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Gov. Kehoe signed HB495 into law, initiating a state takeover of the St. Louis police department, slated to begin in 90 days.

The fatal accident took place late Tuesday night on the westbound I-70 ramp leading to Lambert International Boulevard, police said.

The verdict included $28.1 million in compensatory damages and $20 million in punitive damages to Sarah and Blake Anyan.

Even as it bolstered itself against a takeover, the company's board said it would hear out the billionaire investor's proposal.

Mom's Deli has announced it will be relocating to a new location, with plans to reopen soon.

ALTON - Centerstone’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic offers a holistic approach to mental health and substance use care. Elaina Ward explained that the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are “a really different shift in model” that provides wraparound care for clients and additional support for staff. Instead of solely focusing on a client’s mental health symptoms, clinicians within the CCBHC model coordinate with other providers to address physical and mental health needs. “If someone walks through Centerstone's door, the goal is that whatever your needs are, we’re going to get you linked up with someone to be able to address those needs,” Ward said. “That is the goal of CCBHC: open door, no wrong door, whatever you need, we’re going to try to help you meet those needs, trying to provide that holistic, wraparound safety-net kind of care.” Ward noted that clinicians start with an

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The decision came soon after the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved informed the university that they would not participate.

The move from local to state control takes effect immediately. Kehoe will appoint a transition director. The implementation period, according to the measure, won’t extend beyond July 1, 2026.

The figure who tagged a journalist into a Signal chat about the attack on Yemen also failed to set his Venmo to private, revealing his willingness to engage with reporters of all political stripes.

The Who’s Pete Townshend is turning 80 in May, and while he’s still working on music and other projects, he doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be able to keep…

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“Sold,” a 2006 novel about a teenage Nepali girl sold into sexual slavery, will be removed from library shelves in the Wentzville School District following a vote by the district’s board.

JERSEY – The JCH Foundation Ambulance Association is proud to announce the purchase of 40 LifeVac devices, which are being distributed by the organization to local restaurants in Jersey County. This proactive initiative aims to enhance public safety and ensure that restaurant patrons have immediate access to a life-saving device in the event of a choking emergency. The LifeVac device is a non-invasive, easy-to-use tool designed to clear airway obstructions and save lives in critical choking situations. With the addition of these devices, Jersey County’s local dining establishments will be better equipped to respond to choking incidents, ensuring the safety of their customers and providing peace of mind to both restaurant staff and diners. "The JCH Foundation is deeply committed to improving the health and safety of our community," said Charity Roth, JCH Foundation Director. "By providing LifeVac devices to local restaurants, we are not only enhancing the safety o

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ALTON - St. Mary’s Catholic School will have their second annual O’Baby Resale event to raise money for their classrooms. Community members are invited to purchase a table in Suddes Hall to sell children and baby items, clothing, toys and more. From 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Riverbend community can stop by St. Mary’s to shop the sales and support the school. “It’s amazing how much stuff we have there, everything that you could think of that you would need for your kids,” said Mary Rivera, principal of St. Mary’s. “Everything that we make off of it goes directly back into replenishing our classrooms with the supplies that they need to teach our students.” Sellers can purchase a table in Suddes Hall for $20, and then set up their items on April 2 and 3. The sale starts on Friday, April 4, and is open to the public. The early-bird sale on

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A St. Louis man convicted of using fake checks in a vehicle sale scheme was sentenced Wednesday in Illinois federal court.

Missourians who purchased product from Victoria's Secret online could be paid as part of a class action lawsuit against the lingerie retailer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Equal Pay Day yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) along with the entire Senate Democratic caucus in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap by strengthening the Equal Pay Act of 1963, ending the practice of pay secrecy and strengthening available remedies to help ensure wronged employees can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) led the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act in the House. “Every single day, women across our nation contribute so much to the success of their families, their communities and their country—and yet, women continue to make hundreds of thousands of dollars less over the course of their lifetimes due to pay disparities,” said Senator Duckworth. “When women are hel

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