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W. Raymond Barrett, 91, who founded Biomedical Systems Corp. and the old Landshire packaged food company, died Monday at his home in Des Peres.

The Freedom Caucus, Missouri GOP politicians who feel their party is too moderate, did very well in the primary elections earlier this month. But there's reason to believe it could become kinder and gentler.

ALTON — The Illinois State Police have identified Vernon Randle Jr., 27, of Alton, as the suspect who died in a shootout near Liberty and 6th Street in Alton on Thursday. The altercation also resulted in the death of Odin, a beloved K-9 of the Alton Police Department, and injuries to Officer Allen Averbeck. The incident unfolded on Thursday, leading to a gunfight that left Randle dead and Officer Averbeck injured. Odin, the K-9, was shot during the exchange and later succumbed to his injuries at Hawthorne Animal Hospital in Glen Carbon. Officer Averbeck, who was wearing a protective vest, has since been released from a local hospital and is expected to continue his recovery at home. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford took to the Alton Police Department's Facebook page on Friday to express his condolences and gratitude for the community support. "While we mourn his loss, I also want to highlight that K-9 Odin performed courageously and sacrificed his life to save the lives of his

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The event in Pagedale includes a 50/50 raffle and silent auction with all proceeds going toward Officer Travis Brown and his family.

In Dec. 2023, Gov. Parson pledged $4.3 million to fund improvements in maternal health. We wanted to know where the money's gone.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — "I think 'HOT TO GO!' is this generation's YMCA," Jordan Ryan says as she stands outside the World's Largest Fork in Springfield's Chesterfield Village. The fork is just one of the local landmarks featured in Chappell Roan's 'HOT TO GO!' music video, which has amassed over 15 million views on YouTube. The [...]

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that pavement repairs on southbound Interstate 255 between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 in St. Clair County will require lane closures over several weekends. Throughout construction, at least one lane will remain open at all times. The lane closures started at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, and the two left lanes of southbound I-255 between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 will be closed. One of the southbound lanes will reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26. This advance work is part of a $65.4 million project, made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, to resurface I-255 throughout St. Clair County. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone

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The emotions are still raw for Centreville Lt. Gregory Jonas' widow, Viola Jonas. 

Earlier this year, we discussed a trademark infringement suit in India between two eBike companies. One was Yulu, which operates the kind of eBike rental stations you can find in all kinds of cities throughout the world. The other was Kinetic Green, which sells a line of eBikes that it branded the “Zulu” bike. As […]

In May, mascots for the Cardinals, Blues, and Royals delivered signatures supporting the legalization of sports wagering to state officials in Jefferson City. After years of debate, it appeared the issue would finally be decided by voters.

The first full week of school is complete for many area students and the weather was fantastic. The nice weather is having a bigger impact on our students than many may realize.

The East St. Louis Monitor decided to close up shop due to the 'current business climate.'

A bold and unsettling burglary has rocked a St. Charles County neighborhood, leaving one homeowner heartbroken and police on the hunt for answers.

A radio call about shots fired 43 years ago still haunts a veteran officer who answered the call. That rookie officer responded to a fellow cop—who he’d just spoken to—dead in the street.