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A House Springs, Missouri, man is the first in a group to be charged with breaking into an auto detailing business and stealing tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of materials.

SPRINGFIELD – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued the following statement in response to the election of Pope Leo XIV. “With profound joy and deep gratitude to God, the universal Catholic Church celebrates the election of Pope Leo XIV, our new Holy Father! This moment fills the hearts of the faithful with renewed hope, as the Church receives a new Vicar of Christ, a shepherd to lead us in truth, charity, and love. We give thanks for Pope Leo's XIV’s humble acceptance of this sacred responsibility. “As people of faith, let us lift up Pope Leo XIV in prayer that he may be strengthened in wisdom, courage, and compassion as he begins his ministry. Let us also pray that under his leadership, the Church will continue to be a beacon of light in a world overshadowed by confusion, hatred, and violence. May he inspire within us a deeper commitment to the holy Eucharist, prayer, and the Gospel message, and spark greater unity

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EDWARDSVILLE - Ashley Ridler prioritizes her students. Ridler, a third grade teacher at Albert Cassens Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7, shared that she decided to become a teacher so she could support her students’ growth and make sure they always had someone on their team. “I decided to become a teacher because I wanted to make a positive impact on children's lives and be a safe and supportive person for them,” she said. “I enjoy working with students because of the way they look at the world. They are so innovative, kind, and compassionate. They really make you look at the world differently!” Ridler is constantly inspired by her previous teachers and the teachers around her. She aspires to provide the same opportunities and love that her teachers gave to her. Because Ridler cares so deeply about each student, she tries to meet them where they’re at and give them the individualized support they nee

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the first American elected pope.

A St. Peters man died Wednesday afternoon after he lost control of his motorcycle while driving on Interstate 64.

Billy Idol’s latest album has landed on the Billboard charts.The rocker’s Dream Into It, his first full-length album since 2014’s Kings & Queens of the Underground, debuted at #7 on the Billboard…

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Today on TAP: In its very DNA, the Catholic Church in the U.S. is pro-immigrant. How, then, will Leo interact with Trump?

It would be a dreary end for the buildings, built a century ago by a metal supply company as it grew from being a local retailer to a national force.

The county executive said taxpayer money can't be awarded to a private organization without a competitive bidding process.

District 1 is investigating a domestic-related shooting that happened on April 17, 2025 in the 2900 block of Mount Pleasant.

The post UPDATE: Two Shot During Domestic Incident in Mount Pleasant (ARREST) appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

A man charged in Wednesday’s fatal hit-and-run in south St. Louis County told police he’d recently relapsed and was racing just prior to the crash.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is keeping on the powerful city public works chief, Rich Bradley.

The Hill storefront of Italian grocer John Viviano & Sons, which closed Saturday, has been acquired by nearby DiGregorio’s Italian Market.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has ousted the leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and replaced him with another official, States Newsroom has confirmed. Cam Hamilton, senior official performing the duties of the administrator at FEMA, was let go just one day after he testified before Congress about the size and scope of the […]

If you venture along the fence lines of a Missouri farm, you might spot something unusual: Dead mice and snakes impaled on barbed wire. A shocking scene to some, the culprit behind it may surprise you.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Winfield Recreation Area will be closed beginning this summer in order to complete two large projects at Lock and Dam 25.