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We're getting ready for 'Wrestling at The Chase.'

Parting is such sweet sorrow, but we must sadly announce that the National Weather Service has confirmed that this heat dome will come to an end. The steamy heat that's gripped St. Louis will finally die down on Saturday, with temperatures turning rather pleasant by the end of the weekend. (Do you remember the 70s?

ALTON - The Alton City Council approved a series of resolutions to fund the installation of decorative LED lighting on the Clark Bridge in an effort to improve its appearance and boost economic activity through tourism. The project totals nearly $1 million and will be funded by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, an Ameren Illinois incentive program, and more. A total of $995,915.51 in funding was approved from the following sources: $600,000 from the city’s Travel and Tourism funds $243,915.51 from the city’s ARPA funds $152,000 from an intergovernmental agreement with Alton Township The new lighting will also reportedly be more energy efficient than the current lighting, resulting in 73% less energy use. The current lighting draws 165 watts per fixture, whereas the new lighting will consume only 45 watts per fixture. Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau CEO Cory Jobe, Third Ward Alderman Raymond Strebel, and Mayor David Goins have all previously

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Roger Waters is giving fans another taste of his upcoming reimagining of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, which he's calling The Dark Side of the Moon Redux. The rocker just released his new take…

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A St. Louis County man faces felony charges after he allegedly stabbed his uncle in the head earlier this month.

One of two industrial buildings being built at Flint Development’s I-64 Logistics Center will house a gigafactory for the next generation of efficient energy storage. Contegra Construction Co. is targeting an end of summer completion for a 1.015 million-square-foot shell building where EnerVenue will manufacture batteries based on nickel-hydrogen technology originally developed for NASA. EnerVenue […]

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. The 2023 theme is preparation for older adults. Preparing for disasters is protecting everyone you love.

Cementland: Bob Cassilly’s Unfinished Masterpiece will show at the St. Louis Public Library – Central Library until Sept. 22.   The photography exhibit by Richard Sprengeler showcases the last project […]

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms […]

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ST. LOUIS -- Commuters should look at a traffic map before leaving today. Crashes are slowing traffic. One serious crash on I-70 is slowing down traffic on other interstates and side streets. I-70 WB is completely closed at I-170 due to a crash blocking all lanes. Traffic is currently being diverted off the interstate at [...]

Diners can choose to order grab-and-go options from The Key Bistro’s express counter or sit down to enjoy a dine-in meal while overlooking Forest Park.

Today on TAP: In the first GOP debate, the treatment the crowd gave Trump’s critics made that vociferously clear.

Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Inspiration and Expression, The Art of MaryJo Clark.   The exhibit includes collage, […]

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The National Weather Service says the triple-digit temperatures could end this weekend. Residents, businesses, and schools are coping with the weather that has brought near-record heat index values.