March 19 has witnessed numerous significant events that have shaped the world in various ways. On March 19, 1966, the United States conducted its first successful test of a nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Triton. This event not only marked a significant advancement in naval technology but also underscored the intense arms race during the Cold War. The Triton was designed for an unprecedented underwater endurance, with the capability to remain submerged for long periods, reflecting the strategic importance of naval power in modern warfare. This innovation set the stage for future developments in submarine technology and expanded the role of nuclear power in military applications. March 19, 1931, marked a pivotal moment in the history of American sports when the state of Nevada legalized casino gambling. This decision transformed Las Vegas from a small desert town into a global entertainment capital, attracting millions of visitors each year. The legalization of gambling spurred
Meta is preparing for the Australian election by working closely with the government and news outlets that Zuckerberg said were “clearly political” and dismissed in the US.
District 3 officers responded to a shooting in the 3200 block of Michigan, on March 18, just after 6 p.m. Officers located a 44-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Several witnesses told officers that a man driving a Ford Escape got into a verbal then physical altercation with the 44-year-old man. […]
The Missouri MBDA will honor four women leaders at the 2025 Tribute to Women Business Leaders Brunch on March 29, 2025, at the Marriott-St. Louis Grand Hotel.
On This Day, March 19, 1962…A 20-year-old Bob Dylan released his self-titled debut album, produced by John H. Hammond for Columbia Records.The album only featured two original Dylan tunes, “Song…
On New Year’s Eve, Grace Paul and four of her children, refugees from South Sudan, had just arrived in Kansas City. At midnight, when gunfire erupted outside, they didn’t know that people in the United States sometimes shoot bullets into the sky to celebrate. So they hit the floor, as memories of the war that […]
Only 12 Missouri counties — none in the St. Louis metro area — met a federal standard that at least 35% of kids entering foster care should exit with a permanent living situation within one year.
Returning to the Illinois State Fair for the first time since 2017, Brad Paisley will perform on the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Thursday, August 14. With three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including a highly coveted Entertainer of the Year honor and recognition as the [...]
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has begun the process of reinstating tens of thousands of fired federal workers, though most are just being placed on administrative leave as the government cites the “burdens” of rehiring, court filings reviewed by States Newsroom show. The documents also show, agency by agency, the wide swath of firings that […]
The sites an ICE contractor is pulling data from; why top scientists are considering leaving the U.S. for France, and why Super Nintendos are getting faster as they age.
It’s best to view Elon Musk’s DOGE as an attack. While right wing propaganda (and gullible media outlets and politicians) frame DOGE as a “cost saving” effort at “improving government efficiency,” that’s just flimsy-ass cover for its real purpose: the dismantling of corporate oversight, environmental guard rails, consumer protection, civil rights, and the social safety […]
Drive around unincorporated north St. Louis County and you will still see piles and piles of debris days after Friday's horrific storm.
"We had big trees almost 150 feet just blown over by the root," said longtime resident Jesse Gibson.
Gibson and many of his neighbors on Rue Pardise Lane have been tossing tons of tree limbs, huge front lawn pieces and parts of their roofs that flew across their neighborhood when the storm tore through.
"It's a lot of junk out here. They had a bid dude with a…
Communities across Missouri, Illinois and Indiana were devastated by the deadliest and longest-running tornado ever recorded a century ago. Here's what happened.
ST. LOUIS – Throughout 2024, Ace Hardware of Bethalto helped make miracles happen in the Greater St. Louis area for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, member hospitals of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Greater St. Louis (CMN-STL). Ace Hardware of Bethalto, IL helped generated more than $52,464 for their local hospitals. Throughout the year, Ace Hardware of Bethalto participated in Ace Bucket Day, yearlong round up, item of the month promotions, World Famous Chocolate candy sales, BBQs, popcorn sales etc. With their customers, vendors and other community support, Ace Hardware of Bethalto raised over $42,464. The total raised by Ace Hardware of Bethalto made it one of the top ten fundraising stores for Ace nationwide. Duracell Battery awarded Ray Johnson (Owner) an additional $10,000 for being a top-ten single-store retailer. Funds raised remained local, benefitting CMN-STL member hospitals, St. Louis
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