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Federal investigators seized $24,000 in a suspected cryptocurrency scam that targeted at least one Metro East resident.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WMBD) -- A former correctional officer at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling, Ill., was sentenced Thursday for beating an inmate to death in 2018. According to a United States Attorney’s Office press release, 31-year-old Alex Banta was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment followed by five years of supervised release [...]

“Detective Sergeant Griffith was a model officer, committed to honorably serving the people of Hermann, Rosebud, and Gasconade County,” states Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe.

Tens of thousands of sports fans are expected in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday between two evening games for St. Louis CITY SC and the St. Louis Battlehawks.

ST. LOUIS -- The newborns at St. Luke’s Hospital are wearing green for St. Patrick's Day. These "cute clovers" are from the Birth Care Suite and Special Care Nursery. The hospital is known for dressing babies up for holidays and special occasions. They have been doing it since 1997. The costumes are made by nurses [...]

Dogtown is a sea of green today as the 38th annual Ancient Order of Hibernian Parade winds through this historic neighborhood

A circuit judge sentenced a St. Louis man to 13 years in prison Thursday over the shooting death of his brother in 2021.

Rehab is underway for Janae Edmondson, nearly one month after a life-changing tragedy in St. Louis.

Crews carefully helped a 25-year-old horse recover after a scare earlier this week in Jefferson County.

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD)– It's a growing problem that is showing no signs of slowing down. State lawmakers said fentanyl-related overdoses are spiking throughout the nation, the state, and it's trickling down to Central Illinois communities. The spiking concern, which is claiming numerous lives, is prompting legislation on the state level. Lawmakers said laced narcotics are [...]

A procession, public visitation and funeral services are planned Sunday in memory of Hermann officer Mason Griffith, who was fatally shot in the line of duty last weekend.

One man died after he was found shot inside a car Thursday evening in north St. Louis County.

EAST ST. LOUIS -- Firefighters are in the 600 block of Collinsville Avenue to put out a fire at Petroff Towing. The building is located near Interstates 55 and 64. Thick smoke from the fire is visible for miles. The shed's roof has completely collapsed, and firefighters are keeping their distance as the building burns. [...]

A former judge gets involved in the Missouri attorney general's petition to remove Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office.

The EPA orders Ameren Missouri to submit a plan for cleaning up wastewater contamination in St. Charles.

Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that crashed in midtown, St. Louis.

St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton, Illinois is hosting a special training Friday on how to use Narcan.

If your holiday plans include enjoying some adult beverages, make sure you can get home safely.

Eckert's Farm is holding their 'Sham-Rock & Roll' event Friday evening.

St. Louis' newest entertainment venue also celebrates St. Patrick's Day today. The Armory STL is teaming up with the st. Patrick's Center.