ST. LOUIS - The Festival of Nations is set to return to Tower Grove Park in 2025 after the event was briefly paused due to cuts in federal funding. The Festival of Nations is an annual event from the International Institute of St. Louis that showcases and celebrates food, music, culture, and goods from more [...]
The Trump administration is methodically implementing every element of Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 censorship playbook, and Democratic leadership’s response is… to help them? Earlier today, Chuck Schumer and Richard Blumenthal joined MAGA Republicans to reintroduce the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — a bill that Heritage itself has proudly proclaimed as central to its strategy […]
With the How to Hack from Beginner to Ethical Hacking Bundle, you’ll learn how to diagnose different kinds of cybersecurity attacks and how to defeat them. You’ll practice all the skills and techniques in real-time using an ethical hacking lab so you can put your learning to the test. Courses cover basic scripts and beginner […]
A recent class action lawsuit from the MacArthur Justice Center sheds light on how extreme heat creates life-threatening conditions for those in solitary confinement.
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has teamed with legendary country crooner Willie Nelson for a new version of the Journey power ballad "Faithfully."The reimagined take on the song is being released…
Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Wednesday that eight schools across the state were named a Gold Star School this year, and two of those in the St. Louis area made the list.
ALTON — The City of Alton has been recognized in the Family Destinations Guide publication as an affordable and welcoming place for retirees living on Social Security income. The article, published May 10, 2025, highlights Alton’s unique combination of small-town charm, rich history, natural beauty, and manageable living costs. Alton Mayor David Goins expressed pride in the recognition, and said: “It is really nice. It showcases our city and it is just a great representation, and encourages me to see that people from the outside, how they see our Alton. This type of recognition should also resonate with our residents as well.” Alton, located at the confluence of the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois rivers, offers retirees the opportunity to live comfortably on a fixed income, the Family Destinations Guide article says. The article describes how Social Security benefits can cover housing, meals, and entertainment without financial strain, citing the town’s
ST. LOUIS - Two St. Louis natives were awarded $10,000 during an appearance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' on Tuesday. St. Louis natives Brad Edwards and Kyra Betts appeared on the daytime talk show on Tuesday to share about their nonprofit organization, Dads to Doulas. Edwards and Betts cofounded Dads to Doulas to empower Black fathers [...]
With more than 40 House members backing measure, Speaker Mike Johnson says he is “open to the conversation” about banning stock trades by members of Congress.
One of the victims was found on the front porch of a home Friday morning. While police were investigating, the suspect shot at police before locking himself inside.
A St. Louis man appeared in federal court in East St. Louis, Illinois, on Wednesday to be sentenced for robbing multiple banks in a three-week period in 2023.
Welcome to It's All in the Mix! Join us for a vibrant and eclectic mixed media art exhibit at Artisans in THE LOOP. Explore a fusion of colors, textures, and techniques that push the boundaries […]
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Officer Connor Maedge has been named the Fairview Heights Police Department’s Officer of the Year for 2024, recognizing his outstanding contributions to law enforcement and community safety since joining the department in February. Maedge has made significant impacts through his enforcement efforts. In 2024, he made 28 traffic arrests and apprehended 30 fugitives. His work also earned him the department’s “Top ACE” award, an accolade given for exceptional achievement. In addition to his enforcement record, Maedge has been recognized multiple times throughout the year, receiving Officer of the Month nominations in August, October, and November. Department officials cited his unwavering character and dedication as key reasons for the honor. Beyond his professional duties, Maedge demonstrated a commitment to community service by requesting toy donations for the Salvation Army at his wedding, an act described by the department as reflecting
The main story the next two days is the very warm temperatures. It's an early taste of summer with highs in the mid-80s Wednesday and low 90s Thursday---just shy of the record high of 94. With that, stronger storms are anticipated to move through the area on Thursday and Friday.
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