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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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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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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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Towering cottonwoods. Deer and bald eagles. Gravel bars with arrowheads. A jungly interior. It’s not always easy to visit, but you may find it’s worth it

As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, many people seek to embrace the cozy atmosphere of fall. One of the best ways to do this is by filling your home with the warm, inviting scents of the season. While you can easily purchase fall-scented candles, why not take it a step further and create your own? Making your own candles allows you to customize scents, choose natural ingredients, and even craft unique gifts for friends and family. This article will guide you through the process of making your own fall-scented candles, from gathering supplies to pouring the perfect wax. The Appeal of Homemade Candles Homemade candles offer numerous benefits. They can be tailored to your personal preferences, ensuring that you create the exact scent profile you desire. Additionally, crafting your own candles allows you to control the ingredients, enabling you to avoid potentially harmful chemicals found in some commercial candles. Finally, making candles can be a fun and rewarding

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A Ballwin man is behind bars after an ankle monitor linked him to a copper wire heist and a high-speed police pursuit in St. Louis County.

Welcome to another captivating edition of This Day in History! One of the most notable events to have taken place on October 24, 1945, was the establishment of the United Nations (UN). In the aftermath of World War II, representatives from 51 countries gathered in San Francisco to adopt the UN Charter, a significant step towards international cooperation and peacekeeping. The UN was created to promote social progress, better living standards, and human rights, aiming to prevent future conflicts and foster a more united world. Today, the UN has grown to include 193 member states and continues to play an essential role in addressing global issues. Fast forward to 1962, October 24 marked a crucial turning point during the Cuban Missile Crisis. On this day, U.S. President John F. Kennedy was informed that Soviet ships were headed to Cuba, potentially carrying missiles. This escalation heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, bringing the world to the brink

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A failed St. Louis prosecutor, while in office, pushed diversion programs. Now she's in one herself.

Ferguson-Florissant School District borrows up to $9.5 million amid ‘cash flow difficulties’

From parades to a full plate of turkey trots, get out and make memories at these festive events.

Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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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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“Be the Miracle” Meditative Paintings & Poetry by Angela L. Chostner is a solo exhibition exploring aspects of the miraculous and invites viewers to an interactive experience. Her vision for […]

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The agreement resolves the last issue left since a clerical error affected the county's distribution of revenue from its 1% sales tax in 2022.

Police say a man in the United States illegally, struck and killed the officer. A PAC supporting Kehoe in the governor’s race said the problem was “radicals like Crystal Quade.”