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A University City man is facing five second-degree murder charges after a deadly crash that killed five people that happened back in 2022. 

Moment Factory’s immersive night walk, Light Cycles, will make its North American debut in St. Louis on Nov. 21. The riveting experience takes visitors on a 45-minute journey through a […]

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History, both recent and distant, tells us not to start stowing the big coats and sweaters or unwrapping your outdoor AC units.

The Missing Persons Unit needs help finding 26-year-old Deja, who left her home around 11 a.m. on December 17.

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and his administration are taking action to support thousands of workers impacted by federal job cuts. The state is hosting two job fairs aimed at providing new employment opportunities for those affected.

New details have emerged from police and the family of the young mother killed in a three-car crash Saturday night in north St. Louis.

SPRINGFIELD - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) filed legislation to expand recognition to Illinois veterans. House Bill 1421 creates the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act and requires employers to provide each employee who is a veteran with a paid day off on Veterans Day. Rep. Schmidt respects the men and women who have served our country and says his bill is one small way we can tell our veterans thank you. “We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they made to protect the freedoms we all enjoy today,” Rep. Schmidt stated. “My bill is pretty straight forward and would award employees, who provide documents verifying they are a veteran, a paid day off work to celebrate Veterans Day, plus this bill creates an income tax credit to employers who provide a paid day off to their veteran employees.” Representative Schmidt filed HB1421 to further acknowledge our veterans’ commitment to serving our country. The State of Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD — The Swansea Police Department, along with community leaders and family members of Brett Korves, gathered at the Illinois State Capitol recently to honor Korves' legacy through a resolution presented by Representatives Jay Hoffman and Katie Stuart. The resolution acknowledges both Korves' life and the work of Brett’s First Responders, an organization established in his memory. Brett Korves, a third-generation firefighter with the Swansea Fire Department, died on April 4, 2019. He was recognized for his contributions to the department, including being named Firefighter of the Year in 2012. He was also known for his accomplishments in dirt track racing and his involvement in community events. Brett’s First Responders provides emotional and financial support to injured and fallen first responders and their families. The organization aims to assist those facing challenges due to injuries or loss within the first responder community. "Thank you to Brett’s

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A truck driver involved in a deadly crash on Interstate 44 a year ago is now in federal custody.

Election returns show Spencer’s support in north St. Louis doubled to as much as one third, while support for the mayor collapsed in progressive neighborhoods around Tower Grove Park.

by Tom Finan, Executive Director and Co-Founder On Wednesday I spent the better part of my working day at AGCMO’s first (my journalism profs wouldn’t let me say “Annual” until there is a second) Diversity and Inclusion Summit. I listened to 18 panelists and took nine pages of notes. Did I learn anything new? Yes […]

With spring training nearing its midpoint, the St. Louis Cardinals haven't fully committed to a starting rotation for the new season just yet. Experience will likely lead the way, though rookie Michael McGreevy is doing his part to push for a big-league starting role.

Homicide Detectives are investigating the deaths of a 21-year-old male and a 9-month-old female that occurred on February 28.

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INXS is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their album Listen Like Thieves with a new deluxe edition, and now they are giving fans a preview of the bonus material that…

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State Sen. Steven Roberts, a St. Louis Democrat, sharply criticized Mayor Tishaura O. Jones on Thursday after Republicans advanced a state takeover of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

The city of Detroit finally revamped the rules for police department use of facial recognition tech last July. We’ll have to wait and see whether adding guardrails will result in fewer false arrests, but what may end up being too little definitely arrived too late for a Detroit woman who was falsely arrested by the […]

Police asked parents of the school to talk to their children, worried there may be more victims.