Qualified immunity — crafted out of thin air by the US Supreme Court — has rarely been anything but an easy way for government employees to duck out of lawsuits before they’re actually asked to defend themselves against allegations of rights violations. The Supreme Court has continually narrowed this doctrine, pretty much ensuring that if […]
Webster Groves Community Days is an annual event celebrating the Fourth of July holiday. All activities (aside from the carnival and barbecue) are free! Community Days Parade 10 am The […]
Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx marked his 25th sobriety anniversary on Thursday."It's hard to wrap a lifetime of lessons into a few paragraphs, but one thing has never changed: sobriety…
The Fourth of July is a holiday many love to spend outdoors. This year's July 4 forecast mostly looks ideal - warm and sunny - for St. Louis. However, there's still a chance for rain throughout the day.
ALTON – An Alton resident charged with attacking the same person with a wrench and chainsaw within the same day is currently detained on felony charges. Every L. Harris, 39, of Alton, was charged in Madison County on June 29, 2026 with two counts of aggravated battery, both Class 2 felonies. The charges stem from two incidents on June 26, 2026, when Harris allegedly struck the victim on the arm with a metal wrench and cut the same victim’s arm and hand with a chainsaw. While
ALTON - Duke Bakery marked its 75th anniversary on July 1, 2026 , at Haskell Park during the “250 on the Mississippi” Festival, where city officials proclaimed Duke Bakery Day in Alton and the business introduced its new “Duke on the Go” mobile trailer. The celebration featured a ceremonial cutting of a 75-foot-long cake, along with live music, contests and patriotic activities. The event highlighted the bakery’s long history in the community. Mayor David Goin
A Festus, Missouri, woman is suspected of stealing more than $7,000 in merchandise from retailers in jurisdictions across St. Louis County over a 14-month period.
The City of St. Louis has expanded its public performance tracking system, CityStat, to include more city departments, providing residents with more data on city services and improving accountability and transparency.
ALTON - Duke Bakery, a full-line retail bakery with a 75-year history in Alton, marked its milestone anniversary at a celebration event at Haskell Park on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and said the turnout and community response was overwhelming. Founded in 1951 by Christ and Helen Doucleff, Duke Bakery has grown across generations while continuing to serve the Riverbend area with bakery items including wedding and specialty cakes, doughnuts, pastries, pies, breads, buns and cookies. Amy Hollis,
Ray Davies and Dave Davies, founding members of The Kinks, are the subject of a new art exhibition opening in London.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have teamed with artist Christian…
Saint Louis University says it will cut some faculty and staff jobs, while eliminating 80 open positions, as it navigates a structural budget deficit tied to declining enrollment and higher operating costs.
EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has received a $500,000 gift from Gordon and Holly Broom to support the nonprofit’s capital campaign to build a new facility, a project the organization says will expand its ability to serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity throughout the region. The donation was announced as Glen-Ed Pantry works to raise $3 million by the end of 2026 for the new building. The pantry broke ground on the facility in May 2026 and expects construction
A Nashville Community High School teacher and baseball coach is facing felony sex crime charges following an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General's Office and Nashville Police.
The father of a 32-year-old Steak ‘n Shake employee who was shot and killed while working at a drive-thru window has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the restaurant's corporate owner, a franchise operator and a property owner, alleging they failed to provide adequate security.