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The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis presents new works by Dominic Chambers at his first museum exhibition in his hometown of St. Louis.   Chambers creates vibrant paintings that engage […]

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The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis presents Montreal-based artist Hajra Waheed’s first major solo museum exhibition in the US.   Waheed’s multidisciplinary practice explores the legacies of colonial and state […]

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St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County judge ordered to reduce the bond of a man accused of firing shots during a Kirkwood trunk-or-treat event last year. The bond of Matthew McCulloch, 39, was cut in half from $500,000 to $250,000 on Tuesday, per Missouri court records, potentially making it easier for him to [...]

From jaw-dropping goals to game-saving stops, the new club offered plenty of memorable moments during its first season in Major League Soccer. These were some of the unforgettable highlights of the debut campaign.

After 18 years of delighting city brunch goers, Rooster is expanding to the county. The beloved eatery, known for its top-notch bloody marys, crepes and slingers, recently hung up a sign in the heart of Clayton. The new sign adorns 176 Carondelet Plaza, which previously held Whitebox Eatery and sits right next door to hotspot 801 Fish and the Ritz-Carlton St. Louis.

Authorities say a pedestrian was fatally struck Tuesday evening in a hit-and-run crash.

MURPHYSBORO – Congressman Mike Bost’s campaign released its first television advertisement of the 2024 election cycle this week. The ad, titled “People,” will air district-wide on broadcast and satellite television, as well as on streaming services. The commercial reads as follows: “Mike Bost fights for Southern Illinois. Mike fought to open international markets…and to protect us from China’s unfair trade policies. Mike fought and won to get more invested in rural broadband. Mike fought to get better mental health services for Veterans. And more job opportunities when we came home. When it comes to our guns, no one’s a stronger supporter than Mike Bost. Mike will finish the wall and keep the cartels out of America. Mike Bost. Conservative fighter. Mike Bost gets results. BOST: I’m Mike Bost and I approve this message.”

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Police on Wednesday identified a second man found shot dead Tuesday in the small town of Moline Acres.

BRANSON, Mo. - When the lights went out at one of the Midwest's premier amusement parks for the season, a beloved ride closed with it. Silver Dollar City announced earlier in February 2023 that this season would be Fire In The Hole's last. So, on Dec. 30, 2023, the parks final day of operations, people flocked to Branson from all over the country to get their last rides. Fire In The Hole was a favorite to many guests because of its family-oriented nature. It wasn't meant to be a thrill ride. It was meant to be something the entire family could get on and enjoy. It had been since its opening back in 1972. During its 54 years in operation, it's estimated that over 25 million riders have ridden. The indoor coaster had a fun storyline, and was a good "warm-up" coaster for kids just getting into thrill rides. According to a release put out from Silver Dollar City, the ride’s storyline was modeled after the real-life mining town, Marmaros, that was located atop Marvel Cave and

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SPRINGFIELD - Attention Illinois Farmers: the annual Conservation Cropping Seminar will take place Jan. 31, 2024 with virtual attendance available for a $15 registration fee. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and soil and water CEUs will be available. This event will cover how to improve soil health, cover crops, adopt new technologies, improve root health, manage nutrients and provide the latest agronomic research. A question-and-answer session with an Illinois farmer panel will be offered, as well as access to helpful resources. Topics and speakers for this year include: Alternative Farming Methods Greg Thoren-Stockton, Illinois farmer Next Generation of Digital Agriculture: Digital De-commoditization, Smart Tillage, and AI Dr. Lars Dyrud, Earth Optics Struggles with Stratification Marion Calmer, Calmer Corn Heads Banded Systems Management – To the Root of High Yield Chris Perkins, Banded Ag, LLC Farmer Panel This event is organized and mad

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GRANITE CITY - Granite City High School Principal Tim McChristian announced that 624 students earned Honor Roll accolades for the first semester of the 2023-24 school year. Students who obtained a grade point average of 5.0 or higher during the first semester earned high honors, while students with a 4.2-4.999 GPA with no D earned was named to the honor roll. All GPAs are based on the current semester GPA (not cumulative). To view the complete list of honorees, click below: HIGH HONOR ROLL - 273 honorees HONOR ROLL - 351 honorees For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net .

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ST. LOUIS - Today, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and Commissioner Robert J. Tracy releases highlights of 2023 year-end crime data, which reveal significant improvements to public safety in St. Louis. Crime data reveal a 21% reduction in murders (158 in 2023 compared to 200 in 2022); a 24% reduction in shooting incidents (550 in 2023 compared to 722 in 2022); and a 23% reduction in shooting victims (631 in 2023 compared to 821 in 2022). The department also reported sharp reductions in juvenile shooting incidents (47% decrease) and victims (50% decrease) compared with the prior year. “In just one year, Chief Tracy has delivered effective crime reduction strategies that keep our communities safer,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “By addressing violent crime head on and partnering with community organizations to provide additional services, we are putting St. Louis on the right track. These numbers reflect what we can do when we combine the tireless work of our officers and

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A decade ago, Missouri lawmakers passed legislation that was celebrated as lifting the lifetime ban from food stamp benefits for people with a drug felony on their record. But that legislation created a host of restrictions and requirements to be eligible for and access benefits, modifying the ban rather than eliminating it outright. Now, two Missouri […]

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Stacy Durham, 55, was found dead Monday morning near Edgefield and Hollis drives.

Hush-a-Phone, Scissor Phones, One of the First Rotary Dial Phones – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 […]

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ALTON - During this presentation you will learn about the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of two such parkways operated by the National Park Service. The trip was taken this year by Dr. Rich Keating and son Phil in October. Over 9 days, they drove the entire 469 mile length of the parkway, beginning in the Smoky Mountains and Cherokee, NC, then continuing through Shenandoah National Park on its 105 mile Skyline Drive. The remarkable geology, scrunched into position by continental drift, creates a tortured rocky landscape. This illustrated presentation will attempt to create in you a sense that you must explore this remarkable region. In youth Rich camped in these mountains and has never tired of them. This is a live presentation only, open to all, so come early to meet the speaker and bring your dinner and drinks into the meeting room at Old Bakery Beer Company, 400 Landmarks Parkway, Alton, IL 62002 . If you have any questions, call Chris Krusa, Program Chair 410-490-5024.

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