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Funny Girl and Jagged Little Pill Keep the Fabulous Fox Aroar
St. Louis audiences are getting their first look at two well-received recent Broadway shows with the current run of Funny Girl and last weekend’s Jagged Little Pill at the Fabulous Fox Theatre (527 North Grand Boulevard, fabulousfox.com) . Both shows are thoroughly compelling, and Funny Girl, featuring breakout star Katerina McCrimmon, is absolutely worth your time and attention during this premiere tour. Funny Girl, loosely based on the rise of comedian Fanny Brice and fall of her second husband Neal Arnstein, is stuffed with a little something for everyone.
Man gets two life sentences for fatal shooting outside Berkeley gas station
A St. Louis man was sentenced Friday to two life sentences in a July 2020 shooting outside a Berkeley gas station.
Judge Releases Last Of The ‘Newburgh Four,’ Excoriates FBI For The Entrapment It Calls ‘Counterterrorism’
The FBI’s counter-terrorism work has always been noted for its willingness to radicalize people just to arrest them. The FBI has a lot of wins in the win column, but many of those wins have been obtained through… well, let’s call it what it is: cheating. People with mental issues or deep wells of insecurity […]
Crews respond to building collapse in south St. Louis, search efforts underway
Crews with the St. Louis Fire Department have responded to a building collapse Friday afternoon in south St. Louis.
Someone shot and killed a bald eagle in Missouri. Conservation agents are asking for your help
Man charged in fatal shooting of 20-year-old on Christmas Eve
St. Louis legal tech firm plots 50% headcount growth with private equity investment
St. Louis-based startup Juristat, which has developed software that provides statistical analysis for patent applications, says investment from a private equity firm will help expand its team and services.
Ameren aims to provide $205M in rebates and incentives until 2027
Ameren has filed a proposal with the Missouri Public Service Commission, which would provide $205 million in rebates and incentives through 25 programs for Ameren residential and business customers.
Hear how one woman discovered she had heart disease
Corvonne White experienced pain in her shoulder for two weeks. It wasn't until her doctor told her to visit the emergency room that she realized she was on the verge of a heart attack.
Fun singles-friendly stuff going on this weekend?
Wastewater tests show COVID infections surging, but pandemic fatigue limits precautions
Although it’s spotty and inconsistent in many places, wastewater testing is pointing to a new wave of COVID-19 infections, with as many as one-third of Americans expected to contract the disease by late February. With pandemic fatigue also in full force, and deaths and hospitalizations well down from peaks in 2021 because of high vaccination […]
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U2 added to Grammy lineup, drops video for “Even Better Than the Real Thing”
U2 are the latest performers added to next month's Grammy Awards telecast. The Irish rockers are set to perform from Sphere in Las Vegas, marking the first televised broadcast from the state-of-the-art venue. They will also…
Metro East congresswoman calls for investment to keep Granite City Works open
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski is urging U.S. Steel (NYSE: X) and Nippon Steel to consider using new federal grants to keep the Granite City mill open by making it more energy efficient through Inflation Reduction Act incentives.
Frontenac gym NutriFormance plans move to Creve Coeur
NutriFormance, a personal training gym and fitness facility in Frontenac, will relocate to Creve Coeur, ideally by mid-May assuming current construction timelines hold, its owners said.
As Gov. Parson reflects on legacy, MO Dems navigate a troubled legislature
Earlier this week, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson delivered his final State of the State speech. In this episode of the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” from the Missouri State Capitol, Parson talks with STLPR reporters Jason Rosenbaum and Sarah Kellogg about his priorities and legacy. We also hear analysis of his speech, and hear the Democratic reaction from Rep. Ashley Aune.
Adult film actress, boyfriend found dead in suspected overdose
The Moore Police Department says officers discovered the bodies of an adult-film actress and her boyfriend.
IDOT, Alton, Other Communities Make Fixing Pothole Problems Major Priority
ALTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation and multiple city street crews are advising the public that maintenance crews are out in force at this point patrolling and repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across the state, requiring drivers to slow down, use caution and move over for workers. Non-emergency patching operations usually take place during nonpeak travel periods and often require temporary lane closures. Recent heavy snow, rains and freezing temperatures have caused an increase in potholes throughout the state. Potholes typically are caused by water getting into or underneath the pavement. During freeze and thaw periods, the moisture causes the asphalt or concrete to shift, buckle or break. When vehicles drive over these weakened areas, they leave those dreaded potholes. Alton Public Works Director Mike Parsons said his group has made the potholes around Alton a main priority at this point. The recent "freezing effect" and now the mild temperatures
Family of business consulting firm's co-founder buys out partner
A Clayton-based leadership and human resources consulting company is now solely owned by the family of a co-founder.
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