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The STL is the home of the best ice cream in the nation. Celebrate Clementine’s Creamery getting the top award for their Smoky Italian Fig flavor!

It's 2023, and The Beatles are #1 on the British chart. The group has made history with their "final" song, "Now And Then," which features new contributions from Paul McCartney and Ringo…

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Check out what what workers are currently earning, as well as spending, in Missouri.

A man who spent decades as a Kirkwood dentist was on trial this week after threatening three judges who were involved in his divorce trial.

I have no special reason for posting this. It's a Google Maps picture of a small piece of Gaza City: Roughly speaking, this is about 1% of Gaza City, which itself is only about a tenth of the Gaza Strip. Multiply this by about a thousand and it's what "house-to-house" fighting looks like.

Police are now investigating whether it could be related to a body found that same day in St. Louis.

Hey, look what's happening in the auto industry: Honda Motor is giving many U.S. factory workers an 11% pay bump and making other improvements for these employees, a move that follows major gains secured by the United Auto Workers union in Detroit last month. The base wage increase is effective in January, according to a ...continue reading "The UAW won pay hikes for everyone in the auto industry"

The National Lacrosse League is using the announcement as a springboard to grow the game and, eventually, expand the league.

On July 12, 1973, a fire in the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis destroyed 80% of U.S. Army records between 1912 and 1960. It was one of the largest destructions of federal records in the history of the county. To explore the legacy of the fire, producer Danny Wicentowski goes searching for his grandfather’s records, which were burned in the fire. He also talks to firefighter Captain David Dubowski, archives specialist Eric Kilgore, and Jessie Kratz, historian of the National Archives.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When you think of Kansas City, one of the first things you think of is sports. In fact, the city is home to some of the passionate sports fans in the world, pioneered by their decades-long infatuation with the Kansas City Chiefs. In search of the best sports cities from the [...]

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Project-based learning is an essential part of lesson plans at area grade schools.

Daoud Kuttab is a Palestinian journalist and a former professor of journalism at Princeton University. Here's how he thinks Gaza should be governed after the war is over: The answer for the question of what happens next should be clear. The Palestine Liberation Organization, which doesn’t include Hamas, needs to forge an agreement with Hamas ...continue reading "No, Hamas should not be part of the Palestinian government"

BETHALTO - After an intense police investigation, two are in custody after charges issued by the Madison County State's Attorney's Office. The story begins as follows: on the morning of October 30, 2023, the Bethalto Police Department responded to several vehicle burglaries on B Street in Bethalto, with a total of five incidents in the area. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on October 31, 2023, Bethalto Officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the 200 block of Gabrielle Circle. Upon investigation, they located the vehicle on Route 140 at Sheridan Street. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, it refused to comply and continued westbound on Route 140. During the pursuit, between the intersection of North Williams Street and Cottage Avenue, the officers believed they heard multiple gunshots. Due to safety concerns, the pursuit was discontinued. The abandoned vehicle was later found in Alton, on Morrison Street near South Rodgers Street. The passenger side o

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EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON- Three local businesses are hosting their second annual Miracle on Main Street event to kick off the holiday season. The free event runs from 5–9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. Boheme Boutique, Seams For The Soul Boutique and The Gingham Buffalo organized the evening, to be held at The Gingham Buffalo at 214 W. Main Street in Glen Carbon. Attendees can enjoy free carriage rides, pictures with Santa and more. “Our community is coming together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, and we’ve got a lineup of activities that you won't want to miss,” the three businesses said in a statement. All of the evening’s activities are completely free. Carriage rides will be provided by 312 Carriage Company. Families can get professional photos taken with Santa Claus and enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate bar. There will also be firepits, carolers from Tessitura Music, face-painting and plenty of crafts for kids to get into

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The Rolling Stones' return to music did not go unnoticed by the Recording Academy. The world's greatest rock and roll band scored a nomination for Best Rock Song for "Angry,"…

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COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- Two men are under arrest after a body was found in a ditch in the 500 block of Loop Street. Carlos Mosley, 23, and Amari McGee, 22, of Belleville, both face murder charges., Police were called to an area off Route 159 after neighbors discovered a man lying next to the road [...]

From storefronts and websites to national retailers with a local presence, St. Louis' vintage scene continues to expand.