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De Smet Jesuit High School for boys, one of the St. Louis region's largest private secondary schools, plans to add middle school grades beginning in the 2025-26 school year.

So far this year, Missouri state Rep. Mazzie Christensen has filed 11 bills, ranging from changes to statewide education and public health policy to narrow legislation designed to help a small county in her district. State Rep. Adam Schwadron has filed 12 bills, including his top priority to create a state fund to defray costs of security enhancements for nonprofits at elevated risk of terrorist attacks in Missouri. Up until Thursday, more than a month into the legislative session, Christensen…

The new service is part of 10 new nonstop routes to 14 cities announced by the airline.

St. Louis was packed and glued to the big screen Sunday night as Super Bowl LVIII kicked off in Las Vegas. Now, it's all over. The Kansas City Chiefs won the nail-biter in overtime 25 - 22 against the San Francisco 49ers. You may have watched football's biggest night of the year at a friend's place, at home or only for the commercials. KSDK went to watch parties across the St. Louis areas to catch-up with fans on both sides of the field. It felt like Christmas Day for Chiefs fans on Weber's Front…

An office and laboratory building in a research park is up for auction after one of St. Louis’ largest companies moved to a new headquarters.

When U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE: X) gave notice last November about reducing the workforce at its Granite City Works, the company said layoffs would begin Jan. 28 and “continue periodically thereafter.” But no steel workers have been laid off so far.

St. Louis aldermen on Friday advanced legislation that would subject much of Paul McKee's NorthSide Regeneration holdings to eminent domain, part of a redevelopment plan for neighborhoods north of downtown.

St. Louis aldermen on Friday again moved toward passing legislation that would return pension board control to firefighter interests.

Philly Pretzel Factory is expanding its presence in the St. Louis area, as it will take over 11 Pretzel Pretzel locations throughout the region.

Missouri Technology Corp. has committed funding to three St. Louis-based startups in its newest batch of venture capital investments,

Both companies work on a model of direct primary care, meaning that employers and other groups pay a monthly or annual fee for access to all visits and screenings at their health care centers.

Former St. Louis Alderman Jeffrey Boyd has been released from prison after serving time for bribing a convenience store owner.

The team will additionally expand its mobile order-ahead options and add concessions stands featuring allergen-free and kid-friendly menu items, in addition to increasing its selections of non-alcoholic beverages, coffee-based drinks and cocktails.

Missourians voted in 2013 to return control of the St. Louis police department to local officials, ending more than 150 years of state oversight. And almost immediately, state lawmakers began pushing to get control back. That effort is back again this year, with proponents arguing the experiment with local control has failed, leaving the city a more dangerous place — a situation with statewide implications. A Senate committee approved legislation last month sponsored by GOP state Sen. Nick Schroer…

The deal, which has generated significant controversy, was announced Dec. 18.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis said this week that a fundraising campaign launched last fall "met expectations," and it will complete its shortened 2023-24 season.

The grandparents were told that if they made any calls to the authorities or anyone else, then the offer would be taken back.

After 31 years, one of the most important members of the St. Louis Business Journal staff decided it was time for her next chapter in life. Undoubtedly, her work has made an impression on you, writes Publisher Robert Bobroff.

The beer distributing firm held by St. Louis Blues owner Tom Stillman is selling.

In general, people aren’t negative about St. Louis, but they’re not excited about it either. They’re neutral. That means they haven’t made up their minds, writes Jeff Leonard.