John H. Hicks was the first Black reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 1949, and went on to have a successful career in journalism, interviewing prominent civil rights figures and receiving the Elder Watson Diggs Award.
The Missouri House approved a bill last week to create the "Intoxicating Cannabinoid Control Act," which would establish stricter oversight and enforcement over intoxicating hemp-derived products sold in the state.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won't allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each half and is making all field goals 60 yards or longer worth four points in the innovative spring football league's latest rule changes. The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which [...]
Participants will gather at Creve Coeur Lake on February 28th for the 2026 Maryland Heights Polar Plunge, a movie-themed fundraiser hosted by the Hazelwood and Maryland Heights Police Departments to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri athletes.
President Donald Trump will deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term Tuesday night, with tight security around the Capitol complex and a potential war with Iran, a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and a recent Supreme Court decision among the challenges he faces.
Pattonville High School will honor HaLayna Elliott, a student at the school, and her father, Henry Williams, who were killed in a shooting in Ferguson, with a tribute during the school's Girl's Varsity Basketball Team game on Tuesday.
ST. LOUIS - A cold start Tuesday followed by a nice warm-up as south winds take control. Mostly cloudy and breezy Tuesday, with highs in the mid to upper 50s. Clouds linger overnight. Not as cold with lighter winds as wake-up temperatures on Wednesday will be in the mid-30s. Quiet and comfortable on Wednesday, with [...]
First responders are battling an overnight fire at a strip mall in East Alton, which has caused significant damage to the building and has resulted in the closure of Berkshire Boulevard.
The "Trailside Farms" subdivision will include nearly 480 homes on more than 250 acres of land on the south side of Highway N near Perry Cate Boulevard.
The Land Reutilization Authority (LRA) will ask its board Wednesday for approval to seek bids to deconstruct and demolish the former Club Imperial building in north St. Louis.
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It seems like you can’t get Republicans and Democrats to agree on much politically. But, there is one issue both sides are looking to fix. "It's time to get cell phones out of the classroom," said Governor JB Pritzker at his State of the State address. During his annual address Pritzker renewed [...]
When it comes to putting a name to Chicago's annual battle against its infamously inclement weather, it turns out that the practical is also the political. “Abolish ICE” was the top vote-getter in the city's “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Choosing the protest slogan with a double meaning proved a potent way for voters to [...]
Widespread cartel violence erupted across Mexico after the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation. Reports from Feb. 22 and 23 say the attacks included road blockages and torched vehicles and spread to at least 20 states.
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is beefing up its legislative efforts as lawmakers continue to debate potential reforms to the century-old sports organization.
If you’ve seen lights on in some downtown stadiums, it’s most likely the National Sports Forum, with sports business professionals from rival teams and leagues all gathered under one roof at Union Station.
In a heartwarming collaboration between the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation and Autohaus BMW in Maplewood, one courageous young girl battling a severe blood disorder, was granted her ultimate dream.