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The St. Louis region received a range of unflattering grades — including one F — in annual “report cards” for local air quality from the American Lung Association.

House Speaker Dean Plocher said he cannot discuss complaints that he obstructed an ethics probe against him.

A water main break forced four Mehlville School District schools to close early Thursday morning.

The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.

Extra money meant to speed up projects as the Missouri Department of Transportation warns it will take back federal funds from delayed local projects.

Bayer pursued similar legislation this year in Idaho and Iowa, where it has mining and manufacturing facilities, but it fell short in both states.

Election workers in Georgia accused The Gateway Pundit website of defamation and causing emotional distress.

Jefferson Arms, the 14-story, 120-year-old historic hotel on Tucker Boulevard near Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis, is slated to open next April with over 400 apartments and hotel rooms.

O'Town Food Hall and Tap House was known for its cat robots which would direct guests to their tables.

The Cardinals have seen some of the lowest attendance figures in the history of the current Busch Stadium. Demand for tickets has also cratered.

Tracy told a state Senate committee Wednesday he would not have accepted the post if he thought politics would prevent him from doing his job.

The new chiefs, tasked with law enforcement for thousands of residents, will rank among the highest-paid employees in their cities and head departments with dozens of officers.

The action potentially paves the way to fund state government next fiscal year.

Osprey Capital, the investment arm of the Hoffmann Family of Companies, has entered discussions to acquire Oberweis and all of its assets, according to a press release sent late Tuesday.

One of the region's most prominent providers of homeless services has bought a new facility in north St. Louis that will enable to greatly expand its work.

Just when Americans needed something to smile about, along came shy, grinning Edward H. "Butch" O'Hare, south St. Louis boy and Navy flying ace

The plan is likely to be challenged by industry groups and Republican-leaning states.

An extensive investigation concluded “that this was a self-inflicted gunshot wound, not a homicide or a hate crime,” said Chris Crocker, acting special agent in charge.

This has "no impact" on its ongoing, $1.8 billion expansion project in the region, the company said.

The Augustine Institute will work with the Archdiocese of St. Louis on educational events and outreach to local Catholics.