This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring […]
Explore the legacy of America’s oldest continuously drawn daily cartoon in Behind the Feathers: A Century of Weatherbird History. Since 1901, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Weatherbird has offered wit, commentary, […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
In scathing letter to Bank of Washington, St. Louis said the $116 million NorthSide wanted for its acres was "so extreme that no amount of negotiation would be realistic."
VANDALIA — A Vandalia woman is still reeling after winning a $3 million top prize on the Illinois Lottery’s $30 Royal Riches scratch-off ticket—thanks to a last-minute change in plans on Christmas Eve. The winner, who chose to remain anonymous, said she originally planned to purchase a ticket at another retailer, but the store was closed for the holiday. “I was going to stop at another gas station, but it was closed for Christmas Eve,” she said. “Phillips
ALTON - Calvary Christian School is offering several open houses and admissions opportunities for interested families. Located at Calvary Baptist Church in Alton, the school follows a four-day classical Christian model. Head of School Pastor Wade Dobson and Children’s Pastor Mike Harrelson expressed their excitement to share Calvary Christian School’s work with the community. “The school is a big entry point for kids to get to know God and His truth and His beauty an
Luminate, whose data powers the Billboard charts, has revealed 2025's top-10 bestselling vinyl albums, with Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album Rumours landing at #6. The project also placed at #16 on the Billboard 200 for the week…
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police responded to a shooting Friday morning in Jennings. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. on the 9300 block of Scottdale Avenue. A victim has been transported to a nearby hospital for treatment after the shooting. At this point, details about [...]
A heavy wool coat can keep you warm even when it’s damp, while a cotton hoodie can feel cold and clammy in the same conditions. That difference isn’t just about thickness. It’s the result of centuries of trial, trade, invention, and changing ideas about what “good” winter clothing should do. Winter clothing didn’t simply get warmer over time. It got smarter. People learned how to trap air, block wind, shed water, and manage sweat. They also learned how to
A plan to add Medicaid work requirements to the state Constitution was debated by a Missouri House committee this week, with Republican lawmakers hoping to put the issue before voters later this year. The proposed ballot measure, if approved by a majority of Missouri voters, would make it more difficult for the state to reverse […]
On January 16, 1920, the United States began enforcing Prohibition, a nationwide ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic drinks. The change came from the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, and supporters hoped it would reduce crime, improve public health, and strengthen families. Instead, the policy quickly reshaped daily life in unexpected ways. It encouraged illegal markets, boosted organized crime in many cities, and strained trust between citizens and law enforcement. Even after Prohibition
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