The City of Joplin files a lawsuit against Nevada Regional Medical Center, claiming the hospital is transporting homeless patients to Joplin, placing a strain on the City's resources.
District 27 Senator Jamie Burger is sponsoring Senate Bill 1408, which would raise the current speed limit from 70 miles per hour to 75 miles per hour on rural highways and interstates across the state.
Granite City police officers are prioritizing safety after seizing multiple guns within the city following a night of shots being fired to celebrate the new year.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department released numbers for “shots fired” calls and Shotspotter activations for New Year’s Eve and the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. The stats show a dramatic increase in the number of calls to police about gunfire.
A Stone County judge has dismissed more than 60 felony charges against a Branson duck boat captain and two supervisors involved in the July 2018 deadly Ride the Ducks sinking, which resulted in the deaths of 17 people.
If you're driving through Illinois on Thursday, be aware that significant changes have been made to Scott’s Law, also known as the Move Over Law, which will have law enforcement monitoring road zones more closely.
Traffic was diverted for several hours in both directions Thursday morning on Interstate 70 at Jennings Station Road for a salt spill and a pair of crashes.
ST. LOUIS -- Happy New Year! Quiet, dry, but a bit gray to start 2026. Clouds will dominate again today and again on Friday. A winter feel, but there is no extreme cold in the forecast. Highs in the mid to upper 30s along and north of I-70 and in the low 40s farther south. [...]
After months of fighting and countless proposals for a bipartisan compromise, the expiration date for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax subsidies has arrived, with millions of Americans set to feel the pain. Congress had until Dec. 31, 2025 to strike a deal extending tax credits that were first enacted during the COVID-19 [...]
The names of 139 people in St. Louis City and 37 St. Louis County who died from homicides in 2025 were read aloud while loved ones in the audience listened.
The event brought together families for a night filled with fun activities such as live performances from Just in Time, DJs, fire dancers and opportunities for kids to meet superheroes and princesses.