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Previously unseen footage of David Bowie has just been released to help promote the upcoming Dolby Atmos release of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From…

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Four lawsuits filed since mid-July argue that the state has intruded on interstate commerce and violated federal property rights protections.

Only 1 in 5 cancer patients respond well to immunotherapy — a treatment that encourages patients’ own immune systems to attack tumors.

GLEN CARBON – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is joining an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at Meridian Village next week. They will give a presentation and take questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud. This event is free and open to seniors. The event details are: Tuesday, September 3 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Meridian Village Media Room 27 Auerbach Pl., Glen Carbon This seminar will help seniors understand how to recognize potential fraud attempts, learn how to be ready and stop them, and how to use the Attorney General’s Senior Help Line. “I’m dedicated to equipping seniors with the information they need to guard against fraud,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “As scams grow more sophisticated, it’s crucial to be aware and know how to protect yourself. I hope this seminar can provide you with the knowledge an

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WASHINGTON — A Texas federal judge late Monday sided with 16-Republican led states to temporarily block a Biden administration program that grants deportation protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and a potential pathway to citizenship. The ruling by Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, is an administrative […]

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Regional Freightway is launching a new task force in collaboration with the region’s five busiest airports, leading employers in the aerospace manufacturing and service sector and other leaders in education and workforce training. The launch is in response to more than $5 billion in planned investments that are creating urgent demand for workers to fill an estimated 1,000 new positions that will be opening up in the region. The new task force called the St. Louis Regional Aerospace and Aviation Task Force will provide a platform to share industry-related information and details about educational and training programs and events that will support and elevate the continued growth of the region’s aerospace manufacturing and aviation industries, with a key focus on expanding the talent pipeline. Boeing, Missouri’s largest employer, has announced plans to invest $1.8 billion at its facilities by St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis

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Mahomes Sr. is expected to formally receive five years' probation with intense supervision for the first year during a September court appearance.

Police said the unidentified man was found about 11:30 p.m. near Cora and Evans avenues.

ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District in coordination with the non-federal sponsor, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, are planning to implement a navigation improvement project at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2, and are seeking comments on the project. The project, which is authorized through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program, is aimed at improvement of navigational efficiency at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2. The Tentatively Selected Plan includes dredging the river side channel that leads to the Port terminal, known as the south oxbow in the study, and using two dredge disposal areas. A public meeting will be held on September 12, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at the SWIC-Red Bud campus for anyone interested in learning more about the study or providing feedback to the study team. The Public Meeting is an opportunity for the public to bring to the planning team’s attention local considerations

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Former St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt, returning to Busch Stadium for the first time as an opposing manager, marked the occasion with a victory Monday evening. And it seems he has turned the page since his abrupt firing after the 2021 season.

Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of Bally Sports Midwest, just reached terms with the NBA and NHL to broadcast local games for 22 teams – including the St. Louis Blues – this coming season.

On This Day, Aug. 27, 1967 ...The Beatles manager Brian Epstein died at the age of 32.Epstein died from a drug overdose and was found by his butler in his London…

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On this day, August 27th, history has borne witness to a cascade of significant events that have shaped the world as we know it. 1962 - NASA Launches Mariner 2 One of the most significant events in space exploration history occurred on August 27, 1962, when NASA launched the Mariner 2 spacecraft. This mission made history by becoming the first successful interplanetary probe to fly by another planet, Venus. The Mariner 2 mission provided invaluable data about Venus’s atmosphere and surface, marking a monumental leap in our understanding of the solar system. It set the stage for future space exploration and reaffirmed humanity's quest to explore the unknown. 1883 - Krakatoa Eruption On August 27, 1883, the volcanic island of Krakatoa in Indonesia erupted in one of the most violent volcanic events ever recorded. The explosion was so powerful that it obliterated most of the island, triggered massive tsunamis, and caused a significant drop in global temperatures. The eruption's

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The St. Louis skyline will look a little different at night throughout the month of September.

The superintendent for Fort Zumwalt School District is retiring at the end of the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Paul Myers joined the district in 1999, eventually serving as the principal for South Middle School before moving into district level administration roles. “Although my time as superintendent will be relatively short, I have been fortunate to work at the district level for the past 16 years.” Myers said in an Aug. 23 letter to staff and the community. “During that time, I…