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Grateful Dead was honored Friday as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala in Los Angeles, highlighted by a performance by Dead & Company, featuring surviving Dead members Bobby…

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February 1st has seen a myriad of significant events throughout history, spanning across politics, social movements, science, and culture. Let's look to February 1, 2003, when the Space Shuttle Columbia tragically disintegrated upon re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, killing all seven astronauts on board. This catastrophic event served as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with space travel. The Columbia disaster brought about significant changes in NASA's safety protocols and led to a comprehensive investigation into the causes of the accident. It also sparked a national conversation about the future of human space exploration and the inherent risks involved. Another notable event occurred on February 1, 1960, when four African American college students initiated a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. This courageous act of civil disobedience became a defining moment in the American civil rights movement. The students, known

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They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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Radio station KDHX, roiled in controversy since several DJs were fired, will stop broadcasting live content. Prerecorded programming will continue.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – A woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a car in south St. Louis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the 55-year-old woman was standing in the exit lane of southbound I-55 near Bayless Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Friday night when a 2007 gray [...]

ST. LOUIS – A reckless driver is in custody after leading police on a chase Friday afternoon. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says they first attempted to stop the driver at around 4 p.m. Friday after observing what they’re calling dangerous behavior behind the wheel. They say the driver took off and hit a [...]

Just how radioactive was that Saharan dust cloud that engulfed Europe in 2022?

After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear L.A. could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement.

ST. LOUIS - A man is dead after a shooting in south St. Louis city. St. Louis Metropolitan Police say it happened on Minnesota Avenue near Mount Pleasant Street around 6:20 p.m. Friday. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Temperatures will be a bit cooler today, but still well up into the 40s. Sunday looks amazing with temperatures climbing into the 60s with partly cloudy skies. A cold front approaches the region on Monday but looks to stay far enough north for much of the day for the unseasonably warm temperatures to continue with [...]

NEW ATHENS – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of January to Church Emergency Services New Athens (CESNA), in the form of a food donation. Schmidt has donated every month’s pay raise to a different local food pantry or charity organization throughout his district since voting against the pay raise for legislators. “Our local charities need our help,” said Schmidt. “When the legislature voted themselves a pay raise last General Assembly, I promised to give the amount of the raise each month to a local organization that’s trying to help feed the hungry. When I went to Springfield, I didn’t go to serve myself, I went to serve my community.” CESNA is an ecumenical organization made up of churches in New Athens that assists people in need. More information can be found on their Facebook . Local Scouts donated a birthday bag that will be used for one of the recipients who has a birthday in February

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ALTON/GODFREY – Several domestic battery cases have been filed in Madison County in recent weeks, with most involving prior domestic battery offenders. Travis L. Watley, 40, of Alton, was charged with his fourth offense of domestic battery, a Class 3 felony, on Jan. 22, 2025. The day prior on Jan. 21, Watley allegedly struck a household or family member “about the face with a closed fist,” according to court documents. He had previously been convicted of domestic battery on two prior occasions in 2009 and aggravated battery in another prior case from 2005, each in Madison County. The latest domestic battery case against Watley was presented by the Alton Police Department. While he was granted pretrial release from custody, a motion for additional conditions on his release has been filed, citing previous attempts to threaten or perpetrate physical abuse towards the victim from this case. Brandon E. Ford, 39, of Madison, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host storm spotter training on Tuesday, February 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center (MUC) Oak/Redbud Room. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking available in Lot B starting at 6 p.m. Led by SIUE’s extreme weather expert Alan W. Black, PhD, assistant professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Geography and Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), the training will give students the knowledge needed to identify and report severe weather events. “Spotters provide crucial, real-time information that helps the National Weather Service issue more accurate and timely warnings,” said Black. “Their reports can make the difference in saving lives when seconds count.” Participants will learn about thunderstorm development, storm structure, and how to safely observe and report severe weather. Volunteer storm spotters play a key role

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