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Feb. 7 marks the anniversary of the end of a series of major earthquakes that happened in Missouri in the early 1800s.

It is believed that when we can see and touch something tangible, we can better understand and appreciate history. The Missouri History Museum has more than 175,000 unique artifacts in its collection

ALTON – People who have cardiac arrests may benefit from CPR, yet many people who witness cardiac arrest do not perform CPR. That’s why OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton) is hosting two (2) additional first aid and CPR training class so Riverbend area residents are prepared to take action if necessary. These additional first aid and CPR training classes will be held: Wednesday, February 15, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Each class will be held in the hospital’s Perpetual Help Center and led by a certified instructor. Space is limited and the cost is $65.00/person. Registration can be completed by calling (618) 920-6816 or by email at susiesweetman22@gmail.com. “Knowing CPR and first aid can help save lives,” says Dennis E. Sands, MD, Chief Medical Officer, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “If your child or loved one isn't breathing, knowing how to do CPR could mean

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In 2018, a tiny home was stolen from St. Louis and later recovered roughly 30 miles away in Jefferson County with the help of an anonymous tipster who saw social media and news reports about the theft days earlier.

Tommy Williams was a devoted father to his 3-year-old daughter Octavia before both were killed in south St. Louis Thursday.

EDWARDSVILLE - Nektar, one of the bands that developed what became known as progressive rock, will bring their Music and Light Theatre to the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville for 7 p.m. performances on Saturday, March 18 (sold out) and Sunday, March 19 (tickets available). The group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark recording, "Remember the Future," by playing the album in its entirety at each concert. Their performances also feature a spectacular light show. “It’s wonderful to be out on the road playing for our old and new fans,” says founding member Derek ‘Mo’ Moore, “sharing classic material from ‘Remember the Future’ and other early recordings, and introducing them to the sounds of Nektar's most recent album 'The Other Side.'" Formed in Germany in 1969 by British expats, Nektar soaked up the musical freedom they found in their new home, favoring extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop.

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Groundskeepers at a cemetery in St. Clair County have built an area just for children. Many of those resting in Baby Land were victims of gun violence.

Galentine's Day is an occasion to celebrate female friendships over breakfast food. Here's where to participate in St. Louis.

People scrambled across the Mississippi on Feb. 7, 1936, at Gasconade Street in south St. Louis and, a few days later, near the Municipal (now MacArthur) Bridge downtown.

Dierbergs grocery stores are hiring managers during a hiring event on Tuesday.

The Missouri State Legislature is taking a look at two bills aimed at LGBTQ+ youth.

There's a special election in Ferguson on Tuesday.

A single-car accident blocked interstate traffic overnight.

Voters in St. Charles are heading to the polls.

The man who was found guilty of killing his girlfriend and her three young children in Jennings will be put to death Tuesday night.

From museums to historic sites, many are within driving distance from St. Louis.

Republican and Democratic party officials in St. Louis County have named the people they want to serve on a newly created commission that will recommend how much council members should be paid. One appointee is no stranger to the county.

Some or all of the $859 million Gov. Mike Parson wants to spend on Interstate 70 improvements could become hostage to legislative pressure on the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to drop a lawsuit over how much it pays employees. Filed in late 2021, the litigation in Cole County seeks to clarify the constitutional provision […]

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