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The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) announced Wednesday that it is changing its policies on seclusion and restraint across the board starting with the 2026-27 school year, marking the most significant policy changes since the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found the district violated federal disability law over its use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities.

More than a year after a Springfield, Missouri, teenager was killed during a confrontation on Washington Avenue, the family of 16-year-old Daniel Stahl says they are disappointed with a new plea deal given to their loved one's killer.

Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

With less than two weeks before the Aug. 4 election, the Missouri Realtors are ramping up their efforts to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment on the state’s income tax.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is scheduled to open its next round of the EV Rebate Program on August 1, 2026, offering residents up to $4,000 back on eligible electric vehicles.

A new statewide program has been launched in Illinois to improve communication between police officers and drivers on the autism spectrum.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Saint Louis University School of Medicine over "alleged racial discrimination in admissions," according to a department news release.

Intense emotions filled day one of the trial of Elijah Gantt, the man accused of critically injuring a Ferguson police officer during a protest.

A Springfield, Missouri man drowned Wednesday morning at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

An East Alton, Illinois, man remains jailed for allegedly threatening violence against the Bethalto School District and, subsequently, threatening to “start a war” with the Bethalto Police Department.

Hours of hard work Usher started in Chesterfield at a state-of-the-art rehearsal studio known as Gateway Studios and Production Services.

The St. Louis Blues are preparing to open new "studio suites" at the Enterprise Center next season, a premium seating experience that aims to offer luxury amenities and a vibrant atmosphere while keeping fans close to the action.

A young couple’s argument ended in gunfire after an 18-year-old threw a firearm at his girlfriend.

Three deputies were injured after an altercation with a man in Stone County early Saturday, July 18.

The Flyover Comedy Festival is returning to St. Louis from November 11-15, featuring nearly 150 comedians and moving most programming to the Delmar Loop by 2026.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Silver Advisory for a 70-year-old man with dementia who left his home on Wednesday morning.

Big League Wiffle Ball is scheduled to bring its All-Star Game to Arsenal BG Ballpark on July 24 following a Gateway Grizzlies game and a fireworks show.

A Bellefontaine Neighbors man faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison after being caught trying to have sexual contact with an underage teen.

A St. Louis County woman appeared in federal court Tuesday to be sentenced for defrauding Missouri Medicaid as part of a home healthcare fraud scheme.

A Honduran national will be deported after serving a federal sentencing for trespassing in an abandoned St. Louis hospital with illegal weapons and false identification.