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The St. Louis City Hall held a heated five-hour virtual hearing today for a controversial billion-dollar data center proposed for the historic site at the old Armory building in midtown. Developers claim the project will provide millions in tax revenue, while residents raised concerns about its environmental impact and energy demands.
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GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic will host their annual fundraising dinner next month, and a long-time volunteer shared more about the mission that keeps her coming back. Carol Gooding, RN, began volunteering at the clinic in 2014. She explained that the 2014 fundraising dinner was “a turning point” that inspired her to get involved. She added that her adopted son “came out of a very close call with abortion,” which further encouraged her to get involved in Vitality’
BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police say they will increase enforcement in and around city parks on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after a large gathering last weekend at Citizens' Park involved “reckless driving near bystanders, fights, reports of possible firearms, and an officer being battered.” The Belleville Police Department said it is aware of a “social media-promoted event planned for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Citizens’ and Bellevue Parks” and said
Foo Fighters have announced the premiere date for their appearance on the Irish performance TV series Other Voices.The special will air April 6 at 4:30 p.m. ET on the Irish channel RTÉ2 and will…
Emily Bain Murphy’s USA TODAY–bestselling novel The Ivory City is The Devil in the White City meets Pride and Prejudice in a romantic historical murder mystery set at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Inspired during […]
Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food and more. How St. […]
ALTON - During their regular meeting on March 18, 2026, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized the March Optimist Students of the Month. Amelia Patino was recognized as the Optimist Student for Alton Middle School, while Reagan Owen was named the Optimist Student for Lewis and Clark Elementary School. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz introduced Patino as “an exceptional and hard-working student who consistently comes to class prepared,
Oklahoma Republican U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the next Homeland Security Secretary has been advanced by the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and is expected to receive a confirmation vote before the full Senate next week.
AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where the band is set to perform three shows."Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, AC/DC band member Stevie Young was…
ALTON - Alton’s North Elementary School has raised over $5,000 for the Light the Night campaign. This three-week campaign encourages students and families to donate to Blood Cancer United, previously known as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. As they finish up their third week of fundraising, they are sitting at over $5,100 raised, beating last year's record of $4,850. Teacher Kim Scheurer and Principal Lisa Harris expressed their excitement to teach the kids about giving back. “
The Illinois Fighting Illini (No. 3 seed) are set to take on the Penn Quakers (No. 14 seed) on Thursday in their first-round March Madness matchup. The game will be held at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina as part of the South bracket division.
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