by Brandie Piper These stories were originally published on KSDK.com. After the station’s debut in 1947, popularity of television in St. Louis started to expand. By the 1950s, the station offered daily local programming, in addition to national programming through its affiliation with NBC. KSD even provided feeds to the network for big breaking storiesContinue reading “1950s: Major moments captured on video”
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1940s: TV comes to St. Louis
By Brandie Piper These stories were originally published on KSDK.com. In the 1930s and ‘40s, television stations started popping up across the eastern half of the United States, and it wasn’t long until a man brought that new technology to St. Louis. HISTORY MADE St. Louis gets its first TV station Credit: KSDK When KSDContinue reading “1940s: TV comes to St. Louis”
St. Louis braces for third day of protests after officer’s acquittal
St. Louis County police said they arrested nine people Saturday night and early Sunday in suburban University City, home to Washington University, one day after protests that turned violent led to 33 arrests in two St. Louis neighborhoods.
Protests turn violent again in St. Louis after ex-cop acquitted of murder
Twenty-three businesses and five police vehicles were damaged by people throwing rocks, bricks, water bottles filled with paint thinner or gasoline and balloons filled with red liquid.
U2’s St. Louis concert cancelled
Citing security concerns, U2 and Live Nation cancelled Saturday’s concert at The Dome at America’s Center.
Protests erupt for 2nd day in St. Louis over cop’s acquittal in murder case
The demonstrations in this St. Louis suburb followed a night of protests that at times turned violent. A number of businesses were vandalized and 32 people were arrested.
Police chief: Officers hurt, 23 arrests made in St. Louis protests
In a video statement posted on Twitter early Friday, Interim Chief Lawrence O’Toole said that nine city officers suffered injuries, ranging from a broken jaw to a separated shoulder. O’Toole also reported that one Missouri State Highway patrol officer sustained injuries.
Thanksgiving: Then and now
Today’s Thanksgiving meal is quite different from what the pilgrims ate in 1621 at the first autumn harvest feast held in what would later become the United States.
How long do leftovers last?
Do you know how long your Thanksgiving leftovers will last?
Celebrate National Popcorn Day
National Popcorn Day is the perfect time to indulge in this popular treat and learn more about its history.
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