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Several Metro East organizations convened in East St. Louis on Monday at Good Samaritan Ministries for a town hall about public safety.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It seems like you can’t get Republicans and Democrats to agree on much politically. But, there is one issue both sides are looking to fix. "It's time to get cell phones out of the classroom," said Governor JB Pritzker at his State of the State address. During his annual address Pritzker renewed [...]

When it comes to putting a name to Chicago's annual battle against its infamously inclement weather, it turns out that the practical is also the political. “Abolish ICE” was the top vote-getter in the city's “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Choosing the protest slogan with a double meaning proved a potent way for voters to [...]

Widespread cartel violence erupted across Mexico after the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation. Reports from Feb. 22 and 23 say the attacks included road blockages and torched vehicles and spread to at least 20 states.

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is beefing up its legislative efforts as lawmakers continue to debate potential reforms to the century-old sports organization.

A trip to a Walmart Supercenter in Ferguson took a turn for the worse for a Dellwood man.

If you’ve seen lights on in some downtown stadiums, it’s most likely the National Sports Forum, with sports business professionals from rival teams and leagues all gathered under one roof at Union Station.

In a heartwarming collaboration between the "Make-A-Wish" Foundation and Autohaus BMW in Maplewood, one courageous young girl battling a severe blood disorder, was granted her ultimate dream.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that the Special School District of St. Louis (SSD) violated federal disability law by using seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities, practices investigators say were not limited to emergency situations, placing children at risk of harm.

There were multiple delays and some cancelations for both arrivals and departures on Monday at St. Louis International Airport. The cancelations were mostly limited to the northeast but that has caused a ripple effect in other parts of the country, too.

People across the region are mourning after a firefighter and his teen daughter were found murdered in their Ferguson home on Saturday.

International criminals are picking up the pace, stealing millions with the help of local couriers.

UPDATE 8:38 p.m.: Sheriff Brad Cole has confirmed to Ozarks First that Deputy Gabriel Ramirez died in the incident on Monday. Law enforcement tells Ozarks First the incident occured around 4 p.m. after a traffic stop on Glossip Ave. in Highlandville. MSHP says in a social media post that Bird's vehicle was found abandoned as [...]

The Saint Louis Zoo is embracing the arrival of four African painted pups.

The conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics serve as a reminder to St. Louis of when the city hosted the first games in North America more than 120 years ago. While much of the 1904 Olympics' history may be gone, there is one space that has remained all this time.

Officers responded to the robbery call and found the victim standing in the street without his shoes.

The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a $2 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 mutual. The 31-year-old played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles before getting traded to the Houston Astros on July 31. He hit .241 with 11 homers and 44 RBIs in 2025. Urías had his best season in 2022, when he hit 16 homers and won a Gold Glove at third base, which is his primary position. He also has experience at second base, shortstop and first base.

A locally-founded spa franchise is being sued by three St. Louis County franchisees for allegedly closing operations without their knowledge or consent.

Investigators with the St. Louis County Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who stole a slushie machine last month from a local retailer.

ST. LOUIS – The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation is celebrating 16 Freedom Fighters at the Dred Scott Freedom Awards in a few weeks. The award recognizes individuals who have given a lifetime of service in their respective field. Dred Scott Freedom Awards Reception March 7 at 3 p.m. Event Hall of the M1 Bank at [...]