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Shining light on energy inequity in Puerto Rico
Researchers are working with communities in Puerto Rico to build more sustainable systems in the face of ongoing challenges.
Missouri Adopt-a-Highway Program in Limbo Over Sign for Kevin Johnson
Last year, a sign on Interstate 44 near Kirkwood in St. Louis County told motorists they were driving on a highway where litter cleanup was done to honor Kevin “Rockhead” Johnson. The sign was up until a motorist recognized the name as a man executed by the state in November 2022 for the killing of Kirkwood Police Sergeant William McEntee in 2005. A social media post sparked outrage and news stories.
Upon Further Reflection Art Exhibit
Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Upon Further Reflection, a collection of oil and cold wax paintings by Mark […]
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Jan. 16, 1919: The day the nation (and St. Louis) went dry
On Jan. 16, 1919, the Prohibition amendment was passed, making St. Louis and all cities officially dry despite widespread flouting of the law. Gangs like Egan's Rats, Hogan's and the Cuckoos battled to satisfy the public thirst in St. Louis…
St. Louis Affordable Housing Commission Triples Annual Awards, Supporting Nearly $16 Million in Housing Construction & Support Services
This year’s allocation will support a record-breaking 46 affordable housing programs and 14 housing developments.
Family searching for video of Mahomes surprising girl at Wild Card game
Kansas City Chiefs fans are searching for footage of a special moment with Patrick Mahomes when he surprised an 11-year-old on her birthday.
Read This Now: Ballyhoo!
Jon Langmead's "Ballyhoo!: The Roughhousers, Con Artists, and Wildmen Who Invented Professional Wrestling" is available January 19 from the University of Missouri Press.
Recipe: Chef Jack Mac’s bacon-wrapped cocktail meatballs with zesty barbecue glaze
Planning a playoff party? Try this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Over 200 St. Louis residents displaced after pipe bursts at hotel
Emergency crews are responding to a water main break early Tuesday morning.
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Traffic map: Winter weather snarls interstates & roads
Giannoulias to Illinois Drivers: Ditch the DMV Modernization, New Efficiencies Eliminate Most In-Person DMV Visits
SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has told Illinois motorists today to stay away from the DMV. That’s because Illinoisans can now obtain more DMV services and complete more transactions online. In addition, Giannoulias unveiled a series of new measures aimed at reducing wait times if a DMV visit is required. “Don’t come to the DMV, skip the trip!” Giannoulias said. “The truth is that most people no longer need to even come to a DMV because the services they need are available with just a few clicks. Our efforts to modernize the office and create efficiencies have led to a ‘Do-it-Online, Skip-the-Line’ approach, which saves Illinoisans time and headaches.” Giannoulias noted that 2.25 million Illinoisans will need their driver’s license or state ID renewed in 2024. Of those, more than 1 million, or nearly half, have the ability to renew online. In 2023, there were just over 1 million Illinois drivers who were part
Edwardsville's In Crowd Hosts Successful Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
EDWARDSVILLE - On Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, In Crowd hosted their fundraiser “Blooming Where We Are Planted” to benefit Habitat for Humanity. In Crowd is a professional development organization that aims to connect professionals throughout the Riverbend community. They decided to sponsor a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, and all proceeds from the brunch, 50/50 raffle and live and silent auctions will help fund the organization’s tenth build starting in the spring. “In Crowd reached a point where they’re really wanting to impact the community and they just reached out and said, ‘Hey, we want to do this for you. This is how we decided we wanted to impact the local community,’” explained Marc Gibbs, president of the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Habitat for Humanity chapter. “And it just got us on this journey of just having conversations, planning this event, starting here and then kind of seeing where it goes from here for year
Washington U. creates drug research company, backed by $130 million from New York firm
Americans Received 55 Billion Robocalls In 2023, A 9% Jump From 2022
It’s extremely weird that we’ve somehow normalized the fact that scammers, scumbags, debt collectors, and marketers have made the U.S.’ primary voice communication platform largely unusable. There is some good news: according to data from the YouMail Robocall Index, U.S. consumers received just under 3.8 billion robocalls during the month of December, a 16.3% decrease […]
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County rescues elderly from bitter cold
A St. Louis County not-for-profit that gets millions in federal funding has programs to help St. Louis County residents, especially the elderly, survive the bitter cold.
St. Louis chicken restaurant shutters suddenly
A Midtown St. Louis restaurant that's received national recognition for its fried chicken sandwiches has closed permanently.
Southern closed its doors for the last time at 4 p.m. Sunday, according to an announcement posted Monday morning on its website and social media. The restaurant did not share its reasoning behind the closure.
"This was a very difficult decision," the announcement said. "We will miss our amazing staff. While small, they were dedicated and did their best every day."
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St. Louis area sees another day of frigid cold, dangerous conditions
The region didn't break any record low temperatures Monday, but the windchill persisted, pushing temperatures to subzero levels and creating life-threatening conditions.
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