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St. Louis city officials will conduct a planned tornado siren test at noon Wednesday, according to mayor Cara Spencer.

Three people were killed and 12 injured in the July 2023 collision on an Interstate 70 exit ramp near Highland.

Rena Scott, 60, was a St. Louis native, active member of the local church community and matriarch of a large family.

Christopher "Kit" Bond served Missouri in statewide office for more than four decades

The victim, Cadence Prince, had dated the man charged in her death.

What if the people who serve you your meal could tell you stories not just about the food, but about centuries of social change and cultural traditions? National Waitstaff Day, observed annually on May 21st, is more than just a nod to the hardworking individuals in the hospitality industry—it is a celebration rooted in complex social dynamics, economic shifts, and evolving cultural values. The Origins of National Waitstaff Day National Waitstaff Day is a relatively recent addition to the calendar of observances, yet it taps into a much older tradition of recognizing service workers. The day was established to honor waiters, waitresses, and all those who serve food and beverages in various settings—from restaurants to catering events. Its creation reflects a growing awareness of the essential role waitstaff play in the dining experience and the broader hospitality industry. Unlike many holidays that have religious or political origins, National Waitstaff Day emerged largely

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May 21 has witnessed a range of significant historical events across the centuries. One of the standout global events on May 21 occurred in 1969 with the launch of Apollo 10, NASA's critical dress rehearsal for the first Moon landing. Apollo 10 was the fourth crewed mission in the United States Apollo program and the second to orbit the Moon. The spacecraft was launched from Cape Kennedy (now Cape Canaveral), Florida, carrying astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, John W. Young, and Eugene Cernan. The mission's primary goal was to test all components and maneuvers without actually landing on the lunar surface, setting the stage for the historic Apollo 11 landing just two months later. Apollo 10's success was crucial in proving that the lunar module could operate in lunar orbit and safely rendezvous with the command module—a pivotal step in space exploration history. In a political context, May 21, 1881 also saw the founding of the French Third Republic's first socialist political

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Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]

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The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on […]

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Intertwined since the very beginning, the camera and the car revolutionized modern life in America. This photography exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum displays artistic work shaped primarily by […]

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On This Day, May 21, 1983 ...David Bowie hit #1 with "Let’s Dance," the title track of his 15th studio album.The song was co-produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and featured…

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Made literally from land, Pueblo pottery is one of America’s most enduring art forms, and the innovative exhibition Grounded in Clay: The Spirit of Pueblo Pottery connects a remarkable group […]

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II explores the story of the US Army’s 23rd Headquarters Special Troops, a top-secret unit who waged war with inflatable tanks […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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