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Local labor officials wanted a written guarantee that the new hotelier wouldn’t do any union-busting.

Tlaib, who represents the Detroit area, has been a vocal advocate of the Palestinian cause — even more so than Bush — and both congresswomen have been accused of antisemitism.

Quincey Haulcy, 25, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and multiple other crimes in connection with the death of Terry St. John on Dec. 12, 2020.

A St. Louis County man pled guilty, Wednesday, in a fatal arson case from January of 2020.

Talking Heads’ iconic concert film Stop Making Sense is headed back to theaters. Variety reports that in celebration of the movie’s 40th anniversary this summer, A24 is set to rerelease its 4K restoration of…

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A state Senate hearing on a medical provider tax devolved Wednesday into a fight over the political tactics of Missouri Right to Life, with a Democrat dropping an obscenity and Republicans slamming the group for injecting its anti-abortion politics into unrelated issues. Only one member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Republican Sen. Denny Hoskins of […]

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The man is accused of telling customers he would obtain and fix cars for people at a discount before spending the money on personal expenses, court documents reveal.

Owners of Central West End property are suing the Salt + Smoke restaurant over a large 2022 fire that caused that and another restaurant to close.

ALTON - From grief to anger management, OSF St. Anthony’s has several new support groups available for community members no matter what issues they are facing. Staci M. Knox, LCSW, is the Manager of Psychological Services at OSF. She explained that support groups can be especially beneficial for people when combined with individual therapy. These groups allow people to discuss issues, role-play new behaviors and share what worked for them. “We all are social beings, and we all really benefit from being in an environment where you feel safe and you feel supported,” Knox said. “A therapeutic educational group led by a mental health professional is a perfect place to have these skills introduced — whether we’re talking about conflict resolution or skills for anxiety and depression and bullying — to have these skills introduced for specific conditions and then practice. Or perhaps there might be someone in the group that has had an experience

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UMSL's entrepreneurship program this summer will begin a $3 million renovation to its facilities. Separately, the program announced the next cohort in its Anchor Accelerator program, awarding $250,000 in grants to local entrepreneurs.

This is the dome above the main altar at the Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Paris. Whenever I see it in thumbnail mode it reminds me less of Jesus and more of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Now that I've finally posted it, however, I'll never see it in thumbnail mode again.

Legislation to provide public subsidies for a downtown St. Louis hotel redevelopment advanced Wednesday after failing to move forward last month amid a dispute between the developer and a local union.

Amazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy.

The new record surpassed the previous state record set in 2006.

From engaging theatre performances to cozy reading retreats and lively music shows, this weekend is bursting with diverse activities suitable for all tastes and ages. Be sure to check out www.riverbender.com/events/ for the complete list of events in the region! Alton Little Theater and Michael Madden are excited to bring to you THE ACTOR’S STUDIO SERIES: Red Jasper , a compelling drama that tackles the sensitive theme of living with Cancer. This unique and heartfelt play will be showing from January 18-21st, offering a raw look into the struggles and courage of those affected. Don't miss this powerful theatrical experience that promises to enlighten and move audiences. The Actor's Studio Series will run through the end of the month with "An Elephant's Graveyard" January 26th -28th. Join us at the Genealogy & Local History Library as we explore the rich tapestry of African American history in the Riverbend area. Reimagining Places of the Past: Historic Preservation Lecture

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STAUNTON - The Staunton Country Club will host a murder mystery show on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024. “Bullets in the Bathtub,” presented by Randy Manning and Jest Mysteries, is a 1920s-themed murder mystery play. The show starts at 6:30 p.m., and the club will serve appetizers in between acts. Tom Allan, the club’s president, said the club has hosted a few shows by Randy Manning and Jest Mysteries, and he hopes this weekend’s play will be just as fun. “We’ve been looking for different, unique events that bring people out, get them to see the country club. We said, ‘Well, this will be a great time,’” Allan said. “In wintertime, there’s not a whole lot going on out there, so we’re going to try it and see. I know it’s a lot of fun. It’s a comedy. It was fun last time, so it should be very good.” Located at 3283 South Country Club Lane in Staunton, the Staunton Country Club is a private club

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Last week I noted that the improperly named Common Sense Media had submitted a very problematic and dangerous California ballot initiative that aims to hold social media companies liable should any harm that happens to any child be loosely connected to social media. As we noted, the research out there does not support the underlying […]