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Residents in East St. Louis and Cahokia Heights recently met with Illinois EPA Director James Jennings, demanding action on decades-long environmental issues.

A contentious debate over the future of St. Louis’ water system dominated Friday’s Board of Aldermen meeting, with officials advancing a proposed water rate increase while delaying action on a separate bill that would require water meters on certain service connections.

A second fire in three days at a North St. Louis home is now under investigation by bomb and arson investigators.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said Friday that the state is ready for the first World Cup match in Kansas CIty.

The St. Louis Cardinals have officially promoted hot-hitting prospect Blaze Jordan for his Major League debut. In a corresponding move, slumping third baseman Nolan Gorman has been optioned to Triple-A Memphis.

Canada now shifts to Vancouver for its final two group games, against Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24. The Bosnians also head west, with games against Switzerland on June 18 in Los Angeles and Qatar on June 24 in Seattle.

Two rounds of severe storms are expected Saturday in the St. Louis region, bringing the potential for heavy rain, hail, damaging winds and possibly even some brief tornadoes.

A man who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland in an attack Friday morning that left one person dead and 10 injured had shot at a police officer just days earlier during a chase, authorities said. The suspect, 45-year-old Victor Mata Villarreal, already was being sought by authorities when he began firing [...]

A man linked to three recent break-ins at A&M Cyclery, a south St. Louis bike shop, is now behind bars on felony charges.

After several delays, a jury trial for St. Louis County Executive Sam Page over his election-related charges is now scheduled to begin next year.

Two teenagers are in critical condition after a shooting Thursday evening at Sherman Park in St. Louis, police say.

A man used a hammer to smash open slot machines earlier this year at Jefferson County laundromat, stealing $1,300 and causing $25,000 in damage, according to newly-filed criminal charges.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the death of a Sikeston man who became unresponsive while in police custody earlier this week.

The O'Fallon (Missouri) City Council approved an ordinance Thursday to ban "motorized play vehicles" from city roads, sidewalks and parks.

St. Louis city pools are offering free admission through Labor Day weekend. Visitors are encouraged to register before arriving.

A city council discussion over city funding for AutoZone Park improvements is causing a flap with the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting death earlier this month in East St. Louis, according to Illinois State Police.

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ST. LOUIS - A man was charged after stealing a forklift from a warehouse in north St. Louis. According to a probable cause statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), the incident occurred on Sept. 18, 2025, at CubeWork, located in the 600 block of E. Redbud Ave. Police said Xavier D. Simms, [...]

Regional leaders and community members gathered in Black Jack to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence, with a focus on reaching out to youth and preventing potential increases in violence during the summer months.