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St. Louis had a 6% increase in construction jobs between last February and this February, tying Charlotte, North Carolina and San Jose, California.

Mayor Cara Spencer said the request to transfer unspent money from last year's budget could violate city funding rules. The board says it's all completely legal.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Ashley Bailey-Smith wrote that Officer Travis "T.J." Brown, who suffered a severe brain injury has been treated at seven facilities around the country.

Arryon McGee, 21, of Bellefontaine Neighbors, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Tyrell Survillion, 21, in the Greater Ville area.

The hotel will reopen in fall 2027 as the Sheraton St. Louis Downtown.

Jordan D. Huddlen, 27, was the third defendant to plead guilty in the 2024 case.

Republican Treasurer Vivek Malek says the money is for start-up costs

JEFFERSON CITY — With just three weeks left in the legislative session, the Missouri Senate has offered its solution to residents angry about high property tax bills.

The plan to knock down 200 LRA properties was first floated in June, just weeks after the tornado killed five people and damaged thousands of buildings.

David McKnight, 40, pleaded guilty to unlawfully searching nine women's cell phones for nude images when he was a Missouri Highway Patrol trooper.

The decline of office culture was a blow to downtown St. Louis. Maybe it can be turned into a win. This is a free story; no paywall.

A former director of the East St. Louis library was sentenced to 15 months in prison after admitting she embezzled more than $100,000 from the library and a state agency.

The VEX Robotics World Championship at America's Center is hosting thousands of students including six teams from Gateway Science Academy.

Bunge shares were up 1.4% in early trading, hovering near an 18-year peak posted earlier this month.

The Senate Education Committee debated legislation Tuesday that would prevent further review of transgender athletes participating in high school and collegiate sports.

Calverton Park would pay $465,000 to settle a class-action suit filed by residents who alleged that authorities illegally towed their vehicles from their homes.

The move to permanent daylight saving time faces an uphill battle in the Senate

Headlines from the April 29, 1926, front page include: Inquiry by grand jury into Pechan loan firm likely.

Brouk, Richard Boland “Richie” - St Louis, MO

April 26, 2026