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The All-Volunteer Military Force program replaced compulsory US military service in 1973. I served in the army both during and after the draft years and have watched the transition with enthusiasm as well as concern. A Brief History The US initiated the draft, or compulsory military service, via the Selective Training and Service Act of …

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Geoffrey Lux of Granite City, IL joined the Real Rock Army today

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The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline.   Narrated by the captain […]

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The New York Times presents us with a chart today showing that rich kids are far more likely to get high SAT scores than poor kids: What's the cause of this huge inequality? Children from rich and poor families receive vastly different educations, in and out of school, driven by differences in the amount of ...continue reading "Rich kids get way higher SAT scores than poor kids"

Residents in one south St. Louis neighborhood are fed up with drivers speeding down narrow streets, putting lives in danger. When their pleas for help went unanswered, they contacted FOX 2.

The St. Louis County Executive Sam Page has made safety changes for summer camps, including new requirements for background checks and child protection training.

Neighbors discussed their issues with the green space buffers, wall height, and sewage drains during Monday’s council meeting.

The mother of a south St. Louis woman missing for more than three years is shocked over news that investigators were digging in the backyard of the home where they once lived in the 3700 block of Burgen.

There is still no sign Tuesday morning of a 13-year-old boy from the House Springs area who has been missing since early Monday evening. His family says he has cognitive disabilities and authorities want to make sure he is safe.

The road has since reopened.

The city is piloting its Guaranteed Basic Income Program and is looking for eligible families to give the money to.

In the middle of last year, we talked about an odd lawsuit between two bakeries, Crumbl and Dirty Dough. Crumbl’s suit against Dirty Dough claimed both theft of trade secrets and trademark infringement, the latter of which revolved around two major claims. First, the owner of Dirty Dough used to work for Crumbl. That obviously […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was arrested Monday and is held in the Johnson County Detention Center on suspicion of causing criminal damage of more than $25,000.

ALTON - Alton Committee of the Whole members voted 6-1 to approve an $8.1 million redevelopment agreement for “Alton Circle Plaza,” also known as the newly-established Route 3 and Buckmaster Business District . The city has agreed to partially reimburse the developer for the large-scale, long-term project. The developer, Missouri-based Valcour Development Company, proposes a total of $8,105,725 worth of various interior and exterior improvements and associated costs “in an attempt to substantially enhance the economic viability of the shopping center and the businesses located in the vicinity thereof,” according to the resolution to approve the agreement. Some of the proposed improvements and their associated costs are as follows: “Landlord work”: $2,565,000 Building facade improvements: $1,375,000 New roof measuring 76,000 square feet: $1,140,000 The City of Alton has agreed to reimburse Valcour for up to 50% of approved redevelopment

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