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Trevor Rabin releases powerful new song, “Oklahoma”
Former Yes guitarist Trevor Rabin has released the brand new song "Oklahoma" from his upcoming album, Rio, which will be his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years. Rabin says the song was…
Fly-In Festival Taking Flight This Weekend
BETHALTO - This weekend is the 27th annual Wings-N-Wheels Fly-In Festival, both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Louis Regional Airport in Bethalto. Both days are full of fun for the whole family, between free flights for kids, tarmac tours of various planes, a car show, and much more. “It’s a nice community event. We like showing off the airport, we love showing what we do,” said Danny Adams, general manager of the St. Louis Regional Airport. “We like showing the airplanes off and that’s our prime opportunity to do it.” Here’s what’s happening on the first day of the Fly-In on Saturday, Sept. 30: “Behind the fence” tours of local pilot planes, military aircraft, and more on the airport tarmac. The Speed Demons Car Show, featuring live music from the band Cruise Control Kids Zone with bounce houses, barrel car rides, and more (sponsored by the Bethalto Chamber of Commerce) Bethalto’s
New Life Evangelistic Center denied permit to reopen St. Louis homeless shelter
A push to reopen a former homeless shelter in Downtown St. Louis hits a roadblock. The New Life Evangelistic Center has not been cleared to reopen, and a recent effort to acquire a permit needed to reopen it was turned down.
Record Number of Students Participate in 21st Annual Water Festival
EAST ALTON – More than 900 fifth graders and their instructors participated in the 21 st Annual National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC sm ) Water Festival at the Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus Friday, September 29. Participants spent the day on campus exploring interactive booths focused on the importance of water. “It has been so rewarding seeing students go from thinking frogs were gross and scary to thinking that they were cool and exciting,” said Jessica Mohlman, research coordinator and assistant scientist at NGRREC. “I couldn’t have been happier with the results from teaching about wetlands and the research we do at NGRREC.” This year, classes rotated between 37 stations during the five-hour long event. Students enjoyed soaking up the knowledge and entertainment from nature hikes to canoe rides. “Being a part of the largest Water Festival to date has been so exciting,”
Joe Biden sounded fine during his speech yesterday
Over at National Review, Jeffrey Blehar says he's stunned at how decrepit Joe Biden has become. It was bad enough two years ago, but: That was in 2021 — the man practically looks whipcrack-smart and youthful by comparison with today. The decay from that day to now (even just the public collapse from early 2023 ...continue reading "Joe Biden sounded fine during his speech yesterday"
McGowan brothers look to unload another downtown St. Louis property
The McGowan brothers want to continue selling their downtown St. Louis properties.
A trip to the prairie connects young Black artists to nature
Every year, Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective goes on an immersive trip to a Missouri’s prairie land. For many of the teens, this is their first chance to engage with the outdoors. Young participants and mentors share why the trip is meaningful and how it inspires their artistry.
Mercy looks to AI to relieve burden on health care workers, answer patients' questions
The Chesterfield-based Mercy health system plans to roll out a series of artificial intelligence-based tools in its hospitals in the coming months, in partnership with Microsoft.
St. Louis area youth coach accused of child sexual misconduct
A youth athletic coach is charged with attempting to convince a child to do sexual activities with him.
3 St. Louis City SC players make list of top-selling MLS jerseys
The jerseys of three St. Louis City SC players are among the most sold in Major League Soccer this year.
Larry Rice Tried To Call Homeless Shelter a ‘Church' to Evade Codes, City Board Says
The city’s Board of Building Appeals hammered down its rejection of New Life Evangelistic Center in a lengthy order this week in which the board claimed the former shelter fell short of multiple safety measures — including fire safety. In July, the board sided with concerned neighbors who appealed the city Building Division’s permit for New Life to renovate its space at 1411 Locust Street in Downtown West.
Spotted this gem today
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Three teens charged in St. Louis murder after attempted robbery
Three teenagers face criminal charges in a south St. Louis murder that stemmed from an attempted robbery earlier this week.
Elton John celebrates 50 years of ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ with Dolby Atmos mix
It’s been 50 years since Elton John released his now-classic album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road and he’s giving fans a new way to enjoy it. In honor of the anniversary, Elton has released the album in Dolby…
Sultan: A Jordanian princess comes to St. Louis on a quest
Princess Basma bint Ali is optimistic about future of environmental conservation.
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Neil Young to reissue ‘Archives Vol. I: 1963-1972’ for the first time in over a decade
Neil Young launched his Archives series back in 2009 with Neil Young Archives Vol. I: 1963-1972, and fans who missed out on getting a copy now have a second chance. Young is set to reissue Archives Vol. 1 on…
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