ALTON - A new mural is set to be painted at 136 Front Street in Alton starting in early September. The organization Alton Main Street has commissioned Robert Fishbone and On the Wall Productions to paint the mural. Fishbone has created nearly 200 murals in his 50-year career. The Alton mural, titled “Alton Flyway Mural,” will be a recreation of a painting by local artist James K. Schmidt. “One of the things that distinguishes the work that my company does is everything we do is site-specific. That means it’s geared toward the community and the history of the people,” Fishbone said. The Alton mural is no different. Schmidt is based in Elsah and has had several exhibitions at Jacoby Arts Center in Alton. The mural will feature blue and green squares with several birds flying over the background, an homage to the rivers and bird species in our area. This project is sponsored in part by the Audubon Center at Riverlands in West Alton, Missouri. The Audubon
After 11 years in their downtown brewery, 4 Hands Brewing Company has announced that 4 Hands at The District, a satellite tasting room, will open in The District of St. Louis in Chesterfield, Missouri, on Thursday, August 31. The District is a dynamic entertainment destination that already boasts a live music venue in The Factory, […]
There will be restrictions on who can go to Friday night's football game at Alton High School after several reported fights on campus. School officials canceled classes on Thursday due to the number of fights the day prior.
Dubbed “Hello Eats,” the local juice and smoothie shop’s newest product line was made in collaboration with Allison Lesko, a registered dietitian and founder of Lesko Health, a St. Louis-based nutrition and wellness consultancy.
Kick off your weekend at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Each Thursday Night at the Museum will be the most fun, engaging, uplifting, thought-provoking, perspective-shaping night of your […]
A Texas federal district judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a controversial age verification law set to enter force September 1. The court determined that House Bill (HB) 1181 was overly broad, even in the narrowest interpretations, and violated the First Amendment and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996. […]
GODFREY - Alton School District 11 Superintendent Dr. Kristie Baumgartner issued statements on Thursday afternoon about the series of physical altercations that occurred at Alton High School on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. "Multiple students were involved in these altercations," Baumgartner said. "A significant number of administrators, staff and law enforcement officers responded immediately to restore order. No students were seriously injured and no weapons were involved. “The events yesterday were absolutely unacceptable. They are senseless and embarrassing for our students, staff, school and community. We are continuing our investigation to identify all students responsible and administer serious school consequences. The motivation behind these events remains unclear, but all of the students involved were known to each other. "We would like to express that the vast majority of our students at Alton High are respectful, kind, and follow school rules. We deeply regret that these
From St. Louis Public Radio: Three municipalities in St. Louis County will receive about $7.4 million to reduce the impacts of future floods, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Monday. The money goes to buy out 11 properties in University City, Webster Groves and Ladue. These include projects to purchase properties damaged by flash flooding […]
Clayton, MO – It’s getting “hot in herre” at I Need That Art Gallery inside The Designing Block at 7735 Clayton Rd., where we are hometown proud to announce the […]
Paul McCartney will launch a new leg of his Got Back tour in Australia in October, which means a lot of traveling for the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.…
From KMOV: The start of the new school year is a moment to celebrate for St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School in Dutchtown. The South City staple with a new name now operates as an independent Catholic institution and is no longer affiliated with the Archdiocese of St. Louis. School leaders, alumni, and other […]
From NCCER: No matter the industry sector or size of the job, project success often depends more on the construction superintendent than on any other individual. Their multi-disciplined role is critical to a project’s safety, schedule, quality and ultimately its profitability. While it’s well-known that the industry is facing a serious shortage of craft professionals, […]
Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, will be available at all 20 St. Louis County Library branches in partnership with the county health department.
The membership of boards and commissions in Missouri does not reflect the racial, ethnic and gender composition of the state. These boards are important not only for the immediate impact they have on communities; they often serve as a launching pad for individuals seeking public office. UMSL political scientist Anita Manion shares the details of her latest report.
After falling short of playoffs for just the second time in 12 seasons, the St. Louis Blues are dealing with a longer wait than usual to hit the ice once again.
The mayor of a north St. Louis County suburb is calling on a councilman to either resign or quit his day job, alleging it's a conflict of interest to hold both jobs.
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