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Welcome to This Day in History, where we explore significant events that have shaped our world. Turning our attention to cultural milestones, February 5th is recognized for notable achievements in the arts. In 1967, the acclaimed musical “Hair” premiered on Broadway, introducing a new era of rock musicals that reflected the social changes of the 1960s. “Hair” not only showcased a groundbreaking score but also tackled themes of peace, love, and rebellion against societal norms. Its impact can still be felt today, influencing countless artists and theatrical productions. Sports enthusiasts would be remiss not to mention February 5th as the day in 1988 when the iconic figure skater Katarina Witt won her second Olympic gold medal at the Winter Olympics in Calgary. Witt's performances captivated audiences worldwide, and her success played a crucial role in elevating the profile of figure skating as a competitive sport. Her achievements continue to inspire aspiring

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After talking about it for ages, Black Sabbath has finally confirmed they'll be reuniting for one final show in their hometown of Birmingham, England.Original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer…

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Jason Lamont Chatman was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action.

The trash/recycling collection schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate President’s Day observance on Monday, February 17, 2025

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The business' lease in south St. Louis is not being renewed, a sign on the door said. The owner plans to reopen at a new location.

To set the mood for Valentine's Day, George and Cheryl discuss the spiciest spots in St. Louis. If you’re looking to turn up the heat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The animals will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and evaluated by the Humane Society's behavior team before being made available for adoption.

Investigators have identified the victim as 62-year-old Jeffery Bell of the 1200 block of N. 13th Street.

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Personnel Director Sonya Jenkins-Gray wanted Mayor Tishaura O. Jones to testify in her disciplinary case. The city’s lawyer said it was an attempt to bring the mayor down with her.

The ad appeared several times in the Classified section of the Leader newspaper.

ALTON - Community members gathered to hear from Alton’s aldermanic, City Clerk, and mayoral candidates. On Feb. 4, 2025, the East End Improvement Association hosted a candidates’ forum that allowed all of the Alton candidates to introduce themselves. The three mayoral candidates — David Goins, Ray Strebel and Brant Walker — also answered questions submitted by the audience. “Why is East End doing this forum? For, actually, two purposes,” explained Steve Schwartz, a representative with the East End Improvement Association and the forum’s moderator. “One is to introduce the candidates to the community. We feel that it is important that the community know who’s running. And also, hopefully, to increase the voting here in Alton.” The candidates began by introducing themselves. Brant Walker Brant Walker is the former mayor of Alton. During his opening statement, he shared that he is “an Altonian by choice”

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The new legislation would include exceptions for fetal anomalies and cases of rape or incest, as long as the crime was first reported to police.

We talk all about Musk's takeover of the federal government, including audio of a meeting we got touching a Musk ally's AI plans. Then, AI slop in libraries.

One person was thrown from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. Two others were also hospitalized with unknown injuries.