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A TikTok page, Joshluter2.0, has turned into a compass — and a community — for Aaron and Brenda Luter after their son's accident.

Fimbrion Therapeutics was blindsided by an abrupt and unexplained cut in National Institutes of Health funding. Not only is its research jeopardized, the company may close.

Just after 2am on June 22, 2025, District 2 officers responded to the 4100 block of Manchester for a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they located an adult man who had been shot. That shooting victim is in stable condition and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation. Officers immediately broadcast a description […]

The post Armed Shooting Suspect Killed After Refusing Police Commands, Reaching in Bag appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Derione Mason, 27, shot the victim multiple times after a fight in the store on New Halls Ferry Road last week, according to charges.

A police officer called for emergency medical help after the man stumbled into the street and collapsed.

Officers found the man lying on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds Saturday afternoon.

The man was on the back of a boat near Two Branch Island when he got into the water, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Christian Rusteberg owns two multi-unit brick apartment buildings on Greenwood Boulevard, and has lived in one of the units for more than 20 years. Eventually he needed more storage. So he planned to do what several other Maplewood home owners have done — add a second floor to his garage. “I’ve got 20 years worth […]

The suspect refused to follow orders and reached into his bag, and officers shot him.

June 21 and 22 have long held a special place in the calendar. On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the United States Constitution, a pivotal step that allowed the document to take effect and establish the framework for a new democratic government. This milestone was critical in shaping the foundation of the United States, influencing democratic principles worldwide. Fast forward to the 19th century, June 21, 1864, saw the Battle of Jerusalem Plank Road during the American Civil War. Although this engagement between Union and Confederate forces near Petersburg, Virginia, was tactically inconclusive, it was part of the larger Siege of Petersburg, a campaign that would eventually lead to the fall of the Confederate capital and the end of the war. This battle exemplifies the intense struggles and strategic maneuvers that characterized the conflict. In the field of science and technology, June 21, 1948, marked the first successful test flight of the Convair

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MADISON COUNTY — A vehicle fire on Interstate 270 eastbound near State Route 159 near Glen Carbon in Madison County late Friday night, June 20, 2025, resulted in the deaths of several dogs being transported in a van, the Illinois State Police said. Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to the scene at approximately 11:27 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025, after a white Mercedes Transit Van was discovered fully engulfed in flames on the right shoulder near milepost 11. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and troopers learned the van was carrying 11 dogs in kennels. ISP said the driver was able to remove some of the kennels and was not injured in the incident. However, it was determined that several dogs perished in the fire. Rescue groups from Texas confirmed on Saturday, June 21, 2025, that seven dogs died, while four survived. One surviving dog was taken to Hawthorne Animal Hospital in Glen Carbon for treatment of burn and smoke inhalation injuries. The Illinois State Police

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GRANITE CITY — On Saturday, June 21, 2025, C ongresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined local United Steelworkers leaders at a press conference calling for greater transparency and stronger investment commitments in the proposed deal between President Donald Trump and Nippon Steel. Budzinski, along with Local 1899 President Craig McVey and Sub-District Director Jason Chism, emphasized that Granite City Works employees have been excluded from the negotiation process and have yet to receive any firm assurances regarding necessary investments in the facility. “Granite City has been producing steel for 128 years — that’s 128 years of sweat, strength, and skill passed down through generations. And what have these workers gotten in return? Mass layoffs, idled blast furnaces, and growing uncertainty. They deserve better,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “Today, I stood alongside United Steelworkers leadership to demand a seat at the table and the

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The 56-year-old man was in the roadway at the intersection of Midland Boulevard and Brown Road when he was struck by a vehicle.

SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration: Illinois State Police Alicia Atkinson will serve as Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator.* Alicia Atkinson, ENP, brings nearly two decades of 911 expertise to the State of Illinois. Starting as a Telecommunicator, Alicia has held the positions of Certified Training Officer, Training and Quality Assurance Coordinator, Assistant Communications Manager, and Deputy Director within 911 centers. She also worked briefly in the private sector, where she led projects and teams supporting 911 centers in implementing software and call-handling protocols. A committed lifelong learner, Alicia maintains multiple public safety certifications and consistently seeks opportunities for professional development within the 911 industry. Her dedication to the 911 community is evident through her active involvement in committees and initiatives. As the Region

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