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Queen of Rock & Roll Tina Turner passed away Wednesday at age 83, and upon hearing the news, artists such as Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams and more paid tribute to the singing legend.  Jagger,…

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Turner graduated from Sumner High School in St. Louis and formulated much of her career in East St. Louis clubs.

The Washington Post reports that most book challenges come from a tiny number of activists: The majority of the 1,000-plus book challenges analyzed by The Post were filed by just 11 people. Each of these people brought 10 or more challenges against books in their school district; one man filed 92 challenges. Together, these serial ...continue reading "Book banning is a very, very niche activity"

Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.

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Besides her singing skills, Turner was among the first celebrities to speak candidly about domestic abuse, becoming a heroine to battered women and a symbol of resilience to all.

AT&T Inc. is shaking up its relationship to the office with plans to cut back on its physical office footprint and implement a mandate that certain managers appear in person at least three days a week.

An assistant principal at Edwardsville High School faces criminal charges for allegedly having sex with a teenager she mentored.

Unapologetic Blackness, community, and culture weren’t the only themes on display at The 113th Annie Malone May Day Parade downtown on Sunday, May 21. There was also resilience.

Anyone with information is asked to leave a tip with CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

This is typically a very hot and humid weekend with rain chances in the forecast. That's not something we're dealing with this year as low humidity remains in place.

FORISTELL, Mo. -- St. Charles County Police are asking for the public's help to find several burglars. They broke into Best Vending on Highway T on 4/9/2023 at around 1:30 a.m. He stole cash, a box truck, and snacks. Police believe that tow to three people were involved in this crime. They only have footage [...]

Bark in the Park returned for their 28th anniversary, but this time in Tower Grove Park. This fun-filled day on Saturday, May 20th had a variety of activities for owners and their four-legged friends to enjoy. Bark in the Park raised over $97,000 for the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force, a team [...]

Join Soldiers Memorial on Monday, May 29, for the re-dedication of the Vietnam War memorial, which will be a big deal because 254 more heroes will be added.

The Queen of Rock and Roll, Tina Turner, died Wednesday at her home in Zurich, Switzerland, according to Reuters. She was 83 years old. Turner had a plethora of hits throughout her career, both as a solo act and as a duo with Ike Turner, to whom she was married.

Biden officials are hawking an Alaska pipeline and gas export complex long seen as uninvestable. They promise skeptical investors sustained market access to Asia.

Held June 9–10 and 16–17, the events will again be limited to 12 guests per night.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their sixth studio album, Up Your Alley, with a new vinyl release. The album was initially released on vinyl for Record Store Day…

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A St. Louis urban renewal board voted Tuesday to acquire the former headquarters of a company in North City currently owned by Dismas House of St. Louis, in hopes to convert it into a workforce development hub that could support a $55 million advanced manufacturing center planned nearby.

The city of St. Charles is filing its lawsuit Wednesday against Ameren Missouri over well field contamination, months after announcing its intention to sue. In a press conference Wednesday, St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer said they are seeking millions of dollars from the utility company over contamination at the city's Elm Point Wellfield, but did not say exactly how much they were seeking. He said the lawsuit will be dropped off at circuit court Wednesday afternoon. The city is working with local…