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Chaka Khan, Trombone Shorty, Black Pumas, and more thrilled the crowds at Grand Center during the two-day fest.

Five GOP legislators, including U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner, want mail service improvements, including audit of Hazelwood sorting facility.

This is a Red River hog at the Los Angeles Zoo. The zookeepers have hung a 5-gallon water bottle from the fence and the hog plays with it continually. Basically, he just knocks it around with his snout and seems to get endless joy from it. Kinda strange.

REO Speedwagon is getting ready to retire from the road. The band announced on social media they will stop touring in 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences” within the band.In the post, the band…

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St. Louis-area fans of college basketball will have a new way to watch college basketball games – including Arch Madness playoffs – this coming season, without a subscription fee.

A St. Louis-based obstetrician and gynecologist told reporters that doctors have received no clarity since the law took effect in June 2022 on what constitutes a “medical emergency.”

The St. Louis metropolitan area has recorded the highest percentage increase in foreign-born population among the 30 largest U.S. metro areas from 2022-2023, with a 23.2% year-over-year increase, adding over 30,000 foreign-born residents.

CARLINVILLE – A four-legged celebrity will make a special appearance at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Leila, a three-year-old chocolate Labrador retriever who has become a social media star and model for Purina dog treats, will be part of a Meet and Greet for adults and children. She will also perform some tricks for the audience. Her owner, Kaylie Devlin, will also read a new book she’s written, Leila: The Chocolate Chunk , which is just the latest part of Leila’s fast-growing stardom. “Kaylie will also talk about all of the cool things that Leila has done,” said Hannah Miller, the director of the Carlinville Public Library. “We’re so excited here at the library to meet this talented and special dog.” Leila is also a social media star, with 30,000 followers on her Instagram account. She even has an agent in Michigan. Bred in Missouri, Leila found a home as a puppy in early 2022 with Devlin, a registered

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HIGHLAND - Over 50 talented artists will paint the streets of Highland for the 2024 Highland Street Art Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Local artisan vendors, activities for kids, and much more await attendees of all ages. Executive Director Hillarie Holzinger and Assistant Director Taylor Sheeley with the Highland Chamber of Commerce shared more details about the festival on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . “The artists show up about 9 a.m. and they start drawing on the streets,” Holzinger said. “Then we have a lot of activities throughout the day to keep everybody busy, and it’s just a great event.” The day’s main attraction is the Street Art Competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with judging commencing at 4 p.m. and awards being presented at 5:30 p.m. Several artists will put their chalk drawing skills to the test as they compete for the coveted title of “Best in Show,” including a $100 cash

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A couple from St. Louis County, MO won half of a $309,000 Missouri Lottery jackpot after purchasing a winning ticket at On the Run in Oakville, while a second winning ticket was purchased in Branson West, MO.

Pizza chain Dewey’s Pizza has plans to add a new St. Louis-area location.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - This death has been ruled a homicide by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner. On Friday, September 13, 2024, a 15-year-old male suspect was arrested in St. Louis County. The suspect was remanded to the custody of St. Louis County Family Court for Murder in the Second Degree and Armed Criminal Action. The deceased has been identified as Amorion Fuller, 16 years of age, of the 8600 block of Delmar Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri 63132. Initially, the St. Louis County police officers from the South County Precinct responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 300 block of Goetz Avenue. Officers located a teenage male suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. The male was pronounced deceased on the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this incident.

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The shooting happened on the night of Aug. 25 across the street from O'Fallon Park in north St. Louis.

A St. Louis-area barbecue restaurant that announced on Facebook that it is closing one of its locations now says the closure is only temporary.

ALTON - Jamison Belcher is a senior at Alton High School. She is one of the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Students of the Month. She expresses her sincerest gratitude to the Rotary Club for giving her the opportunity to attend this meeting and receive the Student of the Month award. One of the main goals of the Rotary Club is to unite people of all walks of life and to make a change in the world, and as an aspiring black nurse, that is an everyday goal. Jamison's parents, James and Cheryl Belcher, whom she thanks, have instilled unity and equality in her since birth. They have been her biggest supporters throughout all that she does. They push her to follow her dreams, and encourage her to face the challenges of today and those to come. They have also provided her with a work ethic that has kept her from giving up as she pursues her academics, and they have provided a strong belief in God that has guided her into becoming the young woman that she is today. This has allowed her to break

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Jones was joined by Alderwoman Daniela Velazquez and Hispanic leaders in St. Louis to raise the Hispanic Heritage Flag at City Hall.

ALTON - Annabelle Smith is a senior at Alton High School and has the wonderful opportunity to represent her school as one of two Rotary Students of the Month for September. She first off wants to thank the Rotary Club for having this honor available in her community and for giving students like her the ability to achieve such a high honor. She also wants to thank her parents, Scott and Katherine Smith, for always pushing her to be the best version of herself. Without them, she would not be standing here today. Throughout her education, Annabelle has always tried to do her absolute best. She has taken great pride in getting good grades and achieving high honor rolls. She recalls attending LoveJoy Elementary and being so excited to have perfect attendance or be on the honor roll so that she could be called to the gym floor in the morning in front of the whole school to have Mr. Ducey say her name followed by her achievement. This excitement followed her until 7th grade when she received

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A U.S. District Judge sentenced a St. Louis man to prison on Friday after police intervened with a shipment of pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine to his home.