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A bill requiring public schools screen all students to determine if they qualify for gifted education by the time they reach the third grade passed the Missouri House on a 142-8 vote Monday. It bolsters a state law requiring schools to provide gifted classes when at least 3% of its students are identified as gifted. […]

Hamilton said a company discussed a center that would involve 250 to 300 acres of land and a 1.2-million-square-foot building for a 500-megawatt facility. There is no proposal yet.

MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police said a truck-tractor semi-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2026, on Interstate 255 near the Seminary Road exit in Alton, blocking all northbound lanes and forcing traffic to divert. The crash was reported about 1:35 p.m. Feb. 9, near milepost 16 in Madison County, according to Trooper Ryan Wagand of Illinois State Police Troop 8. Wagand said there were no reports of injuries in the accident. Wagand also explained after the accident that “all

$200,000 to walk away. That’s what Ballwin’s former police chief, Douglas Schaeffler, was paid out in a settlement finalized at the end of 2025. The settlement includes a deal that allows Schaeffler to obtain his full benefits through his government retirement system

One man remains in critical condition at a St. Louis-area hospital after being shot over the weekend in an Alton apartment complex. The suspected shooter is facing charges.

Marshaun Futrell Sr. was sentenced to probation after family and loved ones surrounded him, maintaining that he didn't deserve to be convicted of a crime.

ALTON - Marquan Knight of Alton, 22, faces multiple charges after authorities alleged he shot a man during an incident Feb. 7, 2026, at a residence in Alton in the 1300 block of Lawn Street in the Alton Acres Housing Project. Knight is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm (a Class X felony), home invasion (Class X felony), aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony), and felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony) charges, according to charging documents signed by Madiso

St. Louis -- Margie Ellisor sat down with Shannon Stelling, Executive Director of the HBR Charitable and Education Foundation, and Andrew Dreyer, Entertainment Manager for Cardinal Nation, to talk about the Hot Country Night Concerts at Cardinal Nation supporting the Wish Home Raffle. Tickets are available from January 30 through March 19. When you purchase [...]

Devo has added some new dates to their 2026 tour.The "Whip it" rockers have extended their Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour until June, with the latest additions beginning June 2 in Indianapolis and wrapping June…

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Hawley said special inspector is needed to look into allegations that as much as $9 billion may have been improperly spent on child-assistance programs

Kristin Sobolik will leave her post on July 1 after serving five years in the role, university officials said in a Monday news release.

Surrounded by family, friends, and familiar faces, Lela McSpadden marked a milestone few ever reach: her 101st birthday.

RIVERBEND - Super Bowl LX is in the books, and the Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious over the New England Patriots. But what does this mean for local fans of the sport and watchers of the game? Locally, people rooted for both teams. The Riverbend celebrated and mourned in equal measure when the Seahawks won. Who were you rooting for? The food is part of the game’s fun. Chicken wings, nachos, dips and more dominated the table. What are your go-to Super Bowl snacks? Bad Bunn

The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a rideshare driver who was fatally shot in Ferguson last month.

When most people think of earthquakes, they think of California fault lines. But the most active earthquake zone east of the Rocky Mountains runs straight through the middle of the country — including parts of Missouri.

If you watched NBC’s prime time broadcast of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, you saw Vice President JD Vance in the stands at San Siro Stadium in Milan with his wife, Usha. The commentary team said “JD Vance” and moved on. Pleasant enough. But if you were watching literally any other country’s broadcast—or […]

Two-term Metro East congresswoman picks up support from League of Conservation Voters, and environmental group, and Equality PAC, which backs LGBTQ issues.

The 71-year-old died in January.