St. Louis is hosting a weekend-long celebration of Black Pride, featuring a bar hop, a free expo, and a Pride and Joy Brunch, to recognize the challenges faced by the Black LGBTQIA+ community.
A Franklin County man pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally spying on a woman in a department store changing room in St. Charles County. He may have spied on many more.
Kamala Harris announced her new Trump-killing populist economic plan today: Harris’s most surprising policy announcement was her plan to ban “price gouging” in grocery and food prices. While details were sparse, the measure would include authorizing the Federal Trade Commission to impose large fines on grocery stores that impose “excessive” price hikes on customers, her ...continue reading "Are grocery stores gouging us?"
A new school year leads to a new look for Washington University in St. Louis. The institution unveiled a rebranded logo on Friday, featuring the shorter name "WashU."
Alton, Illinois is offering scenic fall foliage and history tours along the Mississippi River, with tickets available now for a four-hour tour starting Oct. 10.
Missouri U.S. Senate candidates Josh Hawley and Lucas Kunce had a heated exchange at the Missouri State Fair, with Hawley claiming the agricultural industry was the leading industry in the state, despite data showing otherwise.
A Granite City man was charged Wednesday with emailing the 22nd Circuit Attorney's office threatening to murder an officer on a previous case if the office did not drop the charges.
A number of businesses in the city's business district have covered windows and doors with plywood to better protect the buildings should demonstrations during next week's Democratic National Convention turn unruly.
This is Charlie peeking out from behind the drapes while Hilbert waves a tail in his face. Eventually Charlie couldn't control himself any longer and walked outside to give Hilbert a swat. Between these two, however, a "swat" is just the barest contact of paw to head. It's possible Hilbert never even felt it.
Paul McCartney fans are getting their first look at the upcoming documentary Paul McCartney and Wings – One Hand Clapping with the debut of the first trailer for the film, which will be released…
A new feature story from People Magazine digs deep into the efforts of Dawn Chapman and Karen Nickel, two St. Louis-area mothers consistently pushing for action to combat radioactive waste in the region.
BELLEVILLE — Edward Burris, a distinguished athlete, World War II veteran, and dedicated community servant, died on Aug. 2, 2024, at 99 years old. Burris, who would have turned 100 in July 2025, leaves behind a legacy as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, along with his military service and commitment to education and sports in Belleville. Burris's early years were marked by athletic excellence at Belleville Township High School, where he advanced to the state finals in tennis in 1943. Shortly after, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Italian campaign during World War II, earning two Purple Hearts for his bravery. After returning from the war, Burris worked as a chemical engineer at Monsanto Chemical Company for over 30 years. His commitment to the community was evident through his 35 years of service with the Harmony-Emge-Ellis School District 175 Board and Belleville Township Board of Education District 201. He played a crucial role in the founding