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ST. LOUIS - Just a few days after the national “No Kings” protest, St. Louis is now heading into fireworks season. Despite many preparing for the Fourth of July, the Missouri fireworks businesses said they’re feeling the aftershock of President Donald Trump’s trade policies. Although shelves are full at Captain Jim’s fireworks in West Alton, [...]

About one-third of Forest Park's trees were damaged, with many falling directly outside The Muny, but miraculously missing the main stage.

The body was discovered early Monday morning at 19th and State streets, police said.

Jamal Dunn's phone was flooded with calls and messages after reports that Vance Boelter, a Minnesota murder suspect, once worked for a security company with a similar name to Dunn's Praetorian Guard Services, leading to a wave of mistaken identity and harassment.

The summer vacation season is officially here, with all the good and bad that comes with traveling on airplanes, sleeping on hotel beds and potentially bringing home a most unpleasant guest – the bedbug.

A memorial grows near the intersection of Dingledine Road and Stonecroft Drive in St. Charles County, where a young woman lost her life over the weekend after being struck by Cottleville Fire Protection District vehicle.

The second most frustrating aspect of RFK Jr.’s performance as the head of Health and Human Services has been just how predictable the actions he’s taken are. When you start with a simple premise, that Kennedy is a vehement anti-vaxxer, the view that measles is less harmful than the MMR vaccine makes sense. The appointment […]

All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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EDWARDSVILLE — Cross-River Crime Task Force Commander Marcos Pulido announced today that a defaced firearm that was in the possession of a convicted felon, suspected methamphetamine and cocaine were all seized during a recent deployment of the task force. The countywide deployment of the unit, led by Granite City Police Capt. Adam Connor and Alton Police Captain Kurtis McCray, was conducted June 12, 2025. The deployment was conducted by approximately 40 law enforcement officers who are assigned to the Task Force. Highlights of the deployment included: • Arrest of a convicted felon who was in possession of a defaced firearm while possessing suspected drugs, which had a combined weight that was consistent with intent to distribute. • Arrest of an individual in possession of suspected methamphetamine that had a weight consistent with intent to distribute. • Arrest of an individual in possession of suspected cocaine that had a weight consistent with intent to distribute.

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Highlighting some of the monumental work that’s been done by City workers, thousands of volunteers, and our private, non-profit and regional partners

On the northern edge of the Ozark Mountains, Onondaga Cave is one of two known caves that encompass part of a Missouri state park that shares the same name.

Police said Brayan Medel admitted he lost control of his vehicle and struck a man's wheelchair and a van filled with children before fleeing the scene.

St. Louis and surrounding counties are in the orange air quality forecast for Tuesday June 17

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College recently unveiled its 2025-2026 interactive mural by Graphic Design Alumna Grace Becker. The mural, titled “You Can Overcome Anything,” takes inspiration from medieval manuscripts. Becker said visitors can pose with both the sword and shield or team up with a partner. She said she chose a dragon because they are large, malicious and seemingly impossible to defeat. “The dragon symbolizes the great obstacles we face in life,” Becker said. “As someone on the verge of graduating, everything can seem big and scary – but if you face your fears head-on, you can overcome them.” During her time at L&C, Becker worked at The Bridge, the student newspaper, as a layout editor and graphic designer. She was also a member of the pottery club and took part in the Juried Student Art Show. She even won first place in 2024 with her piece, “Self-portrait.” “This year’s design truly

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Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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ST. LOUIS - A community-wide initiative aiming to construct 100 tiny homes is encountering challenges. "You've got the side walls and the back wall, so this is four houses frame-wise. Even at the bottom, it is the top of the roof," Erion Johnson Sr. said. He said there are tarps covering the projects after more [...]