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The baseball team known for their flamboyant and entertaining performances of "banana ball" will be heading to St. Louis this week while on a world tour.

The decades-old federal law protecting the privacy of individual health information is threatened by multiple lawsuits that seek to throw out a rule restricting disclosure of information in criminal investigations, including for those seeking legal abortion and other reproductive health care. In one of the cases, the Texas federal judge who has been at the […]

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the St. Louis County Police Department directly at 636-529-8210.

A St. Louis man appeared in court last Friday to be sentenced for a series of robberies across the city.

Tonia Haddix, the Festus woman at the center of the HBO series “Chimp Crazy,” for her handling of chimpanzees, appeared in federal court Monday.

America’s largest law firms are facing an existential choice that will define not just their legacies, but potentially the future of constitutional democracy: fight against clearly unconstitutional executive orders designed to destroy the ability of anyone to fight back, or surrender to authoritarianism. While that might sound hyperbolic, the evidence shows that it’s absolutely true. […]

New Salem, a tiny central Illinois village where Lincoln spent half-a-dozen years in the 1830s, has fallen into disrepair.

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Dear Alton, As Election Day draws near, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout this campaign for Alton City Clerk. It has been a true pleasure traveling to every ward and neighborhood over these past months, meeting my fellow Altonians on front porches, steps, and sidewalks. These moments have reminded me of the strength of our community and the importance of staying connected as we move forward together. The conversations, the questions, and the encouragement I’ve received have all strengthened my resolve to serve our community with integrity and dedication. I especially want to thank retired City Clerk Mary Boulds for her generous support, mentorship, and endorsement. My commitment to transparency, efficiency, and open communication has been at the heart of my campaign. As your City Clerk, I will work tirelessly to ensure that every resident’s voice is heard and that our city’s operations remain smooth and accessible.

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He was found about 1:30 a.m. Monday on a sidewalk in the 3000 block of North Newstead Avenue. He died at a hospital.

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's May concert lineup features semi-staged productions, hip-hop collaborations, symphonic tributes, and Disney-themed programs, with concerts taking place at the Stifel Theatre and the Contemporary Art Museum.

The man shot to death just before midnight Sunday in St. Louis has been identified as 27-year-old Mikell Rayford.

The village where Abraham Lincoln came of age is deteriorating.

Missouri’s senior GOP senator split with his party last week and voted, unsuccessfully, to keep $5 limit on fees that banks can charge in overdraft fees

ALTON — The Wedge Innovation Center is set to officially open its doors with a VIP ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Located at 620 E Broadway in Alton, the center represents a collaboration between The Wedge and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) aimed at transforming the economic landscape of the greater Alton Metro and St. Louis regions. The partnership, branded as "The Wedge Powered by SIUE," seeks to create a dynamic ecosystem focused on innovation, education, and community development. The Wedge will officially begin operations on April 7, 2025, serving as a 55,000-square-foot social impact hub, research lab, think tank, and workspace designed to drive innovation across Illinois and Missouri, with aspirations to extend its influence throughout the Midwest. The facility will house the Midwest AI Network (MAIN) Labs, the SIUE GeoMarc Office, and the SIUE Center for Predictive Analytics. By bringing together entrepreneurs, researchers,

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HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host “Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer: Touring the Wilderness of North America” at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 in the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site Interpretive Center Theater. Historian and author Brain “Fox” Ellis will portray the Prince of Wied, Maximilian, as he takes you on his journey with Karl Bodmer across North America in the 1830s. Their travels focus on the diverse cultures and natural wonders of the Great Plains and the American West. Ellis is an internationally renowned storyteller, author, and naturalist. He is also a museum consultant who has worked with Chicago’s Field Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield. He is the author of more than 20 books including a series of biographies based on his one-man shows. “We are tremendously excited to again be partnering with the Illinois Humanities Road Scholars program to bring Brian ‘Fox’

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A former teacher and coach at Riverbend Middle School faces new child sex crime charges for having inappropriate contact with a student at a school event.