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I-44 closed near Valley Park due to watermain break
A water main break sent water, rocks and debris flying across Interstate 44 near Valley Park, forcing authorities to shut down all eastbound lanes during the afternoon rush hour.
Texas Roadhouse to open new restaurant in Olivette
Texas Roadhouse, the American steakhouse chain known for its hand-cut steaks and lively atmosphere, is planning to open a new St. Louis-area restaurant in Olivette.
Two Alton Men Charged In Child Sexual Abuse Investigation
ALTON — Two Alton men were charged Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in connection with an investigation into the sexual abuse of a child after Alton police said officers found a registered child sex offender alone with an 11-year-old child in June 2026. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, led by State’s Attorney Tom Haine, charged Terry W. Davis, a 56-year-old male from Alton, with six counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. Also charged is Andrew J.
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt for declining to answer COVID questions
WASHINGTON — Republicans on a U.S. Senate panel voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he declined to answer any questions at a hearing last week about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted along party lines to approve a resolution referring to […]
Invasive carp, killed by the heat, are floating in the Mississippi River
North of St. Louis, shores of the Mississippi River have recently been lined with a smelly scourge: the floating, bloated bodies of dead fish.
Hawley pushes DOJ to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci after contempt vote
A Senate committee voted Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's former top infectious disease official, in contempt of Congress.
Repairs begin on Downtown West sidewalk that collapsed years ago
A dangerous sidewalk over a hidden basement has sat unfixed for years in Downtown West after a man fell through it and broke his back almost nine years ago.
Is Mizzou football the 1960 national champion? Yes, says the U.S. Senate
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, introduced a Senate resolution that recognizes Mizzou’s 1960 football team “for its undefeated regular season, Orange Bowl victory and claim to the 1960 national championship.”
Woman stole trailer from Warren County tree farm: Sheriff
A Warrenton area woman is accused of stealing a tractor from a local tree farm.
Marching 100 Sets Alton Preview Show For Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
ALTON - The Marching 100 will give the crowd an early look at its season at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, when Alton High School Band Director Matt Chesner leads a preview show at Piasa Motor Fuels Stadium, weather permitting, or in an Alton High School gym if rainy weather interferes. Chesner said the event will show what the band has been working on, including the Star-Spangled Banner, the fight song, pregame material, and the halftime material learned so far, which he described as about half
Missouri voters rejected the governor's income tax plan. Could he have saved it?
The income tax phaseout was opposed by a whopping 83% of voters
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Hawley bill to ban US Postal Service leader bonuses advances in Senate
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley says his bill to ban bonuses for postal service executives until mail delivery improves has passed out of a Senate committee with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Alton pair charged in child sex assault case
Two Alton men have been jailed for sexually abusing a child.
Amendment 4 got crushed by voters. Will Missouri lawmakers try again?
Missouri voters rejected changing the threshold for citizen-led constitutional amendments. But the debate may not be over yet.
Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases Of Their Patrons?
Recent reports have raised alarm about the use of PatronScan, an ID-checking and face-scanning system, at multiple LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Much of the attention has focused on reports that the system photographs patrons as they enter venues and questions about whether those images are used for facial recognition. A broader privacy concern also deserves […]
Missouri added to 15-state parasite outbreak tied to recalled lettuce
Typically, Missouri health officials process only about 15 positive cyclosporiasis reports during this stretch of the infection season.
Major upgrades planned for Kiener Plaza garages in downtown St. Louis
Two downtown St. Louis parking garages next to Kiener Plaza are set for major upgrades as a new ownership group plans to revitalize the area and create a better experience for visitors.
Meet the New Executive Director of Riverbend Family Ministries
WOOD RIVER - Riverbend Family Ministries has officially announced its new executive director, and the team is excited to welcome Christy Schult to their mission. Schult previously worked with Community Hope Center. In the nine days since she has taken on the executive director role at RFM, she has learned a lot about the Riverbend’s unhoused community members and families that need assistance to remain housed. This is one of the biggest goals of RFM — to prevent homelessness and
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