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Cejay Young, 31, of Ballwin, MO, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly kidnapping, assaulting, and robbing a Wildwood resident over the course of a week.

The 25th anniversary of David Bowie’s album 'hours…' is being celebrated with two special digital EPs, featuring four previously unreleased tracks.The first, Live From Manhattan Center ’99, is out now.…

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The indictment accuses Vic Alston, Sid Chakraverty and their accountant of falsifying records related to the city’s minority contracting requirements.

EDWARDSVILLE – Voters in Madison County will soon cast their ballots using a new secure paper-based voting system. Madison County selected to update their system with new Election Systems & Software (ES&S) after a comprehensive review of alternate available systems. It was determined that the ES&S system provides a fully auditable voting solution that is accurate, secure and accessible to all voters. Just as importantly, both models of equipment purchased are easy for both election judges and election officials to navigate and manage. The new scanners enhance security and improve the efficiency of the results reporting process. The new technology uses voter-verifiable paper ballots, allowing for fully auditable election results. The ExpressVote universal voting system replaces the past Automark and uses touch-screen technology to produce a paper ballot, allowing voters to review their selections and verify that their vote was recorded accurately before submitting for

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MSHSSA referee Jeremi Barnes went viral last week after he jokingly posted a TikTok video of him breaking up an in-game scuffle.

Mark Perry and Jonathon Jones were sentenced to 35 and 22.5 years respectively for the 2021 fatal shooting of Brandon Scott in downtown St. Louis.

The crash near Zumbehl Road created a fire that spread to a school bus.

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Police Department Support Services Supervisor Andrea Lindauer has been honored with the Illinois Public Safety Telecommunications Association (IPSTA) Frontline Supervisor of the Year award. The announcement recognizes Lindauer for her exceptional contributions to public safety communications in her role with the Collinsville Police Department. The IPSTA award is presented to a supervisor who demonstrates high professional and moral conduct, integrity, and respect among co-workers and supervisors. The award also highlights outstanding performance, foresight, skill, and the ability to provide valuable communication services while managing public safety communications. Lindauer's recognition underscores her importance to both the department and the city. Her colleagues describe her as "a tremendous asset, acknowledging her dedication to the department, the city, and its residents." The award serves as a testament to Lindauer's commitment to excellence in

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GRANITE CITY – Alfresco Productions proudly presents Legally Blonde the Musical , coming to the stage this November for two weekends only! Audiences will be dazzled by this energetic, hilarious, and heartwarming production of the hit musical based on the beloved movie. Directed by Eric Sykes, the show promises to be a spectacular evening of theater, full of vibrant choreography, catchy songs, an empowering message, and of course, lots of PINK! Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a determined young woman who, after being dumped by her boyfriend, enrolls in Harvard Law School to win him back but discovers her own strength along the way. The show’s mix of humor, heart, strong female lead and a dynamic ensemble will leave audiences inspired and entertained. Eric Sykes, the director, shares his excitement: "This show is pure joy from start to finish! I’m thrilled to work with such a talented cast and to bring Elle’s story to life. We can’t wai

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The Eagles kick off their Las Vegas residency at the Sphere on Friday, and to enhance the experience for fans they’ve announced a new pop-up store, Eagles Third Encore, at…

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MAGA world’s false belief that Joe Biden is “censoring conservatives” on social media may actually kill the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). As we mentioned earlier this week, while KOSA has already passed the Senate and advanced in a different form out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, there were still big concerns among […]

A St. Louis man who fatally shot a rehabber in the city's Carondelet neighborhood was acquitted last week of manslaughter and armed criminal action.

The foundation said it plans to redevelop the downtown property in order to "ensure the area is active and vibrant, building on current momentum."

The owner of the Railway Exchange Building in downtown St. Louis hasn’t responded to the city’s offer letter to acquire the property, with an eminent domain petition likely to be filed next week, said St. Louis Development Corp. President and CEO Neal Richardson.

On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum talks with St. Louis County election directors Eric Fey and Rick Stream about GOP secretary of state nominee Denny Hoskins' push to hand count ballots. Rosenbaum also talked with voters in Illinois and Missouri who are getting involved in this year's presidential election — even though the results in each state are not in doubt. Rosenbaum also caught up with Wake Up to Politics' Gabe Fleischer, who has been writing about politics since he was a 9-year-old St. Louis County resident.

O'FALLON, Ill. – Hinchcliffe Elementary School saw a robust turnout for its inaugural garden club meeting recently, with 78 children participating in the event. The gathering, part of the O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90, provided students with the opportunity to engage with nature in an outdoor classroom setting. The young participants spent the evening learning about various aspects of gardening, discussing different plant species, and interacting with the natural environment. The hands-on experience aimed to foster a deeper appreciation for nature among the students. The garden club is designed to provide students with practical knowledge about gardening, while also promoting teamwork and outdoor activity. The initiative is part of the school district’s broader efforts to incorporate more experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum. Parents and teachers alike expressed their satisfaction with the turnout and the level of engagement from

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The Railway Exchange Building in downtown St. Louis has sat vacant for a decade. Here's how the historic building got here and what may come next.

A St. Louis-based, national nonprofit that that promotes healthy aging through education, wellness programs and volunteer engagement, has added a location that will be its new headquarters.