Nine new recruits from Class 2023-03 were sworn in and presented with their official police badges at a ceremony, with awards given to those who excelled in various areas of the academy.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southwestern Illinois College campus to sign an executive order to improve workforce development programs, and announced a 20-million-dollar investment to create a center for those getting their associate degree at the Advanced Manufacturing Academy.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new $15 million public safety building at the Emerson Park transit center in East St. Louis, which will enhance security and house the second location for the Metrolink Operations Control Center.
A Missouri Lottery player won $3 million after purchasing a $30 scratch-off ticket, and plans to retire comfortably and contribute to his children's college education.
Grafton, Illinois, is experiencing minor flood stage due to the Mississippi River cresting, but the town is fully open and the outlook moving forward is positive.
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's 2024/2025 season tickets went on sale on July 10, with performances taking place at various venues throughout the St. Louis region, including the Touhill Performing Arts Center and Stifel Theatre.
The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be stopping in St. Louis this Saturday to sell exclusive 50th Anniversary merchandise, including a hoodie, plush blanket, keychain, pin, patches, ringer tee, lilac tee, 3-piece cookie set, giant cookie, ceramic sprinkle mug, glass mug, thermals, cup plush, rainbow tote, macarons, and madeleine cookie sets.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. โ The work to widen Interstate 70 across most of Missouri began in earnest earlier this week, with crews conducting lane closures from Columbia to Kingdom City to prepare the work zones. The Missouri Department of Transportationโs Improve I-70 Program will add a third lane of I-70 in both directions from Blue [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Maryland Heights are inviting women to participate in a self-defense class to learn skills to stay safe. In the class, Tae Kwon Do instructor Miss Kennedy will teach women defensive moves to use when facing a potential attack. Women must be be ages 14 and older to participate. The two-hour event [...]
A heated argument at a St. Louis convenience store last weekend spiraled into a high-speed car chase, gunfire and a violent crash. The suspect is now behind bars.
The remains of a central Missouri soldier killed during the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, have been identified and will be coming home for burial.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A man in St. Louis County was the recipient of $50,000 after playing the "500X" scratch-off ticket from the Missouri Lottery. The lucky winner purchased the $50 ticket at a 7-Eleven, located at 8250 Watson Road in St. Louis. The winner claimed the prize at the Missouri Lottery's St. Louis regional [...]