stLouISTPritzker proposes $54.8 billion budget, down from $55.2 billion in 2026
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proposed a budget for fiscal year 2027 that is smaller than the state’s 2026 spending plan.
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Judge denies bid by Missouri AG to save some of backyard chicken bill
A new bill creating a tax credit for office to residential conversions, sought by St. Louis business and political leaders, is currently moving through the legislature again this year.
Critical audit of Missouri's medical marijuana program draws blowback from state officials
Report raises questions about how marijuana license applications were scored
Trump names Ellisville police chief as new U.S. marshal for eastern Missouri
ST. LOUIS — Steve Lewis, the Ellisville police chief since 2017, has been appointed U.S. marshal for eastern Missouri by President Donald Trump.
Route A ramp in Jefferson County to I-55 to close overnight
MoDOT crews will close the entrance ramp from Route A to northbound Interstate 55 in Jefferson County from 8 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday.
Missouri House offers tepid endorsement of gambling expansion
Gambling expansion faces an uncertain future in the Missouri Senate
Teen charged in death of ride-share driver in Ferguson
The suspect, 16, was charged in juvenile court with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
Storms in Thursday's forecast for the St. Louis area
The St. Louis area could be in for severe weather on Thursday when a cold front will sweep through the area, bringing with it the potential for strong storms.
St. Louis tells House panel more work is needed on downtown revitalization plan
The incentive plan could jumpstart the renovation of the vacant AT&T tower in downtown St. Louis
Questions about highway construction or traffic lights? Ask the Road Crew
The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Illinois confirms first measles case of 2026; possible exposure at Collinsville church
People who attended church at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville between 8 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Feb. 8 are being notified and given guidance on what to do.
Florissant teen is killed after his car goes airborne across I-70 in St. Louis County
The St. Louis County medical examiner's office identified the teen as Tristan Harris.
Driver chased by East St. Louis cops dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
The incident took place early Saturday morning, authorities said.
Driver pursued by police dies crashing into Edwardsville building
A driver of a truck pursued by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville police died late Sunday night after losing control and crashing into a building off campus, authorities said.
Organizers 'pause' effort to remove St. Charles mayor from office
On Tuesday, Olivia Cross, the group's spokesperson, said the committee was no longer pursuing the recall.
Teen who died in Chesterfield crash was Parkway Central High School student
Friends recalled Olivia Bumbac's infectious laugh, positive attitude, welcoming-to-all nature — and the time she hid her bearded dragon lizard in her jacket and brought it to middle school.
See the Feb. 18, 1926, front page: Missouri girl makes her opera debut in New York
Headlines from the Feb. 18, 1926, front page include: Barred countess to carry her case in Supreme Court.
Man shot to death in Baden neighborhood
Officers were alerted to shot fired about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 1200 block of Peggy Court. They found the man dead inside a residence.
Fitzgerald, Patricia Lee (nee Keane)
November 20, 1931 - February 14, 2026
Giese, SSND, Sr. Ann
Giese, SSND, Sr. Ann, passed away peacefully on Saturday Feb. 14, 2026. Beloved by relatives, friends, classmates, Sisters in Community and SSND Associates.