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A St. Louis man was found dead after being attacked by three Pit bulls in the Penrose neighborhood.

There's an odd story in the LA Times today: In the last eight months, the rate of change in annual rental costs for new tenants has more than doubled, reaching its highest level on record, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reviewed by The Times. The data, which are not in the ...continue reading "How much are new rents going up? Not so much!"

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones, a progressive Democrat, credited U.S. Senator Roy Blunt, a conservative Republican, for carving out mental health funds in gun law

Two men were injured in a chemical explosion Sunday night at Allnex USA, a resins factory in East St. Louis. East St. Louis Assistant Fire Chief George McClellan told KSDK the explosion happened at about 10 p.m. inside the plant, starting a fire and causing significant damage to parts of the factory. In a statement Monday afternoon, the company said one of the men was treated at the hospital and released and the other remained in the hospital for treatment. McClellan said the flames were through…

Glendale City Administrator Benjamin DeClue says that the St. Louis region has “become a poster child for political corruption.” To solve that problem, he argues, St. Louis and St. Louis County should adopt a council-manager form of government.

ALTON – Round the bases during All-Star Restaurant Week in both Alton and Collinsville and enjoy delicious summer dishes served up by locally owned and operated area restaurants. All-Star Restaurant Week begins Tuesday, July 12 and runs through Tuesday, July 19. Participating restaurants have hit it out of the park with amazing Restaurant Week specials for lunch and dinner. Diners can expect fixed-price meals with lunch set at $15 and dinners at $30, or in some cases, two can dine for $30. “Restaurant Week is a great way to celebrate all the amazing locally owned and operated restaurants in the Great Rivers & Routes region,” Cory Jobe, President & CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau said. “From Alton to Collinsville, we are able to highlight our delicious destinations to the visiting public and local residents eager to try something new.” Mouthwatering specials include pastas, woodfired pizzas, tender ribeye sandwiches, traditional Irish

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Gold medalist Dawn Harper-Nelson shared a joyful but honest Instagram post.

Enjoy St. Louis Cardinals baseball at Busch Stadium.

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It amazes me that the narrative is still out there about how China is an “intellectual property thief” and that the US and other western nations need to “convince China to respect intellectual property.” We heard that for decades, but for over a decade now, we’ve been pointing out that China responded to all that […]

EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois State Police seek the public's assistance in a homicide case. At 11:23 p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2022, Willie Clanton, a 64-year-old male from East St. Louis, was shot and killed in the 1500 block of Lynch Avenue in East St. Louis. State Police said Clanton was shot by suspects in a passing vehicle. The vehicle is described as a newer, dark-colored sedan with dark window tint, chrome trim around the windows, and driver door damage. (see attached photos). Anyone with information in reference to this homicide is asked to call Illinois State Police at 618-301-0807, the East St. Louis Police Department at 618-482-6600, or Crimestoppers at 314-725-8477 (TIPS).

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Missouri’s top Democratic leaders urged Gov. Mike Parson on Monday to call lawmakers into a special session to pass legislation to protect access to contraceptives and treatment of ectopic pregnancies …

Another swimmer, a 16-year-old boy from Ballwin, also suffered minor injuries.

It's been just over a week since former CBC football standout Damion Baker was shot and killed in downtown St. Louis.

A nurse and a paramedic were stabbed at the hospital, and a 30-year-old woman was taken into custody.

The Grain Belt Express will be able to carry more power than originally planned, developers said Monday.

Prosecutors on Monday charged a 40-year-old man after they say he randomly attacked a Walgreens employee by slashing their neck with a knife.

Under the law, any doctor or person who helps perform an abortion related to a Down syndrome diagnosis is subject to civil penalties, including the loss of professional licenses.

BUNKER HILL - A young boy was reported missing Monday in Bunker Hill, but the Macoupin County Sheriff's Office reported around 4:10 p.m., the boy had been found safe and sound. The boy was speculated to have run into a cornfield behind the Dollar General in Bunker Hill. The young man was 6 years old and the community was relieved when he was discovered.

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