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Shel Talmy, the producer who oversaw seminal early recordings by The Who and The Kinks, has died. According to his rep, Talmy died in his sleep on Nov. 13 due to…

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He made international headlines for a viral video that happened when he was on assignment at Yellowstone National Park.

The fire was originally reported to be inside a room on the eighth floor of the hospital, the St. Louis Fire Department said.

From HOK:  As Major League Soccer nears its 30th year, its stadiums have undergone a dramatic evolution. Well-designed urban, soccer-specific venues are building momentum for the League, capturing a new generation of avid fans and showcasing creative revenue-generating strategies that will shape the next era of MLS venues. Food and Beverage: Local Flavors Drive Sales […]

Courtney Love wants to make one thing clear about the Hole song "Violet": it's "not just about Billy Corgan."Love dated the Smashing Pumpkins frontman in the early '90s before she…

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Fire crews have responded to reports of a fire Thursday afternoon at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. It's currently unclear if a fire broke out in the building.

Recent projects by three PARIC Corporation teams are being cited for construction excellence by the Associated General Contractors of Missouri. A prestigious “Construction Keystone” award is for the Kings Hill Redevelopment in the St Louis Hill Neighborhood. “Keystone Finalist” awards are for the renovation of Mid-Town St. Louis’ Butler Brothers Building and the construction of […]

The Saint Louis Zoo announced Thursday that its medical staff “humanely euthanized” an elderly chimp due to worsening health conditions.

Parkway School District officials said they will not build a $26 million childcare center at a previously-proposed site after neighbors loudly opposed it.

ALTON - Hayner Library will host a free Illinois Department of Human Services In-Person Recruitment Presentation at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at Hayner Library at Alton Square Mall. In the presentation learn how to obtain careers with the State of Illinois Hayner Library will host the Illinois Department of Human Services for a unique opportunity that allows individuals to explore career paths in the public sector. This event offers a platform for meaningful dialogue, fostering connections, and potential employment opportunities across diverse state government roles. The IDHS recruitment team will cover topics related to applying for state positions, state profile creation, and other best practices when applying for careers with the State of Illinois. A question-and-answer session will take place after the presentation. “We’re very happy to host events such as this at the library,” says Mary Cordes, Executive Director of Hayner Library. “Our patrons have

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Regional employment within aerospace manufacturing in the St. Louis area grew by more than 1,800 new jobs, or 11.9 percent, over the last five years. This represents a growth rate 10-times faster than the national growth rate of only 1.1% since 2019. Those statistics were among the new numbers shared at the 3rd Annual Take […]

GLEN CARBON - Glen Carbon residents will pay more for their water over the next two years after the Village Board this week unanimously approved a series of water rate increases starting Jan. 1, 2025. The rate change amounts to a 10% annual increase for both the service and usage charges for Village-supplied water. Another 10% increase will take effect starting on Jan. 1, 2026. Since Nov. 1, 2022, Glen Carbon residents have paid a monthly water service charge of $6.50. Under both rate increases, that service charge will rise to $7.15 in 2025 and $7.87 in 2026. The village’s water usage rates, last updated on May 1, 2024, are also increasing. Village residents, who currently pay a monthly $6.12 usage fee for the first 1,000 gallons of water used during each billing cycle, will see that same usage fee increase to $6.73 in 2025 and $7.41 in 2026. “As recently discussed in Finance Committee meetings … it was decided to recommend a 10% annual increase in

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Rock Creek makes creating your space less stressful by getting innovative about better customer service and sustainability

ALTON/GODFREY - 15 local agencies came together on Nov. 12 and 13, 2024, to shop at Target in Alton using Community Christmas funds, a program designed to support families in need during the holiday season. The initiative, funded by community-raised contributions, highlights the impact of collective efforts to provide essential items to those less fortunate. Liz Campbell, chair of Community Christmas, expressed her gratitude for the community’s involvement. She said: “Watching local agencies shop for items their organization truly needs — whether it is toys, personal hygiene products, clothing, or everyday essentials — was incredibly heartwarming.” She emphasized the importance of the program, stating that it serves as a reminder of the good that can come from hard work and fundraising efforts earlier in the year. The shopping event was facilitated by the collaboration of Target staff, agency representatives, and community volunteers, including

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The Seventh Circuit Appeals Court was somewhat hesitant to bless the 18 months of pole camera surveillance in the Tuggle case back in 2021. The reluctance to state affirmatively this sort of surveillance will always be constitutional shows up in its most recent decision dealing with the same subject matter. Here’s the court expressing its […]

President-elect Trump has tapped anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS has a budget of nearly $2 trillion and administers federal health programs including Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. HHS and its subagencies are responsible for responding to diseases and [...]