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One of the city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations returns this weekend.

Authorities are interviewing more students at a daycare in an ongoing suspected child abuse investigation.

Governor Mike Kehoe requested for Trump to approve a major disaster declaration.

From St. Louis Magazine:  There is a house on this block of Dodier Street, one block from North Grand Boulevard, that is almost impressively ugly. But the ugliness doesn’t come from neglect. It comes from a lousy rehab job by an out-of-state investment company—and unpermitted construction work the city has been trying to shut down, […]

GLEN CARBON - Devin Ellis, a senior midfielder for the Father McGivney Catholic High girls soccer team, scored perhaps the biggest goal in the program’s history on April 30, 2025, when she sent a header to the inside of the far post off a corner by Rachel Kretzer into the back of the net to give the Griffins a 1-0 win over Edwardsville in a very well-played game by both sides at McGivney. The goal came in the 79th minute to give the Griffins the win. For Ellis, it was her sixth goal of the season to go along with three assists. She’s emerged as a key player on the team, who kept their 100 percent record alive at 16-0-0. Ellis is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month for the Griffins. In her post-match interview, Ellis, to say the least, was very happy with the winner and how things turned out in the game. “I’m feeling ecstatic,” Ellis said. “It’s the first time we’ve played Edwardsville, just feeling all the

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge Thursday struck down President Donald Trump’s use of a wartime law to deport Venezuelan nationals, but limited the scope to the Southern District of Texas. Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr., whom Trump appointed in 2017, wrote in a 36-page order that the administration’s invocation of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act was unlawful, […]

The longtime St. Louis TV journalist announced her impending departure in a post on X on Thursday afternoon.

Over 3 minutes, the meeting at a south St. Louis County house turned from a polite inquiry to gunfire.

Dan Paulino, Velda City's former police chief and city administrator, has been indicted on charges of stealing $313,420 to pay for personal expenses and help his towing business.

GRANITE CITY – Three individuals face similar charges after working in pairs on a series of Granite City burglaries. David L. Miller, 50, and Robert D. Kelly Jr., 43, both of Granite City, were each charged on April 22, 2025 with Class 2 felony counts of burglary. On Oct. 25, 2024, the two allegedly knowingly entered a building without authority in the 2400 block of Delmar Ave. in Granite City with the intent to commit theft. The Granite City Police Department presented both cases against Miller and Kelly, and both were granted pretrial release. Three months later on Feb. 2, 2025, Kelly was once again charged with a Class 2 felony count of burglary – as was Mary A. Gentle, 34, listed as homeless out of Granite City. In this case, the two reportedly entered a building without authority and intending to commit theft in the 2500 block of W. 20th St. in Granite City. The cases against Kelly and Gentle were presented by the Granite City Police Department, and both were ordered

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Otis Williams worked at SLDC for 22 years and served as president and executive director from 2013 to 2021

From PR Newswire:  Arevon Energy, Inc., a leading American energy developer, owner, and operator, hosted a construction groundbreaking event for its 430 megawatt (MWdc) Kelso 1 & 2 Solar Projects in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon will own and operate the project on a long-term basis, with the first phase anticipated to achieve commercial operations by the […]

ALTON - National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) shines a spotlight on the U.S. travel industry’s essential role in driving economic growth, creating jobs and enhancing the nation’s global competitiveness. The Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau is showcasing it’s role in the travel industry with a series of travel segments on KMOV-TV throughout the week culminating with a live broadcast of Great Day St. Louis at Aerie’s Resort on Friday, May 9. “Southwest Illinois is a dynamic region and travel provides a powerful economic engine for our six counties and 39 communities,” noted Cory Jobe, President/CEO of the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. “Travel fuels our local economies and enhances the quality of life in our region.” The Great Rivers & Routes region had over $827 million in travel spending in 2024 which generated $31.6 million in local tax revenues. Travel and tourism in the region supported $203.2 million in hospitality

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A major leadership shakeup at the St. Louis Development Corporation took place Thursday.

Ann Wilson is spending the summer on tour with Heart, but now fans at home will get to experience a live concert she recorded with the band Tripsitter.Ann Wilson and Tripsitter…

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced it issued 61 citations for hands-free law violations and 13 for other violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. “While we enforce traffic laws for various reasons, our primary focus is to save lives,” Sgt. Matt Senci said. “This increased enforcement was implemented to help motorists avoid the potentially life-altering consequences of distracted driving.” The Edwardsville Police Department joined forces with the Illinois State Police, local law enforcement and highway safety partners for this enforcement effort. The Illinois distracted driving campaign is funded with federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Panelists address common misconceptions about advanced manufacturing's impact on jobs, describing how it's changing workforce needs rather than eliminating positions.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) spoke from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the victims of Monday’s car crash in Chatham, Illinois. Budzinski expressed her condolences for the families of the four young lives lost: Alma Buhnerkempe, 7; Kathryn Corley, 7; Ainsley Johnson, 8; and Rylee Britton, 18. WATCH: Budzinski Honors Chatham Crash Victims from the House Floor

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