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East St. Louis Korean War hero to be laid to rest Thursday

3 days ago
A Metro East soldier missing since the Korean War is finally home. After 75 years, U.S. Army Private First-Class John Robert Stovall returned to Illinois this week after his remains were identified, allowing family, veterans and community members to honor his service and sacrifice.
Kimberly Young

Tower Grove Park wins $750,000 grant for pavilion restoration

3 days 2 hours ago
Tower Grove Park is getting a major boost to help preserve one of its most recognizable landmarks. The park has been awarded a $750,000 federal Save America’s Treasures grant to restore the 154-year-old Music Stand Pavilion. It serves as a centerpiece for concerts, festivals and community gatherings.
Kimberly Young

Learning in the Lou: Time capsule & Inspiring Teacher

3 days 2 hours ago
A discovery decades in the making is helping connect Lutheran South's past with its future. Plus, Hazelwood KinderCare teacher Kimberly West, one of just 25 educators nationwide selected for KinderCare's 2026 Teacher of the Year Award.
Kimberly Young

Citywide boil advisory lifted in Wentzville Wednesday morning

3 days 9 hours ago
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – A citywide boil advisory was lifted in Wentzville Wednesday morning, according to the city. The advisory was lifted as of 6 a.m., according to the city of Wentzville. Officials received satisfactory water quality test results, allowing residents to resume normal water use. The citywide advisory was issued Monday after crews [...]
Nick Gladney

Missouri awarded funding for autonomous freight railcars

3 days 9 hours ago
COLUMBIA, Mo. - Missouri will deploy new autonomous freight railcars through a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration. According to the American Journal of Transportation, Columbia was selected for a $16.2 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program. Technology company Intramotev will partner on the [...]
Nick Gladney

Fire destroys vacant structure in north St. Louis

3 days 9 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - Officials responded to a fire at vacant structure late Tuesday night in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Fire Department, the fire occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Marcus Avenue in the city's Kingsway East neighborhood. Firefighters did not find anyone in the building after initially receiving [...]
Nick Gladney