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Lenny Kravitz is set to appear in the upcoming James Bond action adventure video game 007 First Light, from IO Interactive.Kravitz will play the villain Bawma in the game, which will…

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Missouri cannabis regulators have routinely revoked microbusiness licenses for relying on contracts they’ve publicly characterized as “predatory.”  The state is hoping to put a stop to the turnover through proposed rules that will be open for public comment starting Monday through Jan. 14.  Regulators first introduced the rules last December and have since held two […]

Did you know that the vibrant red poinsettia, a staple of holiday décor in millions of homes, is named after a U.S. diplomat rather than a gardener or botanist? The story behind National Poinsettia Day reveals a fascinating intersection of diplomacy, botany, and cultural tradition that has elevated a simple plant into a national symbol. The Origins of the Poinsettia Plant The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is native to Mexico and Central America, where it has been known for centuries.

The casting team for Love Island USA, a well-known dating competition show, is "on the hunt for St. Louis singles" ahead of its eighth season.

December 12 has long been a date marked by significant milestones across various fields, from politics and science to culture and global diplomacy. On December 12, 1963, Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule, becoming a sovereign nation. This milestone was a significant step in the wave of decolonization sweeping across Africa, inspiring other countries to pursue self-determination and national identity. In the realm of science and exploration, December 12, 1990, marked the launc

BETHALTO - Precision Point Armory offers firearm training and classes for everyone, from the total beginner to the advanced shooter. Ben Julian, owner of Precision Point Armory, decided to start his business because he saw how many people were intimidated by firearms. As someone who is passionate about firearms, it’s important to him to make sure that gun owners are educated about how to properly handle these devices. He works with people who have never held a gun as well as those wh

GRANITE CITY – Separate cases of burglary at a local residence and church have yielded felony charges against two Granite City residents. Christopher T. Weiser, 43, of Granite City, was charged on Dec. 1, 2025 with a Class 1 felony count of residential burglary. Weiser allegedly entered a residence in the 1900 block of Joy Ave. in Granite City on Oct. 23, 2025 without authority and with the intent to commit a theft. A petition to deny Weiser’s pretrial release from custody was file

Does it seems like you received more robocalls in 2025 than the year before? According to data released Thursday by the FTC, complaints about the obnoxious phone calls spiked this year, especially in a handful of states.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night that aims to preempt states from enacting rules governing artificial intelligence, a major departure from the typical federalist structure of American government that Trump said was necessary because of the issue’s high stakes. In an early evening signing ceremony in the Oval Office, Trump said the order […]

Jefferson County leaders approve a grant to help remove a dam on the Big River at Rockford Park — work targeted to save fish, salamanders and mussels.

Accident Reconstruction is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred on November 12, 2025 at the entrance ramp of Interstate 55 from 4500 Broadway Street.

The post Two Killed on I-55 Ramp While Changing Flat Tire appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The rushed integration of half-cooked automation into the already broken U.S. journalism industry simply isn’t going very well. There have been just countless examples where affluent media owners rushed to embrace automation and LLMs (usually to cut corners and undermine labor) with disastrous impact, resulting in lots of plagiarism, completely false headlines, and a giant, completely avoidable mess. Earlier this year, we […]

Friday in the area will be mostly cloudy and chilly, with a high of 35 and a low near 22. Winds will come from the north at around 8 to 14 mph. Rain chances are minimal, with just a slight chance of snow during the night. Through the day Friday, expect mostly cloudy skies with a slow warm-up after a very cold start. The afternoon will stay chilly, with a few hours of sunshine trying to peek through the clouds. Evening and overnight will bring mostly cloudy skies and continued cold conditions. Satur

September unemployment rates rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared with last year, the government reported Dec. 11 in a shutdown-delayed analysis. The largest increase compared with September 2024 was in Oregon, where the rate rose from 4.2% to 5.2%, followed by the District of Columbia, increasing from 5.3% to 6.2% and Delaware, […]