With the start of the school year just weeks away, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Educations says districts are still struggling to find teachers.
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen gave unanimous approval Friday to the final wording of a bill that would require individuals open-carrying firearms to have a concealed carry permit.
Rockford Beach Park and its river access will be closed to visitors for a second straight weekend as authorities continue with efforts to address public safety concerns.
Temperatures are close to digits, but many big events will go on as planned around St. Louis this weekend. Outdoor venues, like Busch Stadium and Forest Park, are working to keep people safe from brutal heat.
If you're a huge soccer fan, there's a chance you might be tempted to wear a Messi jersey to Saturday's game, or perhaps something recognizes Inter Miami or one of his former clubs. If you do so, be warned, you cannot wear it in the supporter section for Saturday's CITY SC home game.
CASTLE POINT, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police are investigating a crash that killed a man riding a motorized scooter Thursday night. The collision happened in the 10200 block of Halls Ferry Road at around 10 p.m. Investigators say a person driving a Chevy Malibu hit the scooter while traveling southbound on Halls Ferry Road. [...]
“There were two lightning bolts that both hit at the same time right next to me,” the player tells the Missouri Lottery. “I told my husband, ‘I don’t want to drive into that storm.’"
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- A large group gathered near the Springfield Kerasotes YMCA on Thursday. They were there to support 16-year-old Abbigail Wheeler. For months, Wheeler and her family have been protesting rules at the YMCA regarding the organizations locker room policy. Wheeler, who was a member of the swim team at the YMCA, took [...]
CLAYTON, Mo. -- St. Louis County Police say that they have arrested and charged the final suspect in a plot to kill a 19-year-old one week ago. Demetrius Strother, 19, faces murder and robbery charges. He is the fifth person facing charges in Jaylin Johnson's death. Strother's bond is set at $2 million, cash-only. Jaylin [...]
"I call him the 'Cleaning Ad' rapist, that was his MO. He would post an ad to hire a cleaning lady, make contact and befriend them, to some extent. Then rape them," said Berkeley Police Major Steve Runge.
The initiative, called Rooted, aims to support development in predominantly Black neighborhoods and enable residents to build wealth and businesses where they reside.
BELLEVILLE, Ill. - This weekend, Belleville will dedicate a new destination as Paderborn Square is unveiled. The square is located at 227 East Main Street, right outside Shoehorn Brewing. The sign and plaque for Paderborn Square were donated by Belleville Sister Cities Inc. The commemorative space celebrates Belleville's sister city, Paderborn.
ST. LOUIS -- The hit movie Top Gun Maverick opens this year's Art Hill film series in Forest Park tonight. Movies will be shown free over the next three Friday nights. The party starts at 6 p.m. with music and food truck. The movie starts at 9 p.m.
St. Louis, MO - The St. Louis Board of Aldermen will address two bills Friday that have sparked controversy and intense debate. The first bill focuses on carrying guns within the city, while the second bill addresses interactions between the police and citizens. The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen will take place at [...]
ST. LOUIS - Severe thunderstorm warnings and flood advisories are in effect around the St. Louis metro through late Friday evening. As of 7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and Madison County are all under thunderstorm warnings. If you are in the path of a thunderstorm, seek shelter immediately. [...]
The deadly mass casualty crash on Interstate 70 east of St. Louis could have and should have been prevented, according to St. Louis area Congressman Mike Bost.
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