JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri court has rejected a legal challenge to new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump that are aimed at helping Republicans win an additional seat in the midterm elections. Opponents of the new districts claimed they violated a state constitutional provision requiring districts to be compact. But [...]
A man who took part in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from elderly victims across 10 states, including one St. Louis woman, was sentenced in federal court on Thursday.
A rare opening for Illinois to elect a new U.S. senator has sparked sparked a political brawl among the top three candidates in the Democratic state. Yet the Democratic primary to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has also become a political test for another candidate on the ballot.
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis’s favorite movie critic is here with her thoughts on these new releases in theaters this weekend: THE BRIDE! - Rated R - 2 hrs 6 mins - Written and Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal STARRING: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Benning, Penelope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard and Jake Gyllenhaal SYNOPSIS: In 1930s Chicago, [...]
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday morning, according to officials at the Virginia school. The suspected gunman is also dead, the officials said.
Fuel prices are climbing amid the Trump administration's military operations in the Middle East, raising questions among Americans about how high it will go and what the record is for the price of fuel in the state.
Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a $3.1 billion supplemental budget bill to fund state operations through the remainder of the 2026 fiscal year, which includes funding for public safety, disaster relief, social services, and federal grants related to the World Cup.
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is expected to propose a plan to consolidate various city and county services in an effort to address budget challenges, potentially leading to increased government efficiencies.
ST. LOUIS - So far, four tornadoes have been confirmed in Illinois from Wednesday morning’s storms. They include an EF-1 tornadoes in Grafton, Moro, and in the Lenzburg/Fayetteville area. There was also a confirmed EF-0 in Williamson, IL. Rain and storms are done for a few days, thankfully. Much cooler Thursday with mostly sunny skies. [...]
People across southern Illinois and eastern Missouri woke up to quite a mess Wednesday morning after overnight storms slammed the area, causing thousands of dollars in damage. At least four suspected tornados touched down in Illinois alone.
Two neighborhood libraries in St. Louis are preparing to reopen in late May, nearly one year after a destructive tornado caused significant structural damage to the buildings. The Julia Davis and Cabanne branch libraries have been closed for extensive repairs since the storm hit on May 16.
The body of Aaron Lawary, 45, was found in a Belleville creek underneath an overpass near Highway 15 and South Illinois Street on February 12.
The Belleville Police Department reports that an autopsy’s preliminary findings indicate Lawary’s injuries were consistent with being struck by a motor vehicle.
Two people are facing felony charges after authorities say they performed dental procedures without licenses inside a Granite City home, leaving one patient with an infection serious enough to land them in the hospital.
Annie Malone Children and Family Services is switching its historic May Day celebration from its usual parade to a community festival and talent showcase in Downtown St. Louis. The change comes as the organization addresses high production costs and the one-year anniversary of a devastating tornado.
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