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St. Louis rapper sentenced to federal prison on gun charge
A St. Louis rapper and accused gang leader was sentenced in federal court on a gun charge.
Beyoncé is coming to St. Louis this summer
Grammy-winning singer Beyonce is bringing her "Renaissance World Tour" to St. Louis this summer.
Beyoncé revealed tour dates Wednesday, including an Aug. 21 stop at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis.
Ticket sale timelines vary by city. Verified Fan Registration is now open for the St. Louis date on beyonce.livenation.com through Feb. 16 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Registration does not guarantee tickets, according to the preregistration site. A lottery-style process will determine which registered…
Exxon reports record profits, doubles down on fossil fuels
The White House responds with renewed calls to boost production.
Missouri House OKs raising bar for constitutional amendments, needs 1 more vote before heading to Senate
Beyoncé’s Renaissance Global World Tour stops in St. Louis
Get your coins together, Beyoncé is going on tour! The mega superstar returns to the global stage with her Renaissance World Tour this summer, this follows the release of her seventh studio album, Renaissance. Her first solo tour in six…
After being forced to cancel its Lunar New Year event for a winter storm, Missouri officials create videos to celebrate instead
New Halls Ferry to close at I-270 this weekend
The closure of New Halls Ferry at I-270 from 8 p.m. Friday to early Monday morning is needed to allow partial removal of the overhead highway bridge.
Government lets health plans that ripped off Medicare keep the money
Medicare Advantage plans for seniors dodged a major financial bullet Monday as government officials gave them a reprieve for returning hundreds of millions of dollars or more in government overpayments — some dating back a decade or more.
Legendary Dancing "Beatle Bob" Concert Streak Ends At 9,439 Days
ST. LOUIS - The legendary “Beatle Bob” Robert Matonis recently ended his concert streak around the St. Louis area that started on Christmas Day, 1996. Matonis has always been visible at the side of the stage dancing at concert venues across the St. Louis region. If “Beatle Bob” attended a concert, a band knew they were on the right track and in some ways, had made it. Beatle Bob’s streak continued for 9,439 days, which does not include 85 days during the COVID-19 Pandemic when concerts were not happening in town. The feat, when one thinks about it, is beyond remarkable. Matonis is a huge part of the St. Louis entertainment culture and folklore. Bob is now 70 years old and announced recently he had to spend a few days at Barnes-Jewish Hospital for treatment, which sidelined his concert streak. He also said he has been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease in February 2021 and has not been able to dance at some of the recent concerts he attended. A
That’s A Wrap On The Public Domain Game Jam! Check Out All The Great Entries
At the beginning of the year, we kicked off the latest edition of our annual public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1927! Last night, the jam came to a close, with a few submissions sneaking in right before the deadline and bringing us to a total of 20 entries this year. We’ve only just […]
A conversation with “On Being” host Krista Tippett
After nearly two decades on the air, the nationally beloved public radio program finds a new platform with a seasonal podcast launching this week.
Man sentenced in fatal shooting after St. Louis car crash
A Riverview man convicted of fatally shooting a woman in a dispute over a car crash has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Billy Joel urged Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to consider Warren Zevon
Warren Zevon is one of the artists nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, and a fellow Hall of Famer may have been partly responsible for his…
Police ID 18-year-old man shot, killed in Old North St. Louis
Police on Wednesday identified the Ferguson man found shot dead in the city's Old North St. Louis neighborhood Friday night.
Missouri House OKs raising bar for constitutional amendments
The proposal would raise the bar for amending the constitution from a simple majority vote to at least 60%.
Missouri lawmakers warn lack of confidence in MoDOT could stall funding for major projects
The state Senate’s top leader delivered a stern warning Wednesday to the governor’s nominees for the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, saying lawmakers have “no confidence” in the transportation department’s leadership and that could stall plans for major highway investments. The warning came during the Senate Gubernatorial Appointments Committee hearing for Brian Treece, a former […]
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Here are the key changes the College Board is making to its AP African American studies course
The College Board on Wednesday announced major changes to its Advanced Placement (AP)) African American studies course after objections from the administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), drawing sharp criticism from advocates and civil rights groups who said the alterations removed key material. The College Board has said the changes were already in progress, [...]
WWT Raceway adds to its footprint, eyes entertainment complex development
World Wide Technology Raceway has again expanded its footprint, a move that comes as the Madison, Illinois speedway’s owner says it has ambition to create an entertainment complex around the facility.
Unified Child Advocacy Network Discusses Mission, Upcoming Fundraiser
JERSEYVILLE/CARLINVILLE - Melissa Dandino, fundraising coordinator at the Unified Child Advocacy Network, recently appeared on an episode of Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com to discuss the work the organization does for local child victims of abuse, as well as their upcoming fundraiser at Reno's Pizza in Carlinville. “We’re a nonprofit organization representing Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery counties," Dandino said. "We help children tell their stories in a child-friendly environment - from there, we help them to seek out medical doctors and counseling, and we also help the families receive and find services that will help them all move on with their healing.” She said the organization has a Child Advocate who works with families and children to get them medical attention and counseling and make sure the counselors are “doing what they should do to help the child.” They also have a forensic interviewer named Holly who conducts
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