WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced senators today, drawing Republican praise and Democratic criticism over his "unconventional" background as a combat veteran and TV host. Republican Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt questioned Hegseth during a confirmation hearing today. He started praising Hegseth for his warrior ethos. Sen. Schmitt asked Hegseth [...]
The Land of Lincoln is the only state in the nation to require a behind-the-wheel driver test for seniors based on age, currently required once a driver reaches age 79.
Daiso, a Japanese discount retailer, is set to open its first St. Louis-based store on January 25, offering a variety of affordable products, including Japanese-inspired home decor, kitchenware, snacks, and more.
ST. LOUIS - Combating crime in the city of St. Louis will be the focus of a major event with prominent city leaders on Tuesday. St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, City Police Chief Robert Tracy, and Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore will speak Tuesday afternoon about the crime statistics in the city during 2024. The press [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A precautionary boil water advisory was issued overnight Tuesday morning in Wildwood due to operational problems at a plant. According to Missouri American Water, the advisory was issued around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. The advisory is expected to be in effect for approximately 48 hours. Missouri American Water advises that [...]
A fire broke out in a north St. Louis home overnight, causing significant damage and requiring firefighters to battle the frigid cold and icy conditions.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - After more than a year of negotiations, Washington University has decided not to move forward with plans to build new baseball and softball fields off Big Bend Boulevard in Clayton. The decision was announced in a letter sent to the city on January 8, with Vice Chancellor JD Burton citing [...]
ST. LOUIS - A cold, but clear and beautiful night so far with great views of the planets and the full Wolf Moon. But a storm system is bringing some light snow just north of the St. Louis region. So, expect some cloud cover to build in Tuesday morning. There is a slight chance of [...]
A January 10-11 survey of 1,000 registered voters found President Joe Biden with a 37% approval rating in the final week of his presidency, 12 points lower than when Emerson first
polled his approval in 2021.
The harrowing scenes in Los Angeles are burned into our memories. For those who’ve lost everything, it still doesn’t seem real. Many families have no road map to recovery.
For decades, the Clinton-Peabody apartments near downtown St. Louis have faced deteriorating conditions, but change is finally on the horizon after nearly a decade of advocacy.