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A look back • 5,000 settle in shacks along the Mississippi during the Great Depression
ST. LOUIS • The Great Depression had settled in hard by the first dawn of 1931. Unemployment, already at 15 percent, would climb relentlessly toward a crushing 24.9 percent two years later. Relief programs were well-intended but scant, and jobless…
Family Winter Carnival
The Family Winter Carnival ignites the Mardi Gras spirit in the youngest among us. The annual event includes interactive displays, story time and hands-on projects to keep kids entertained.
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Map of counties of Illinois which will and will not be enforcing Illinois's new Assault Weapon Ban
Homeowner injured, vehicle stolen Friday in O’Fallon, MO home invasion
Robber sprayed drive-thru McDonald's cashiers with pepper spray, police say
St. Louis County Council chair concerned after hearing recommendations for Jamestown Mall
The chair of the St. Louis County Council is skeptical of a new study on what to do with the abandoned Jamestown Mall in north St. Louis County.
Two women continue searching for solutions after mass drug overdose event
Nearly a year has passed since numerous people overdosed on drugs in the Central West End.
St. Louis Auto Show returns for four-day event
The America’s Center and The Dome will feature some of the best the car world has to offer over the next few days.
One suspect charged, 4 in custody after violent home invasion in O’Fallon
After a violent home invasion early Friday morning, five people have been taken into custody. One of them is facing multiple charges.
Republicans are developing a clever plan to shoot themselves in the foot
I must be missing something here. The Washington Post reports that Republicans are getting ready to pass a bill that mandates precisely how the Treasury Department handles a breach of the debt ceiling. In particular, it would specify which bills have to be paid and which can be blown off. The must-pay bills are likely ...continue reading "Republicans are developing a clever plan to shoot themselves in the foot"
Police looking for wanted suspect, ask for public's help
Deputies in Franklin County searched for a known felon on Friday and asked the public to help them find Timothy Kalter.
Auto industry trends and forecasting 2023 at the St. Louis Auto Show
From new cars to classic cars and race cars, there is something for everyone at the St. Louis Auto Show.
Maine gets 1st Mega Millions jackpot with $1.35B grand prize
Maine scored its first Mega Millions jackpot — and someone beat the ill fortune of Friday the 13th
History making night for the St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues honored the team’s inaugural Hall of Fame class at the Missouri Athletic Club in downtown St. Louis on Friday night.
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for $1.35B jackpot
Here are the January 13 Mega Millions numbers.
Man charged after woman's body found in Illinois home
A man was charged Friday after police found a woman's body at a Freeburg trailer park.
Luka Doncic’s Trademark Dispute With His Mother Settles
Over the summer, we discussed what looked to be a fascinating trademark dispute between NBA superstar Luka Doncic and his mother, Mirjam Poterbin. As a quick summary, Doncic consented to have trademarks referring to him registered to his mother, as he’d become a star overseas at age 13. That itself isn’t all that odd. But […]