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Two brothers from Illinois have been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges for their alleged roles in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the United States Capitol.

An anti-drug legalization activist has filed a lawsuit arguing a recreational marijuana initiative petition was improperly certified by Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and should not appear on the …

St. Louis' new soccer team is hiring, and Better Family Life will host a Career Expo Friday, Aug. 26.

Criminal justice experts from around the country will take a hard look at St. Louis County's troubled jail for the next 18 months. On Wednesday, County Executive Sam Page announced the county has received $300,000 from the MacArthur Foundation to deploy a racial equity study to improve the jail’s culture and reduce its population. “Racism is a part of everything we see — we have to address that thoughtfully, intentionally,” Page says.

The Creve Coeur country club will become one of the only courses that can lay claim to this distinction.

A 21-year-old has been charged in connection with a 2021 fatal shooting inside a BP gas station in north St. Louis City.

A new Starbucks would be built at the site of a closed Maryland Heights restaurant in a plan currently under consideration.

The Chesterfield-based infrastructure repair company said the acquisition will expand its services and a subsidiary's ability to provide turnkey solutions in the New England market.

Thieves robbed a teenager at a bus stop and a man changing a tire at gunpoint Tuesday evening in St. Louis.

HARDIN - Jonathan E. Meyers, 35, of Hardin entered a guilty plea on charges of theft, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and attempted possession of explosive or incendiary device on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in Calhoun County Court. The court says these charges stemmed from three separate incidents which occurred in Hardin in Calhoun County between June and July of 2022. The first incident was a report of theft and criminal damage on June 10, 2022, at one of our local businesses. Myers posted bond on this offense and was released from jail. The second incident was a traffic stop on July 9, 2020, which resulted in an arrest for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. The final incident was a court-authorized search warrant, executed on July 10, 2022, at Myers' residence, which resulted in the discovery of more illegal narcotics and improvised explosive devices in various stages of completion. This incident also resulted in an arrest for unlawful possession of methamphetamine

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This was my last picture taken in Rome. It's a shot of the Naidi fountain (near the Termini train station) taken at sunset. It was a tough picture to take! I had to position myself in the middle of the street, so I was dodging cars while my camera was acting up and mostly not ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced his Administration’s plan to eliminate $10,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year and to extend the student loan payment freeze until December 31: “Tens of millions of Americans are plagued by student loan debt in pursuit of a quality education. Today’s announcement by President Biden is a crucial step to enable low- and middle-income borrowers—especially communities of color—to eliminate their debt so they can buy a home, start a business, save for emergencies, and fully participate in our economy. President Biden and Congressional Democrats are delivering on our promises and focused on lifting up working families and the economy.” Today’s announcement also allocates up to $20,000 of debt cancellation for Pell Grant recipients. On average, Illinois students

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Closing at 7 a.m. Monday will be the eastbound I-270 ramp to West Florissant and the Washington/Elizabeth ramp to eastbound I-270.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a firearms enforcement blitz with details in all 102 counties across the state from June 16 through July 31, 2022. The enforcement details are designed to ensure those who have had their firearm rights revoked are in compliance with the Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID) Act . “ISP is continuously and aggressively looking for ways to keep deadly weapons out of the hands of those posing a significant threat to themselves or others,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Through these enforcement details, we are strengthening our impact in reducing gun violence and protecting our communities.” During the enforcement blitz, ISP completed 201 details statewide consisting of 1,742 compliance checks. As a result of these efforts, 1,027 individuals were placed into compliance by surrendering their FOID Cards, transferring all firearms out of their possession, and completing a Firearm Disposition

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Each week, we bring you our picks for the best concerts of the next seven days! To submit your show for consideration, click here. All events are subject to change, especially in the age of COVID-19, so do check with the venue for the most up-to-date information before you head out for the night.

The CEO of Clayton-based online learning firm Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) has continued his buying spree of the company’s shares, acquiring more than $17 million in stock, boosting his ownership stake in the firm. He says the purchase reflect his bullishness about Nerdy’s prospects for growth and a rising share price, which has sagged since the company entered the public markets.

The event, hosted annually by the International Institute of St. Louis, will take place on August 27 and 28 and welcome an array of multicultural food stands, performances, and artisan demos.

A 32-year-old St. Louis man is at large after police and prosecutors say a one-year-old girl ingested the drug fentanyl while under his supervision.

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he will cancel up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for Pell Grant borrowers and up to $10,000 for all other borrowers with an income of less than $125,000 for an individual and $250,000 for a household. Biden also announced his administration is extending a pause […]

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