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Anyone with information about Cedric Gerald is asked to call St. Louis County police at 314-615-5400.

The St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit is investigating a series of fires.

Katie Abbey acknowledged taking money from county bank accounts while she was county treasurer and using it for personal gain, authorities said.

The St. Louis Department of Public Safety is alleging the Sheriff's Office failed to transport about a half dozen inmates emergency trips to the hospital in the past week.

The special session bills to fund professional sports stadiums in Kansas City and provide disaster relief to St. Louis passed House committees easily on Tuesday, setting up final votes that will send them to Gov. Mike Kehoe. There were no changes from the Senate-approved versions as the stadium financing bill passed the House Economic Development […]

Authorities said that this is not the first time these fire incidents have occurred in the North County neighborhood. 

A Republican effort to repeal a federal law barring violence against reproductive health clinics and houses of worship won the backing of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday and now heads to the full House for consideration. The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act was passed by Congress in 1994, one year after […]

The Trump administration’s deployment of National Guard troops and U.S. Marines to protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles will cost the federal government about $134 million, a Pentagon budget official said Tuesday, as the response to the protests further divided officials in California and Washington, D.C. The situation in the country’s second-largest city captured […]

U.S. consumer protection (or what’s left of it after several devastating Supreme Court rulings and Trump executive orders) is on life support. But one bright spot continues to be the “right to repair” movement, which is working to fight repair monopolies and make it cheaper and easier to repair the tech you own. Washington state […]

In a 5-2 ruling Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected a transgender student’s claim that he faced sex discrimination when the Blue Springs School District denied him access to single-sex locker rooms and bathrooms. The case did not seek a ruling on the constitutionality of school districts barring transgender students from sex-designated spaces. Instead, it […]

ALTON - Alton couple Dale and Carol Neudecker were recently honored by Pride Inc. with the Legacy Award for their decades of dedication to beautifying the community. The Neudeckers have been instrumental in numerous projects in Alton, including the creation of the Bucket Brigade, which has organized volunteers to paint more than 1,500 houses over the years. Their efforts also include installing planters and lampposts with hanging baskets, inspired by a city in Wisconsin, which have become a notable feature of the Upper Alton area. The Bucket Brigade idea has been emulated across the country by those who have heard of what Dale started here. In an interview following the award presentation, Dale Neudecker reflected on the origins and impact of their work. “One of the main things was the Bucket Brigade. I came up with that idea and we have churches, businesses involved and everyone I could corral to paint houses,” he said. “After all these years, past 1,500 houses

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Residents in Cahokia Heights are dealing with even more roadway construction in an already busy area. Railroad crossings are shut down at three separate intersections while crews work on the tracks.

A former St. Louis County middle school principal is facing multiple charges related to child sexual abuse of former students. On Tuesday, attorneys representing the victims announced plans to file civil lawsuits and are looking for additional victims.

ALTON – Summer is here, and temps are warmer, and that means one thing – more fun in the sun. Riverbend region residents will be outside enjoying time at the lake or on the river, playing in backyards or spending time at parks. But more fun in the sun can also pose health risks and dangers – particularly when speaking of skin cancer. With our calendars telling us warmer weather is on the way, OSF Moeller Cancer Center (2200 Central Ave, Alton, IL, 62002) will be hosting a FREE skin cancer screening event on Monday, June 23, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. This screening event is “first come, first serve.” Individuals will be seen in order of arrival. The last person to be seen will be checked in no later than 5:30 PM. For more information, interested individuals can contact: Karen Boyd at 618-433-7609 or email Karen.K.Boyd@osfhealthcare.org Jessica Williams at 618-433-7610 or email Jessica.R.Williams@osfhealthcare.org Skin cancer is the out-of-control

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