high cost of living, the minimum wage and rising housing costs heading into the November elections, according to a comprehensive survey released Wednesday by UnidosUS, the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy center in the nation. “Laying out a coherent economic policy agenda that will resonate with […]

This is the Belvedere Museum in Vienna. It was originally built as a palace, of course, but it never got used much. There were just too many other palaces in Vienna. Eventually, after 50 years of sporadic use, Maria Therese transferred the Imperial Picture Gallery to the Belvedere and it's been an art museum ever ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

ALTON - In response to recent media reports suggesting an increase in crime and police calls for service in Alton under Mayor David Goins’ administration, a thorough inquiry was conducted to clarify the facts. The Alton Police Department has released data showing that overall crime in the city has not increased during Mayor Goins' term, contrary to what some reports have suggested. The inquiry focused on eight major crime categories: murder, sexual assault, arson, robbery, burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft, and assaults. The data, covering Mayor Goins' administration from 2021 to 2023, reveals that most crime categories have either decreased or remained consistent when compared to the previous administration. Notably, robberies, burglaries, and thefts have all seen a decline. While motor vehicle theft has experienced a slight increase, other serious crimes such as murder, sexual assault, assault, and arson have remained steady. Regarding police calls for service, the data

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St. Louis developer Green Street is suing Bar K in an bid to evict the dog-friendly entertainment venue, claiming it has defaulted on its lease.

EDWARDSVILLE - A dazzling, unique display of theatrical performances are lined up for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13th Xfest from Monday -Thursday, Sept. 9-12, 2024. Xfest is a five-day festival in September featuring alternative theatre and dance that brings to campus an array of performing artists, who are nationally and internationally renowned, as well as regional emerging artists, according to Xfest Artistic Director Chuck Harper, professor of performance in the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance. “The artists present original works and lead workshops, master classes and seminars for department majors and minors,” said Harper. “Community members are welcome to join us for all performances and for the post-show open talks.” Opening the festival will be “Get Wet! with Deenie Nast,” presented by Ten Directions. The play, which will be at 7 p.m. at the Metcalf Theater on campus, was created and will be performed b

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Can the fear of students using generative AI and the rise of questionable AI “checker” tools create a culture devoid of creativity? It’s a topic that is curiously one worth delving into a bit more deeply, in part because of something that happened this weekend. Earlier this year, we had a post by Alan Kyle […]

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