ALTON — At 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, Soulcial Kitchen will unveil its newest mobile addition — The Chef & The General food truck — at the Block Party for Good in downtown Alton. The debut marks far more than the launch of another food truck. It is the next chapter in Soulcial Kitchen’s Currency of Caring movement and a public statement that food, done right, is one of the most powerful tools we have to restore dignity, build community, and remind every neighbor
A St. Louis woman is facing multiple charges after investigators say she set fire inside of a Ladue church, and punched an officer in the face after being taken into custody.
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.
On the latest episode of STLPR's Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Sarah Kellogg and Lilley Halloran join the show to break down what passed and what didn't pass during the 2026 Missouri General Assembly session. And later in the show, representatives with Respect Missouri Voters break down their initiative that could make it much harder for lawmakers to overturn voter-approved initiatives.
More than a year after a May 16 tornado, the Cabanne and Julia Davis library branches in St. Louis have reopened to the public. Both libraries underwent repairs from damage caused by the storm, which included "exploding" drop ceilings and are considered crucial community assets.
HARDIN — Repairs began Monday, May 18, 2026, on the Joe Page Bridge in Hardin, with two-way traffic maintained by temporary signals. IDOT said construction is projected to be completed by June 30, 2027. “IDOT is investing $22 million to maintain the bridge in a state of good repair,” IDOT said. “This work will include daytime lane closures.” IDOT urged motorists to plan for delays during the work. “Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged
A new lawsuit filed Monday asks a Cole County judge to force Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to decide whether a referendum challenging Missouri’s new congressional map qualifies for the November ballot before voters cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary. The political action committee People Not Politicians, which submitted petitions to put the […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The University of Illinois Extension’s Madison County 4-H is recognizing senior Karlie Knebel as the school year comes to an end, highlighting her experiences in the youth program and her plans to attend Murray State University to study animal and equine science. Knebel, whose parents are Corey and Stacey Knebel, said the best part of participating in 4-H was the people she met through her club and at the fair. She is completing five years in 4-H. “The
Judge Beryl Howell has now told ICE at least twice: it’s not allowed to grade its own papers. Since Trump’s return to office, the federal government has been engaged in a months-long purge of anyone who looks a bit foreign. ICE has increasingly relied on administrative warrants to do everything including enter homes to effect […]
St. Louis City aldermen voted Monday to move forward with a subpoena for the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. This action follows the police commissioners' absence from a budget meeting regarding their proposed spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
KANSAS CITY — Vice President JD Vance ticked through a list of political topics — from Missouri’s redistricting efforts to the importance of bringing manufacturing back to the United States — at a campaign-style rally Monday afternoon. Vance spoke to a small, loud and enthusiastic crowd at a “protecting American workers” event, held at the […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday a new “anti-weaponization” settlement fund as a condition of President Donald Trump voluntarily dropping his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service for the leak of his tax returns several years ago. Trump, his sons Don Jr. and Eric, and the Trump Organization moved to drop […]
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