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From Fox 2 Now:  Many homeowners in the City of St. Louis and in St. Louis County are thankful for a group of volunteers dropping by their homes this weekend. Rebuilding Together St. Louis, a local nonprofit group, is trying to not only help revitalize neighborhoods, but keep veterans and low-income seniors living in their […]

Bruce Springsteen is set to attend two special screenings of his upcoming documentary, Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.Billboard reports that the film will be part of…

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Located in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri building, the fast-casual concept serves up doner sandwiches, falafel, pide, and more.

Hundreds of thousands of residents are under evacuation orders as the state faces its second major hurricane in two weeks.

Prosecutors in Franklin County have charged a New Haven motorist with murder after they say he chased his estranged wife in her car and caused her to crash and die.

ALTON - This month, the Hayner Public Library District has a wide range of free programs for people with all different interests. Executive Director Mary Cordes said that this quarter’s newsletter was the longest newsletter that Hayner has ever put out, largely due to the sheer number of events and programs that they have planned. She hopes these events are well-attended, and she looks forward to sharing the library’s resources with the community. “We’ve got a lot going on,” Cordes said. “This is all free.” At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at Alton Square Mall, the library will host Wrestling at the Chase: An Evening with Ed Wheatley. Wheatley, a sports historian who believes St. Louis is the greatest sports town in America, will share information about wrestling in the region. Cordes said she has been stopped by many people who tell her how excited they are for the program. Also on Oct. 15, 2024, Hayner’s new

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How quickly do you think we’d be having Congressional hearings about “election interference” if Mark Zuckerberg so much as posted a “Harris/Walz” lawn sign in front of his house? Yet, Elon Musk is now directly tweaking the site he owns to push his favored political candidate, even seizing people’s accounts to promote Trump. One of […]

WOOD RIVER - Community members in Wood River and Bethalto are invited to participate in the upcoming Halloween parades, scheduled for Oct. 26, 2024, and Oct. 28, 2024, respectively. The "Chain Gang," a non-profit group registered with the Illinois Department of Transportation, will be leading the efforts, with military members expected to join in the festivities. The Wood River Halloween Parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, with setup beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade will start at Emerick Park on Sixth Street, proceed south on Sixth to Ferguson Avenue, then west on Ferguson to Wood River Avenue, before ending at Central Park. The Bethalto Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Bethalto Rotary Club, has a line-up set for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024, at Rose Lawn Cemetery on the Erwin Plegge side. The parade route will travel down Erwin Plegge and conclude at Bethalto City Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring their children and grandchildren, dressed i

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On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, Missouri Chamber of Commerce's interim President Kara Corches explains why her organization is opposing Proposition A. That measure would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026 and institute mandatory sick time for employers.

The Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis and Continuity are partnering to provide $500,000 in grants to media creators in the St. Louis region, with seven creators to be awarded up to $100,000 and a variety of events to be held.

Only four champions remain from that core as the St. Louis Blues open a new season on Tuesday.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The St. Clair County Health Department is investigating an outbreak of Shigella infections linked to LongHorn Steakhouse, affecting patrons who dined at the establishment between September 21 and October 2, 2024. Health officials are urging anyone who visited the restaurant during this timeframe to complete a survey detailing the food they consumed. The survey aims to help narrow down the specific food items potentially associated with the outbreak. The survey link is accessible through the health department's official channels. According to the health department, Shigella infection can cause symptoms such as fever and diarrhea, which may be bloody. Symptoms typically manifest one to two days after exposure and can last from five to seven days, although some individuals may experience symptoms for several weeks. The department advises individuals with diarrhea to seek medical attention if they experience fever, bloody or prolonged diarrhea, severe stomach cramps,

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St. Louis' Children's Hospital has been ranked as the top children's hospital in the area for the 16th consecutive year in a row, along with being a highly ranked children's hospital in the country.

WASHINGTON —   Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that rumors and disinformation will become a regular part of natural disaster response moving forward, and rebuked those seeking to benefit politically from spreading false information. The volume and type of disinformation spreading about FEMA, as Southeast states struggle to recover from Hurricane […]

Lenny Kravitz and Bon Jovi have earned nominations for the 2024 MTV EMAs — the European version of the VMAs. Both are nominated in the Best Rock category, where they’ll compete against Green…

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GODFREY - Future Trailblazers are invited to visit the Godfrey Campus next Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 to “discover” why more and more students and their families are choosing Lewis and Clark Community College. Representatives from the college’s career and transfer programs will be on hand to give students a glimpse into a variety of professional fields during Discover Day, from 4-6 p.m., in The Commons. Enrollment will also be on site to help students navigate the application and registration process, and student support services will share information on how the college can help keep students successful throughout their educational journey. “Discover Day is a great opportunity for future students to explore different career pathways and how Lewis and Clark can help them get where they want to go,” said Director of Enrollment Management Aamer Chauhdri. “The fact that enrollment continues to increase is a good sign that people are recognizing the

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