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The board approved resolutions opposing Believe STL Academy and another disputing a $35 million federal grant awarded to charter school funder Opportunity Trust.

Cleaning up Coldwater Creek and other radioactive waste sites in St. Louis County will cost more than twice what federal officials thought six years ago, a new federal report finds.  A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office released Tuesday finds the government’s financial liability at the sites ballooned from $177 million in 2016 to […]

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Things have been pretty quiet in Bon Jovi land, at least as far as new music goes, but there may be an end to the drought soon: The band is…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus community joins the City of Edwardsville in mourning the loss of Ward 2 Alderman John “Jack” Burns. Alderman Burns is an SIUE alumnus (1971) who graduated with a business degree in finance and marketing. He died on Friday, October 6, 2023. SIUE provided this statement: "Alderman Burns life of service reflects our SIUE commitment to duty and improving the lives of others. A longtime Edwardsville resident, Alderman Burns was first elected to the City Council in 2017 and reelected in 2021. We especially thank him for his service in the United States Army." Alderman Burns was a father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Lori, a retired Edwardsville school teacher.

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Black animators from the region are breaking into the industry by creating content focusing on diverse stories about and by people of color and the LGBTQ community.

Beginning in January, state workers can qualify for $250 or $500 if they successfully refer a new employee to the state workforce.

Crews are responding to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 170 on Tuesday.

Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2023 Visiting Artists in Residence are Pittsburgh-based artists Lenka Clayton and Phillip Andrew Lewis. This collaborative duo utilizes innovative approaches to conceptualism and minimalism to realize their […]

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Awaken your body and bask in the morning sunlight! This gentle yoga practice is designed to energize and align your body and mind through movement and breath. Bring your own […]

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St. Louis has some damn good breweries. On Saturday, October 21, some of the best among them will take over the Saint Louis Science Center (5050 Oakland Avenue, 314-289-4400) for the St. Louis Beer Fest. More than 40 breweries will converge upon the Science Center for a brew-filled night at the museum.

St. Louis purveyor of decadent burgers and next-level milkshakes Hi-Pointe Drive-In is stepping another foot across the river into Illinois. On Thursday, the local chain's latest location will open its doors for a grand opening at 11 a.m. in Edwardsville, Illinois, at 6147 Trace Parkway Drive, not far from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville. Illinois developer Plocher Construction helped design the 3,5000-square-foot space, which taps bold colors and nostalgic elements, similar to the other Hi-Pointe locations.

This story was produced in partnership with the River City Journalism Fund. Anthony Markanich started the 2023 Major League Soccer season with the Colorado Rapids.

Marijuana prices rose in many parts of Missouri on Oct. 1 as new local taxes took effect. Lawsuits filed in Buchanan and St. Louis counties argue that some of those taxes are illegal. The constitutional amendment that legalized recreational cannabis  sales included a 6% statewide excise tax and authorized local governments to charge a sales […]

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Last week T-Mobile annoyed customers everywhere by not only informing them they’d soon be facing a steep price hike, but by pretending it wasn’t actually a price hike. The company announced it would be moving customers to a more expensive plan unless they opted out (hoping that users wouldn’t notice the change). Leaked support docs […]

A Collinsville business owner says burglars smashed his store's front window over the weekend.

A St. Louis County cop told attendees at an elementary school Halloween event they were "all going to die" before firing shots in the air, according to court documents.

Dog owners, you have a new place to take your pets in Ellisville. 'No Leash Needed' opens Tuesday.

The St. Louis County Council is voting again on a plan to give a tax break to seniors Tuesday night. This one includes some changes.

As a rule, individuals and communities in the United States, often including health care providers, are hesitant to talk about mental health. In the arts, long held stereotypes and cliché’s about “mad geniuses” and “tortured artists” persist.

The Valley R-VI School District identified the girl as Amelia Biri, 10. She was a fifth grader and lived in Richwoods, Missouri.