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A man accused of shooting and killing another man execution-style in Downtown St. Louis two years ago was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial earlier this week.

A month ahead of the new Major League Soccer season, St. Louis City SC has updated its exterior to reflect the stadium's new name. Here's a look.

Scharf ran unsuccessfully for Missouri attorney general in 2024, losing to incumbent Andrew Bailey.

Apple Music announced on Thursday St. Louis-native, Grammy-winning SZA will take the stage with Kendrick Lamar during this year's Super Bowl halftime show.

If you're from the St. Louis area, there's a good chance you know the Panera Bread chain as "Saint Louis Bread Co." or simply just as "Bread Co." Many Panera locations in the St. Louis region still use the original "Saint Louis" branding, but not all of them do.

Rising temperatures and heaps of remaining snow and ice create the perfect growing conditions for a pesky allergen.

The deadly crash happened at about 6:05 a.m. Friday on McRee Avenue.

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $7 million in funding for the Tech Incubator Enhancement Grants Program (TIEG) to support entrepreneurship and innovation in key growth industries through startup incubators. This grant funding will strengthen Illinois’ technology network by increasing the resilience of existing technology incubators. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Here in Illinois, we’re providing the critical support that startups need to grow and drive the future of technology,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “Thanks to the TIEG program grants, we’re strengthening our innovation system, modernizing incubators, and solidifying Illinois as a leader in cutting-edge industries. I highly encourage all eligible entities to apply for this funding opportunity." TIEG was designed to modernize and revitalize

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EAST ALTON – A new addition to the Wilson family arrived at 6:49 p.m. on August 24, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital. Tauren Matthew Wilson, weighing 8 pounds 3 ounces and measuring 21 inches long, is the son of Daniel and Darcy Wilson, who reside in East Alton. The Wilsons, who have been married, welcomed their second child into the family. The couple's first child, Danny, is four years old. Tauren's maternal grandparents, Mike and Myla Dixon, are from East Alton, while his paternal grandparents, Bill and Sandi Grebe, live in Granite City. Tauren also has great-grandparents, Bill and Margie, who reside in East Alton. The family is celebrating this joyful occasion as they expand their household with the arrival of their new son.

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Ringo Starr is set to appear on Tuesday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where he’ll discuss his recently released country album, Look Up.The album is already a success for Ringo, landing on…

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Limbaugh, 97, of Cape Girardeau, was a U.S. District Judge in St. Louis from 1983-2008. He is the uncle of Rush Limbaugh, the late conservative radio commentator.

This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss Nazis celebrating Elon Musk’s salute, Zuckerberg as a kook, dictating your own threat model and a good block/mute ethos.

OAK LAWN - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced the addition of 5,150 publicly funded preschool seats as the result of the fiscal year 2025 Early Childhood Block Grants. The grants mark the second year of Governor JB Pritzker’s Smart Start Illinois plan, which aims to expand access to early childhood education by increasing the number of preschool seats available to working families. A total of 11,000 seats have been added under Governor Pritzker’s leadership. “This is another historic step forward for early childhood education in Illinois, bringing us 5,150 seats closer to our goal of Universal Pre-K,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Every Illinois child deserves our full investment starting in their earliest years. Smart Start Illinois will put our children on the path to growth and opportunity while making our communities stronger, healthier, and more connected.” "When we educate our children,

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Development in the Central West End continues with another solid multi-family proposal in the core of the neighborhood.

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department recognized significant personnel changes during a promotional ceremony held Tuesday evening, following the recent appointment of Chief Brett Boerm as the new Chief of Police. Lieutenant Mark Kuechle has been promoted to the rank of major/assistant chief of police, a position in which he will oversee all operational functions of the department. Sergeant Brad Akers has moved to lieutenant and will be reassigned to the patrol division. At the same time, Police Officer Jay Edwards has been elevated to sergeant and will command one of the department's four patrol squads. In addition to the promotions, the department introduced Jeremy Moore as its newest police officer. Moore is currently attending the police academy at Southwestern Illinois College. "Congratulations Major Kuechle, Lieutenant Akers, and Sergeant Edwards on your well-deserved promotions and welcome aboard Officer Moore," the department stated. The Collinsville

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