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On view at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum until July 24, The Air That Inhabits features artworks by the current MFA in Visual Arts candidates of the Sam Fox

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On view at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum until Aug. 6, African Modernism in America is the first major traveling exhibition to examine the complex connection between modern African

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Schnucks is preparing to roll out smart carts at select St. Louis-area stores as soon as this fall. Instacart has partnered with the grocery store chain to provide shopping carts, known as Caper Carts, that use computer vision and artificial intelligence to track what's inside.

ST. LOUIS -- Wednesday is National Hot Dog Day and many businesses are rewarding customers with deals. Steve's Hot Dogs on South Grand Avenue in St. Louis is celebrating with a day-long party at Ritz Park. See live music, play lawn games, and stick around for giveaways. There are deals at restaurants across the country. [...]

Alice Cooper is giving fans another preview of his upcoming album Road, which drops August 25. The rocker just released his latest single, “White Line Frankenstein” featuring a guitar solo by Rage Against…

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The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office announced six new additions Monday evening to help the office with its remaining backlog of cases. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore's office announced a new special assistant circuit attorney and five full-time assistant circuit attorneys. The office has made 14 key hires since Gore assumed office May 30. Gore replaced Kim Gardner, who abruptly resigned May 16 after public scrutiny of her administration mounted. The new special assistant is Gordon Ankney,…

SOUTH ROXANA - T.J. Callahan has been named mayor pro tempore for South Roxana. He shares his plans as he prepares to finish out the current mayoral term. This decision comes after Mayor Barbara Overton announced her resignation due to health concerns on Tuesday, July 18. “First and foremost, we want to keep Barb in our prayers as well as her family,” Callahan said. “I am very blessed to be able to work with some of the most awesome people in the Village, and they all have the same vision. It’s not about politics, it’s about how to make our community better.” Callahan said has received a lot of support from surrounding communities. He thanked the Village Board and recognized his fellow board members for their individual accomplishments. “We’ve got such a great board now to be able to drive that vision, and that’s all I’ve done, is put the best people in those best spots to make the most outstanding benefits for

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Ultimately, the judge will advise whether the circuit attorney should file a motion to throw out a murder conviction after more than 30 years.

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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A teenager is accused of assaulting a Target employee in Ballwin as he tried to steal an Xbox gaming console from the store earlier this month.

Supporters of open government say they run the risk of preventing citizens from being able to access information that should be public.

Acclaimed chef Matthew Daughaday will serve Spanish-inspired dishes at the modern restaurant inside the soon-to-open 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) today introduced the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act , which would require the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) to prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic into waterways from facilities and sources that make, use, package, or transport pellets. The pellets are being consumed by fish and marine life—and in turn, humans—and create additional damage to ecosystems. “Only nine percent of all plastics end up being recycled, with some of the waste ending up in landfills or incinerated—and far too much of it finding its way into our rivers, lakes, and oceans,” Durbin said. “The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act is an important step in addressing the plastic problem that is plaguing our nation’s waterways and wildlife.” “Plastic pellets have been found to be one

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On July 19, in honor of National Hot Dog Day, Steve's Hot Dogs, Woofie's, and more are offering noteworthy specials.

ALTON - As July rolls on, the Alton Municipal Band continues its 133rd concert season, featuring the talents of a remarkable young clarinet player. Conductor Jennifer Shenberger will lead the band in “Milestones,” a concert celebrating significant anniversaries through music. Clarinetist Bek Handzic-Smith will dazzle audiences with the jazzy Artie Shaw Clarinet Concerto. Handzic-Smith, a recent graduate of Clayton High School in St. Louis County, is a multi-talented musician, playing the saxophone and flamenco guitar in addition to the clarinet. The concert will take place at the Alton Amphitheater on Thursday, July 20th, at 7:30 p.m. It will repeat at Haskell Park on Sunday, July 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. Alton Municipal Band concerts are free, family-friendly musical entertainment. Established in 1891, the band is comprised of local musicians from across the region. The band’s two-month summer concert series welcomes thousands of listeners each year.

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WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River plans a ribbon-cutting for a new All-Inclusive Playground and Challenge Course at Central Park. Please join the City of Wood River for a ribbon cutting for the new all-inclusive playground and challenge course on Tuesday July 25, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Central Park. Central Park is located at 633 North Wood River Avenue in Wood River, next to the Wood River Roundhouse. The Wood River Parks and Recreation Department, with funding from the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, installed a new one-of-a-kind all-inclusive playground with poured-in-place rubber surfacing, a fitness challenge course that includes artificial turf and a timing feature, as well as concrete sidewalks and borders. We are excited to have this new amenity, and residents are invited to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. For more information about upgrades to our parks and programs, please visit www.wrparks.org or www.woodriver.org and follow Wood River Parks an

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“Atomic Fallout” is a historical re-investigation of the St. Louis region’s 75-year history with nuclear waste, conducted by a consortium of newsrooms, including The Missouri Independent, MuckRock and The Associated Press. It relies on thousands of pages of federal government documents, most of which were obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Many of the […]

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