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A youth and family service organization in Hoyleton, Illinois is breaking ground on a new foster care home Thursday.

Thursday, veterans across Missouri will attend an event at the State Capitol marking the 70th anniversary since the end of the Korean War.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul will join state lawmakers Thursday to explain legislation that clarifies what consequences 'crisis pregnancy center' will face for deceiving users.

There's a push to stop solitary confinement in federal prisons. U.S. Representative Cori Bush of Missouri is introducing legislation Thursday.

Dangerous heat is expected Thursday and Friday. We start the mornings warm, in the upper 70s to low 80 in metro St. Louis, and we heat up quickly. 

Fire crews from multiple departments rushed to Ferguson overnight to battle an intense fire at a laundromat. Crews not only battling the flames, but also the heat.

Wednesday marked one year since historic flooding devastated hundreds of homes in University City.

This week marks the 32-year anniversary of the disappearance of 11-year-old Arlin Henderson. Investigators with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office continue to search for answers.

“It’s a bit ridiculous. Every single person I’ve talked to about this they honestly are shocked. I’ve never even heard of it, having no AC for over a year," said Vanessa Downen, a Hazelwood resident.

Five students from the Ferguson-Florissant School District are getting ready for the next stages of their career thanks to the Red Tail Cadet Program, created by a local pastor.

Nolan Gorman hit two of St. Louis’ five home runs in the Cardinals’ 11-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

The hot weather is affecting a local nonprofit organization that rescues horses and provides therapy to people with mental, physical, and psychological challenges.

Heavy rainfall flooded much of Florissant and other parts of the region a year ago Wednesday, causing extensive damage to parts of north St. Louis County.

Wednesday marks the 21st anniversary of a little girl's disappearance and murder that gripped the St. Louis area for years. Casey Williamson’s killer, Johnny Johnson, was set to be executed next week for the crime, but received a federal stay of execution on Tuesday.

A new resource is coming to the Metro East region to try and reduce violent crime. Illinois State Police said this device has already proven to be a great asset in solving crime.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will open applications Thursday for anyone interested in operating a marijuana microbusiness.

Authorities have identified a teenager as the victim in one of three shootings Tuesday being investigated by the Major Case Squad.

Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man suspected of a child sex crime in a south city neighborhood.

An Alton, Illinois, man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Wood River man earlier this week.

An investigation is underway after a Park Hills man was found dead near a ditch in Potosi.