MADISON COUNTY – The Salvation Army has exceeded its red kettle campaign goal of $217,000 by raising more than $364,000 to help people in Madison County. Reflected in the total are donations made through mail appeals, corporate gifts, unsolicited gifts, Schnuck’s Round-Up at the Register, and donations made at red kettles throughout the area. “Once again, the generous people of Alton and Godfrey and all of Madison County have shown how caring they are toward those in need,” said campaign co-chair Dr. John Hoelscher. “Even during this tough economy, the spirit of giving remained strong. This allows the Salvation Army to continue its good works for another year, providing food, clothing, shelter and guidance to our neighbors who need help.” “We want to thank everyone who gave so generously - those who signed up to ring bells in the cold and the many local businesses who set out red kettles in their shops and allowed ringers to stand outside thei
Over the next few years, the company, which buys and sells distressed properties, said it plans to buy, and then sell, $405 million worth of homes in the St. Louis.
Attention Laser Tag lovers. Grab your friends and an unlimited laser tag pass on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to close for $19.99 per person plus tax. Based on walk in availability.
EDWARDSVILLE - Liberty Middle School had something to celebrate this week after defeating Lincoln Middle in the annual District 7 Math Counts competition. Liberty Middle School recognized the following individuals with a special salute: Ameila Zhang, Annica Miller, Daniel Wang, and Alan Chen for being the first-place team. Daniel Wang won first place in the individual and Countdown rounds. Alan Chen won second place individual and Countdown round. Liberty officials said luck to all members participating in the Regional Completion on Saturday, February 4.
The city manager previously retracted his resignation months ago, citing harassment because he is gay and interference from council members for doing his job.
For a brief and interesting time, the New York Times employed a Public Editor to serve as a liaison with its readers. One of the most interesting of these was the fifth, Margaret Sullivan, who would go on to become a media columnist with the Washington Post and then, as of today, a weekly columnist […]
Guitarist Anthony “Top” Topham, a founding member of The Yardbirds, passed away Monday after a battle with dementia. He was 75. Topham, who adopted the name Sanderson Rasjid after joining the Subud spiritual movement,…
Kansas City is the only major city in the country where the city’s elected leaders don’t control the local police department — a state-appointed police board does. Up until 2013, St. Louis was in the same boat. However, the city gained local control of its police department after a 2012 statewide referendum. Now 10 years […]
Sunday thru February 26 Orchid Show at Missouri Botanical Garden. Tickets Thru Feb 5th- Audubon Society Bows for Birds Challenge. Where: Missouri Botanical Garden, Forest Park, Lafayette Park, Bellerive Park, Powder Valley Conservation… Prizes include Tickets for Big Muddy Adventures, Alpine Shop, Cardinals Baseball… Start broccoli, brussels sprout, cabbage, leek, onion seeds indoors this week. … Continue reading This Week In Gardening & Nature →
The Neiss family drove from St. Louis to Jefferson City on Tuesday, a trip they’ve made many times over the past four years. The reason is always the same: Legislation they fear will harm their transgender son. On the agenda Tuesday night in the House General Laws Committee were a litany of bills aimed at […]
Friday the 13th isn't typically associated with good fortune, but one lucky St. Louis Poweball player won $100,000 when he opted to play on that day. The winning ticket was purchased at St. Louis' Joel's Benton Park BP, 1815 Arsenal.
ST. LOUIS — Missouri's nursing workforce has grown over the past two years, according to a new report, a hopeful sign for hospitals and nursing homes recovering from the worst staffing shortages of the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite those gains,…
St. Louis police have convened a small task force in response to a three-day crime spree across south city that left one woman dead and another injured.
The state of Missouri is in the middle of the United States. It is bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. Kansas City is the state's biggest city, and Jefferson City is its capital.
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