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On the night of Dec. 31, 1919, the New Year's Eve bash in the Hotel Statler downtown was heavy with lament over the looming imposition of Prohibition.

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Arts Council (JCAC) has had an incredible year over the course of 2023. From hosting several community art events to their involvement in many prominent art projects, the organization has even more plans in store for 2024. Sherry Droste, volunteer director for JCAC, said on a recent episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com that the council began nearly two years ago with a meeting of about 35 people, which convinced her the community would support such an organization. It has since grown in its size, reach, and offerings to the community. “We have a track record that I’m really proud of,” Droste said. “Right now, just shy of two years, we’ve interacted with over 7,000 people.” She added that “Jersey County is a great place,” having moved there 40 years ago from Godfrey. She noted the Jersey 100 School District’s reputation for great fine arts programs, but said local artists “didn’

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Clouds have gradually cleared overnight and it's a cold start to the last weekend of 2023.

This column was first published on Ray Hartmann's St. Louis Insider. The Hyperloop is dead.

Rep. Phil Christofanelli files bill to exempt St. Charles County and Jefferson County residents who work in St. Louis from the city’s 1% earnings tax.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-America running back Cody Schrader rushed for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri's first score, and the ninth-ranked Tigers capped an 11-win season with a 14-3 win over No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday [...]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-America running back Cody Schrader rushed for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri's first score, and the ninth-ranked Tigers capped an 11-win season with a 14-3 win over No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl on Friday [...]

"We don't need any gunfire on New Year's Eve. It's simply not safe," Lane Forman with the Tower Grove Neighborhood Association said.

Fans enjoyed the views, food and drinks and saw Marching Mizzou, the Golden Girls and more perform.

The move to drop the elective courses garnered national media attention and pushback from students, parents and groups including the NAACP.

FENTON, Mo. -- The Mizzou Tigers are taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl tonight. Mizzou fans came together to support their favorite college football team at a Fenton watch party. Mizzou fans are gathered here at Fenton Bar & Grill to show support to the Mizzou Tigers as they take on [...]

ST. LOUIS -- The police are searching for a suspect in a domestic abuse incident. Martez Hopgood, 21, is suspected of domestic assault, kidnapping, and violation of a protection order involving an ex-girlfriend and her 10-year-old son. Police are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911. A St. Louis woman and her [...]

A homeless man charged with burglarizing a St. Louis nursing home that closed without notice is supposed to be on a GPS ankle monitor, but he failed to get the device installed, according to records.

It’s the second time in a month that Chakraverty and Big Sur have deployed a team of white collar defense attorneys from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner against former employees.

Most hospitals eased or eliminated their masking requirements last spring, after the federal government ended the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Listening to books brings with it more benefits than just the ability to multitask. Here’s what you need to know about slipping in some listening time.