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The St. Louis Board of Education has filed a lawsuit in an effort to stop a newly proposed charter school from opening.

Three officers were hurt during a struggle Wednesday morning in Fairview Heights that followed a suspect confronting his ex-girlfriend. The suspect is now behind bars on felony charges.

A St. Louis County grand jury has handed down a 15-count indictment on a man accused of firing shots during a Kirkwood trunk-or-treat event last month.

PERRY COUNTY, Mo. -- There are over 700 caves in Perry County, Missouri. This makes it a great spot for the endangered grotto sculpin to live. The unique fish is found only in one place in the world. The subterranean streams of Perry County. Conservation agents recently went to check on the county's grotto sculpin [...]

One teacher and a teacher's aide in southern Missouri face criminal charges for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with students.

PERRY COUNTY, Ill. -- Mark C. Maxwell, an acting lieutenant at Pinckneyville Correctional Center, confessed in federal court to not intervening while his subordinates brutally attacked a restrained inmate on April 24, 2022. Under federal law, officers have a duty to intervene if a fellow officer uses excessive force. "I failed to uphold my duty, [...]

Donna, an elderly Asian elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, died Thursday morning after a recent tumor diagnosis.

Timothy M. Branowetz, a convicted killer, had his motion to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of attorney Randy Gori denied. Madison County State’s Attorney, Tom Haine, dismissed the motion, stating, "We hope this ruling brings an end to this convicted murderer’s legal gamesmanship. We will continue to make every effort to ensure he serves every day of his 70-year sentence."

“Uncontrolled runoff from industrial facilities not only harms streams and rivers, but it also limits the public’s use and enjoyment of those waters,” states David Cozad, director of EPA Region 7’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division.

Someone recently returned an overdue library book to a St. Charles County library several decades after it was checked out.

Eduardo Guzman Salazar, a 22-year-old man from St. Louis County, faces charges of burglary and robbery in connection with an incident on Page Avenue. Salazar is charged with second-degree burglary and stealing, accused of breaking into an apartment window and stealing over $2,800 in cash. He is held on a $50,000 cash bond. 

Singer Alanis Morissette just announced her 'Triple Moon' tour for next year. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is hosting one of the 30+ shows on Saturday, July 23. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, November 17, at 10:00 a.m.

During Taylor Swift's sold-out "Eras" tour, she paid a special tribute to a local alumna of Lindenwood University. Swift sang along with her in spirit and even dedicated a song to her, titled "Marjorie."

A man faces felony charges in connection with a shooting death Tuesday in south St. Louis near the River Des Peres.

Colleen Bzdyl, a 45-year-old woman from St. Louis County, is facing charges of attempted assault after striking a park ranger with her car.

The fourth 2024 GOP presidential primary debate will air live on NewsNation.

Roman Bürki takes home a big award in his first year with St. Louis CITY SC. The MLS has named Bürki as the 2023 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year.

Atlanta, Georgia police are in St. Louis this weekend for a hiring event. Some call this an attempt to "poach" officer recruits from the region.

New details on a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday.

U.S. citizenship and immigration services welcome 50 new U.S. citizens during a special Veterans Day naturalization ceremony Thursday.