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(Stacker) - American life expectancy dropped in 2021 for the second year in a row and represents the largest two-year decline since 1921-1923. The average life span across the entire population is 76.1 years—the lowest since 1996. Life expectancy can be affected by numerous factors, from genetics to air quality to economic opportunities. Stacker used data from [...]

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker made changes to the state's Mandatory Supervised Release System (MSRS) by signing Senate Bill 423 into law. SB423 brings several changes to the MSRS including: Pritzker signed the bill at a Friday event featuring rapper/activist Meek Mill, entrepreneur Michael Rubin, and the CEO of REFORM Alliance, along with several other [...]

A man convicted of murder in a deadly shooting several years ago has been sentenced to life in prison.

ST. CHARLES -- A truck driver died after a fatal crash on I-70 early Friday morning. He has been identified by the Missouri State Highway Patrol as James Melton, 36, of Wentzville, Missouri. A semi truck driver was stopping because of traffic congestion in a construction zone on westbound I-70 at around 12:30 a.m. Friday. [...]

Illinois crisis pregnancy centers, which often pop up near abortion facilities to offer information about alternatives, could face penalties if they disseminate misleading or untruthful information.

A man arrested Thursday in a St. Louis child sex crime case now faces criminal charges, and police say he is also linked to a second victim.

The FIFA Women’s World Cup began July 20. as the United States Women’s National Team pursues its fifth title. 

My uncle has been lost for 56 years in Hannibal, Mo. Even though I never met him, I know how much his absence has hurt those who were close to him.

A man is behind bars after leading authorities on a chase in north St. Louis County earlier this week and striking a deputy with a stolen car.

ST. CHARLES -- The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that they will start three nights of DWI patrols tonight in St. Charles County. This is the latest effort that state troopers have announced to patrol St. Louis area highways. "MSHP is committed to removing intoxicated drivers from the roadway," writes Troop C on Twitter. "Do [...]

Last offseason, Nolan Arenado made the decision to opt-in to the remainder of a long-term contract inherited by the St. Louis Cardinals, touting it as a "pretty easy decision" because of his love for St. Louis as a ballplayer.

Where can you get some of the best ice cream in the St. Louis area? We asked our Facebook fans, and they had opinions. 

A jury has convicted a man accused of a drive-by shooting several years ago on Interstate 270 in Des Peres.

A man faces felony charges after he reportedly flashed a gun in a heated argument over a Jack in the Box order in St. Ann.

Miles Mikolas was ejected from Thursday's series opener against the Chicago Cubs after plunking Ian Happ with a pitch, just moments after an errant backswing from Happ hit Willson Contreras on top of his mask, led to sudden pain and forced him to leave early.

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An overturned car is blocking the far right lane and shoulder of 55 SB at the 4500 Broadway exit. EMS crews have reached the scene, but before they could arrive civilians were making efforts to assist the driver

Cue up Glenn Frey, because the heat is on. Another very warm start, around 80, and then we’ll heat up quickly.

A serious accident had part of eye 70 closed this morning in St. Charles.

Thousands of Cardinal fans were heading to Busch Stadium to watch the Cards take on the Cubs despite the summer heat.