September 8 has long been a day marked by remarkable events across history, weaving a rich tapestry of cultural, scientific, and political milestones. Moving back in time, September 8 marks several significant events that have shaped world history. In 1504, Michelangelo's masterpiece, the statue of David, was unveiled in Florence, Italy. This iconic sculpture, standing at over 5 meters tall, exemplified Renaissance ideals of human beauty and strength, becoming a symbol of artistic achievement and civic pride. Michelangelo’s David continues to captivate audiences worldwide, embodying the spirit of creativity and resilience. Fast forward to the 19th century, September 8, 1888, is remembered for the first of the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in London’s Whitechapel district. The brutal killing of Mary Ann Nichols marked the beginning of a series of crimes that have fascinated and horrified the public for over a century. Despite numerous investigations, the identity of
Residents here are worried that swapping an urban oasis of trees and soil for more pavement could worsen flood risks in nearby neighborhoods and along the upper River Des Peres.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s aim to shutter the Education Department faces steep hurdles in Congress, where Republicans’ legislative efforts to abolish the agency remain stalled and appropriators have rejected many of his proposed cuts to education spending. After campaigning last year on a pledge to shut down the department, Trump came into office promising to […]
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On September 7, 2025, around 8:30 p.m., District 5 officers responded to a shooting in the 4200 block of W. Cote Brilliante. When officers arrived on scene, they found a man who had been shot in the back. EMS responded and attempted life-saving care, but the victim died at the scene. The victim has been […]
Last year Trump Republicans killed a popular program that provided poor people with $30 off of their monthly broadband bill. The FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) had broad, bipartisan support, and more than 23 million Americans received the discount at its peak. At the time, the GOP claimed they were simply looking to save money. The real reason, of […]
Special School District of St. Louis County wanted to lower vacancy rates in north St. Louis County districts by relocating 36 teachers there. Half of them have left the district.
Police will hold a press conference to discuss the next steps in the investigation of the 1980 murder of Margaret Walsh, for which a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
One person was killed and eight others injured after several shootings across St. Louis Sunday evening. Police said the cases are not connected, but detectives are working nonstop to find answers.
There will be more than 120 public records requests sitting on Catherine Hanaway’s desk when she takes the oath of office Monday morning to become Missouri’s next attorney general. Some of the requests are months old, but all but one were submitted this year, said Stephanie Whitaker, spokeswoman for the attorney general’s office. And while higher […]
What will it take to wake us up to protect and fight for our democratic form of government with all its imperfections and the way of life it provides? It has not survived thus far without courageous voices defending it. It will neither survive today nor move forward without our courageous voices. Let us keep […]
In May, Missouri became one of the northernmost states to hear arguments for better heat mitigation in state prisons after the MacArthur Justice Center filed a class action lawsuit alleging that one prison’s conditions constitute cruel and unusual punishment for those forced to endure dangerous temperatures with little to no relief. The facility, Algoa Correctional […]
ST. LOUIS - A beautiful full Moon and very cool temperatures kick off our Monday. Many communities have dipped into the mid-40s. Enjoy the cool feel, because we are about to return to summer. It's a sunny Monday with temperatures in the upper 70s. We are looking forward to one more pleasant night on Monday [...]
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