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ST. LOUIS - Arthur Dunlap, a 73-year-old air force vet, was in a state of shock during the May 16 tornado. “I didn't realize the real gravity until I thought about my neighbor's house sitting over here,” Dunlap said. The house next to Dunlap’s collapsed during the storm and is now leaning on his home, [...]

The victim was Gavin Schlarmann, 21. The crash took place Thursday afternoon.

Peanut overcame adversity, as her figure was the consequence of littering, trapping her in a plastic ring.

A St. Louis mother will be serving three years of probation after her three children—who were left unattended—died in an apartment fire.

This is the final piece in a series of posts that explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different piece of the AI puzzle. Together, they advocate for a more balanced, forward-thinking […]

Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, St. Ann police shot and killed 37-year-old Troy Hamilton, sparking calls for transparency in the investigation. 

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County names Jessica Dudley as its new Chief County Assessment Officer. “Jessica brings a strong record of service and professionalism to this position,” Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser said. “Her background as Jarvis Township Assessor and her certification as a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer give her the experience and credibility needed to lead the office.” Dudley oversees the county’s property assessment system, which provides the foundation for funding local schools and government services. She works with township assessors to maintain accurate property values, coordinates with the Board of Review during the appeals process, and administers exemptions for seniors, veterans and homeowners. Before taking on the countywide role, Dudley served as the Jarvis Township Assessor, a position she’s held since 2014. “She’s committed to serving the residents with fairness, transparency

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On Friday afternoon, the St. Charles City Council unanimously voted to approve a one-year moratorium on data center projects.

On an extended segment for the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Congressman Mark Alford discussed Corporation for Public Broadcast defunding, town hall meetings, the One Big Beautiful Bill and redistricting.

WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency could look significantly different by next year’s hurricane season, with state and local governments shouldering more of the responsibility for natural disaster response and recovery. Members of both political parties have long criticized FEMA, but a bipartisan bill moving along in Congress combined with President Donald Trump’s disdain […]

The Highland (Illinois) Fire Department mourns the loss of a firefighter who died Thursday in a motorcycle crash.

Kenneth Lee Simpson is set to stand trial in January for the murder of Hermann police Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith.