Missouri’s second-longest serving member of Congress announced Thursday he will not seek a ninth term.
U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, a Republican who turns 72 this year, said in a social media post that he made the decision to leave Congress “after a lot of thoughtful discussion with my family.”
With the announcement, Luetkemeyer joins about two dozen Democrats and 14 Republicans in the U.S. House who have said they will not seek re-election this year.
“As we look to the future, I believe…
See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful […]
If you love to irrationally hate, you’ll hate this. The Iowa legislature recently shat out a bill that allowed the state to start punishing people for not being straight and/or white. It was signed into law by another hateful person, Governor Kim Reynolds — the head of (this) state that recently made it clear she’s […]
It took awhile for the United Football League to become official, but once it did, it came with a treat for St. Louis football fans: The Battlehawks will return for their third spring football season in five years.
WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department officially swore in its newest probationary officer at the Wood River City Council meeting earlier this week. At the meeting, City Clerk Danielle Sneed administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Probationary Police Officer Morgan Davis. After being officially sworn in, Officer Davis received a brand new badge from Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells. The department congratulated their newest member with an announcement on their Facebook page . “Congratulations to Morgan Davis, now known as Officer Morgan Davis, who took the oath of office this evening at the Wood River City Council meeting for the position of Probationary Police Officer,” they said. “Officer Davis will start Police Academy next week and will be patrolling the streets of Wood River after receiving her academy training! We welcome Officer Davis to the City of Wood River!” A recording of the Wood River City Council meeting
WOOD RIVER - Five Below announced on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, that it will open its doors in Wood River next to the Walmart Supercenter in Wood River Plaza on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Considerable excitement has brewed regarding the Five Below opening in Wood River, Mayor Tom Stalcup said. “It is like a Dollar General type of store with merchandise that is $5 and below,” the mayor said. “It will be in the right section of where Walmart is located. There was a pizza place in that area and they agreed to move down a few doors to accommodate Five Below.” Five Below also plans to open an Alton location in the old Shop 'N Save area . Five Below Inc. is an American chain of specialty discount stores that prices most of its products at $5 or less, plus a smaller assortment of products priced up to $25. Founded by Tom Vellios and David Schlessinger and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the chain is aimed at tweens and teens.
Since legal sales of medical marijuana started in Missouri in 2020 and adult recreational cannabis in 2023, business around all things marijuana has become a billion-dollar business. Missouri Independent journalist Rebecca Rivas talks about her recent coverage of Missouri’s cannabis industry, including a 60,000-product recall – and how lawsuits and politics could shape the industry in 2024.
The Soulard Art Gallery presents the artwork of the Jacoby Arts Center's resident artists along with small works by local St. Louis artists. The Jacoby Arts Center resident artists represent […]
The Who’s Tommy is set to return to Broadway in March, and the cast for the musical has just been revealed. This version features a brand new staging, directed by original Tommy director Des McAnuff. It debuted…
Super-utility man Tommy Edman is recovering from offseason surgery, but he's expected to be ready by the start of spring training, according to new reports Thursday.
In the fall of 2022, a Missouri law went into effect that opened school officials to possible criminal charges if they provide “explicit sexual content” to students. That has had a chilling effect on librarians, and it resulted in Missouri removing the third highest number of books from library shelves, following Florida and Texas. STLPR reporter Kate Grumke talks with Mernie Maestas, the lead librarian for the Wentzville School District in St. Charles County.
D-BAT will feature 13 batting cages for youth, collegiate and other baseball and softball players and offer camps, private events and team practice space.
ALTON - The old team at Alton’s The Pasta House Co. will meet again at an upcoming reunion party. Previous Pasta House employees, friends and customers are invited to The Lovejoy at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, to reminisce and celebrate. There will be a cash bar and Matt Taul will play from 7–10 p.m. “I think it’s going to be a great time,” said Greg Franklin, who organized the reunion with Roland DeGregorio. “Just the idea, everybody was so enthusiastic about it. You talk to somebody and say, ‘Hey, what do you think of this idea?’ And they would be like, ‘Man, that’s going to be such a good time.’” Franklin remembers having a lot of fun as a Pasta House employee. The restaurant opened on Aug. 4, 1986, and Franklin worked there from 1988–1993. He said he “learned a lot” and he is excited to see his old coworkers again. “It was fantastic, actually. It was old-school, a lo
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