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October 20 is a date that has witnessed a variety of significant historical events across the globe. Looking back, October 20 has been a date of many significant historical moments. In 1803, the United States Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase treaty, doubling the size of the young nation and setting the stage for westward expansion. This acquisition from France added approximately 828,000 square miles of territory, dramatically reshaping the geopolitical landscape of North America and influencing the cultural and economic trajectory of the country. Fast forward to 1944, during World War II, the Battle of Leyte Gulf began in the Philippines. This battle is considered one of the largest naval battles in history and was a decisive victory for the Allied forces. It effectively crippled the Japanese Navy and paved the way for the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese occupation. The battle’s scale and strategic importance had a lasting impact on the Pacific theater and

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Despite its USA-centric title, Green Day's American Idiot still did big numbers across the pond.The punk outfit's 2004 opus has been named the best-selling rock album of the 21st century in the…

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Missouri has lost nearly 1.6 million pounds of food aid since May due to sudden cuts to a federal program that buys food from U.S. farmers and sends it to food banks across the country. That’s 146,400 pounds of cheese, 433,070 pounds of canned and frozen chicken, 1.2 million eggs, 38,250 gallons of milk, 120,000 […]

Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station! We’re thrilled to announce the return of Pirates and Pumpkins—a fun-filled event where buccaneers of all […]

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The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2025 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 3 - October 27, 2025. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]

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(The Center Square) – Washington has become synonymous with polarization between Republicans and Democrats.Yet, legislation that would bar elected officials from owning stocks reveals an additional fault line: supporters tend to be affluent white-collar professionals, while opponents made their millions…

The Osbourne family has lost another member.One of the family's dogs, Elvis, has died, Sharon Osbourne shared in an Instagram post Sunday."I can't believe I am posting this but my…

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Nearly 5,000 acres of land will be removed from public use as part of the government shutdown

District 3 is investigating a shooting amongst two men that left them both injured on October 19, 2025 in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. Just before 1:15 p.m., officers received a call about shots being fired and a ShotSpotter notification in the 4200 block of S. Compton. Upon arriving, they located a scene of a shooting; […]

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As Sheriff Alfred Montgomery faces federal charges and jail, Missouri and St. Louis officials are fighting over who gets to replace him.

Whoops! Some Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid owners were stranded after the company pushed out a buggy software update that prevented the vehicles from running, and, at least according to one Reddit poster, resulted in the vehicle shutting off in the middle of a highway: “I was driving 65 on the left lane of the highway […]

Renata Cassiano Alvarez, the 2025 Visiting Artist in Residence at Laumeier Sculpture Park, works predominantly in clay, focusing on process to develop an intimate and collaborative relationship with her chosen […]

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WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Business Alliance is excited to announce the annual Downtown Trick or Treat, happening Wednesday, October 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. along Ferguson Avenue in Downtown Wood River. This year’s event brings an exciting update — for the first time, Ferguson Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event hours to ensure a safe, family-friendly experience for all attendees. Children and families are invited to stroll through downtown, visit participating businesses, and enjoy a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and community spirit. In addition to downtown storefronts, businesses from throughout Wood River have been invited to join in the fun, making this year’s event the biggest and most collaborative yet. Participants will be set up along Ferguson Avenue, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere that truly captures the spirit of the season. “When we all work together, we make Wood River a better place for everyone,”

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