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Staff said about 700 residents in St. Clair County have been helped so far. But they are still welcoming flood survivors.

Death is scary, uncomfortable, and expensive. More families are looking for alternatives to the conventional method of being buried in a casket and looking toward more cost effective and eco-friendly options. Tim Johnson of Foundation Cremation and Gracie Griffin of Bellefontaine Cemetery discuss these alternatives and the conversations they’re having with families as they lay their loved ones to rest.

Arkadin Cinema opened in St. Louis’ Bevo Mill neighborhood in June 2020. Other local theaters were closing during the pandemic — but not Arkadin. The microcinema has grown a cult following with its monthly Drinkolas Cage events. Co-owners Keith Watson and Sarah Baraba talk about their big plans for the future, and we bring you the sounds of last month’s Drinkolas Cage event.

On November 8, voters in Missouri will face Amendment 5, which asks them: “Shall the Missouri National Guard currently under the Missouri Department of Public Safety be its own department, known as the Missouri Department of the National Guard, which shall be required to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of Missourians?” Its supporters include former Missouri National Guard Adjutant General Steve Danner. One opponent is St. Louis Democratic Representative Peter Merideth, who worries that the amendment is creating a new mission statement for the organization.

There’s only one way to describe the event: magical. On Thursday, November 3rd, the Ritz-Carlton held a remarkable fashion show, brought to you by Friends of Kids with Cancer. It was a day of fun and funds, raising money for kids who have survived or are undergoing cancer treatment, providing them and their families with [...]

A few days ago, Stevie Nicks wrote that she was "excited to hit the road with Billy Joel next year." However, the two had only announced one co-headlining date: April…

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The fire started this morning and burned 30 acres in the park. After being put out, it later reignited this afternoon.

On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in their conference. With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt is targeting the enormous hometown audience expected to tune in withContinue reading "Schmitt pays $75,000 for ad during Chiefs game to close out Missouri Senate race"

On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in …

Engelbreit spent this past summer illustrating formative stories, poems, novels, and nursery rhymes from her childhood.

Chicago-area hospitals had been able to transfer kids to Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin, but that’s stopped.

EDWARDSVILLE - Below are the Edwardsville-Glen-Carbon Chamber of Commerce Parade float winners in the five different categories. NEIGHBORHOOD/YOUTH GROUPS First Place - Hentz Huntley Fisher & Friends Second Place - EHS Varsity Dance Team Third Place - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority LARGE COMMERCIAL First Place - Sage Salon & Spa Second Place - 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Third Place - First Student Bus Company SMALL COMMERCIAL First Place - Metro Eye Care Second Place - Accent Dental Center (DeLorean) Third Place - Accent Dental Center (Kawasaki Ninja) LARGE NON-PROFIT First Place - Edwardsville YMCA Second Place - Eden Village Retirement Center SMALL NON-PROFIT First Place - Whitley's Wishes (Grand Champion) Second Place - Hope Animal Rescues To vote for the FAN FAVORITE, vote here. The FAN FAVORITE will be picked from the most votes totaled by noon Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.

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The Hawthorn, a new, multi-use event space in Downtown West, opened Thursday night. The space is set to provide St. Louisans with a variety of entertainment options.

Tickets for the general public will open at 10 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 11.

On Sunday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Tennessee Titans in a game essential to both teams’ hopes to enter the NFL playoffs with the best record in their conference. With Election Day approaching on Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Schmitt is targeting the enormous hometown audience expected to tune in with […]

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Police arrested a registered sex offender Friday accused of violating state law and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween in Hazelwood.

Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem said the law would suppress voter turnout.