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The convicted hitman in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Collinsville woman dead has been sentenced to life in prison.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with domestic battery.

Illinois Democrats have approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how future legislative district maps are drawn, setting up a statewide voter referendum, which has been criticized by Republican leaders as a partisan move that would worsen gerrymandering in Illinois.

House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 21 would raise the state income tax rate on income exceeding $1 million from 4.95% to 7.95%, an increase of 3 percentage points.

Illinois lawmakers have proposed a revised "megaprojects" bill that would allow the Chicago Bears to negotiate long-term property tax agreements with local governments, in an effort to keep the team in the state.

NASCAR driver Austin Hill is set to compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend at Talladega. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, recently secured a victory at Daytona International Speedway in February.

The Ferguson City Council will vote Thursday on a bill that could grant more than $1 billion in tax breaks for a redevelopment project at the former Emerson campus that could include a tech hub and data center.

SPONSORED – Tom Curran, Executive Vice President of Administration, showcases MetroLink`s new Ticket Vending Machine and demonstrates the automatic connection between Metro`s new fare validators and the security gates which customers will soon experience. Metro`s new ticket vending machines will create an improved user experience with an interactive touch screen and a new fare option. [...]

A summer of live music is coming to the St. Louis area with some affordable costs.

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley is accusing the insurance company of not paying out legitimate claims or unreasonably delaying claims.

Sonic The Hedgehog Speed Café, a pop-up eatery inspired by the iconic SEGA video game franchise, will open Friday at the Delmar Loop.

Charles Pilgrim was charged with stealing a box trailer and tools from a construction site in Wentzville, Missouri, valued at over $18,000, after being identified through surveillance and license plate reader cameras.

A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky and streaked past the St. Louis region Wednesday evening with locals reporting multiple sightings.

A teenage girl from St. Louis County has been certified as an adult and ordered to stand trial in connection with the stabbing death of her father last summer.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in Breckenridge Hills, and the driver remained at the scene while an investigation is ongoing.

Detectives have detained a person of interest after a man was shot and killed after getting off a MetroBus near the Delmar Loop Wednesday afternoon.

A bat recently discovered in a Kirkwood home has tested positive for rabies.

Jennings Senior High School is set to reopen after a water pipe break caused extensive damage four months ago, with renovations including new floor tiles, a sprinkler system, and upgrades to the kitchen and gym.

ST. LOUIS — Frontier Airlines unveiled its 2026 GoWild! Summer Pass, offering customers unlimited travel starting at $199. Under the pass, passengers can book domestic flights as late as the day before departure and international flights up to 10 days in advance. For each segment booked, a fare of $0.01 is charged, plus taxes and [...]

Gary Johnson, 46, was found guilty of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon for his role in a murder-for-hire plot that left Portia Rowland dead in Jan. 2025, and is set to be sentenced Thursday morning.