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Simone Biles will take the podium again—under different circumstances—at Washington University as the school’s commencement speaker for the 2025 class. 

Road construction projects are beginning in the city and expected to last until August. Rush hour drivers in Midtown St. Louis are in for slowdowns. Here’s what you need to know before you go.

It appears that Mariah Carey got a very late Christmas present this year. Several years ago, Carey was sued by Andy Stone over Carey’s hit holiday song, All I Want For Christmas Is You. The whole lawsuit was a complete mess. The fact it was filed in a Louisana court made no sense. The suit […]

A revamped constitutional amendment moving forward in the Missouri House would ban nearly all abortions in Missouri. But most voters likely wouldn’t know that just by reading the drafted ballot language.  The Republican-backed amendment, if passed out of the legislature and approved by voters, would outlaw abortion with limited exceptions for medical emergencies and survivors […]

The renowned gymnast received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022. She'll soon address the Class of 2025 at WashU.

Three people were shot and killed; all these shootings took place within hours of each other.

The Arnold Rec Center hosted a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to help those in need after severe storms swept across the state.

A 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Moline is missing, and police ask the community for help. Audriana Marie Brown (also goes by Audri and Audie) is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 100 pounds, has brown eyes and long dark brown hair with some streaks of blonde. She changes hair color frequently, according [...]

GODFREY - Beth Johnes believes she is the right choice for Godfrey. Johnes is part of a three-way race for Godfrey’s mayoral seat. She said she is focused on total transparency, and listening to the residents of Godfrey is her top priority. “The residents need to have their concerns met first, and I’m that person. I’ll do that. I’ll listen to them,” she said. “It’s kind of cheesy to say my door is always open, but it will be open, and I’m going to operate in total transparency. They’re going to know everything.” Johnes’s 35-year career in accounting and business management culminated in her own union contracting company. She said she learned how to “manage a business, balance a budget, and meet the needs of my customers” through her work. She believes there are a few major issues in Godfrey, and she wants residents to have a choice at the polls. She relayed the story of one Godfrey resident

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Clothing manufacturer Evolution St. Louis has sued a potential investor, claiming it never received pledged funds, which caused the business to shut down.

Trump supporters in St. Charles County have contended that interference in the election caused his 2020 margin of victory here to be smaller than it should have been.

GODFREY — Craig Lombardi, a current Trustee and candidate for Mayor of Godfrey, discussed his vision for the village during an interview with CJ Nasello of Our Daily Show ! Lombardi emphasized the need for a comprehensive plan to attract younger families and enhance community resources. In the interview, Lombardi outlined his belief that Godfrey must adapt to appeal to younger residents, and said, “I think Godfrey needs to move in a direction to get younger families. We don't really have a plan right now.” He expressed that while the village’s parks are satisfactory, they require improvement to better serve families. Lombardi, who has a background in media with experience at 97.1 and KMOX, noted that his lifelong involvement in politics has afforded him valuable connections. “I have been around politics my whole life. I am around it all the time and have more connections than most,” he said, indicating he would leverage these relationships if

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GODFREY — Mike McCormick, the incumbent candidate for Mayor of Godfrey, discussed his vision recently for the village during an appearance on CJ Nasello's " Our Daily Show ." McCormick emphasized the importance of community engagement and financial management as he campaigns for the upcoming election. McCormick expressed pride in the performance of the Public Works Department, particularly during winter weather events. "Not once have any of them called off," he said, highlighting the commitment of his team during significant snowfalls this past winter. He acknowledged Jim Lewis, who oversees the department, and said: "'Air on side of safety' was always our motto." Looking ahead, McCormick shared his thoughts on economic development in Godfrey. "We need more rooftops with our population," he said, adding that there has been notable development along Godfrey Road and Delmar. Regarding future projects, McCormick mentioned ongoing efforts to acquire land and navigate obstacles

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Two identical bills to give state backing for a new sports and convention center in Clay County are not an attempt to poach the Kansas City Chiefs or Royals from Jackson County, legislators were told Monday during a Senate committee hearing. Instead, the bill sponsors said, the intent is to provide another location for new […]

According to the World Atlas, some of these Missouri towns may prove the first settlers could have had a "slightly mischievous sense of humor."