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Joseph C. Gibson entered into rest on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the age of 98. Loving husgand of 78 years to the late Goldie (nee Wilson) Gibson. Dear father of Linda (the late Jerry) Robinson, Stanley (Wanda) Gibson, Sandy…

86, January 27, 2025. Beloved wife of James W. “Bill” Halstenberg for 63 years. Funeral service at Schrader Funeral Home, Ballwin, Friday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday, Jan. 30, from 4-8 p.m. For more info see Schrader.com.

Kamp, Virginia M. “Ginny” (nee Croak) formerly of De Soto, MO and St. Louis, Jan. 26, 2025 in Bloomington, IL, age 85. Dear wife of the late Donald B. Kamp, mother of James ( the late Carla Weitzal) Kamp, Mary…

Behlmann, Kevin J. — St. Louis, MO

Behlmann, Kevin J., Sunday, January 26, 2025. Baptized into the Hope of Christ’s Resurrection. See www.hutchensfuneralhomes.com for service.

Beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many, went home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2025. Graveside service at Salem Lutheran Cemetery, 5825 Parker Rd., Black Jack, MO 63303, Monday, Feb. 3, at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of…

January 2, 1943 - January 23, 2025

A boost Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe touts as the largest increase in public school funding in two decades will fall about $300 million short of meeting the targets set in state law for public education. He also suggests shifting $50 million into a program that helps pay for students to attend private and religious schools. Kehoe, elected in November, presented his first budget Tuesday. Overall, he is asking lawmakers to use about $2.5 billion of accumulated surplus cash to balance a $53.7 billion…

Overflowing alleys, mounting frustration, and cries for action. Some St. Louis residents say their neighborhoods are being neglected when it comes to trash pickup. They’re fed up and are demanding answers from city officials.

In his first State of the State address, Gov. Mike Kehoe announced he is proposing a $53.7 billion state budget, but it includes not fully funding the state's education system.

"We need the government to do something. Somebody needs to be done about the gun violence that's hurting and killing our kids," said a concerned Connie Johnson.

Ah, Steve King. Not the famed author of horror fiction, of course. I’m talking about the former representative from Iowa who authored all kinds of political horror, instead. This fucking guy was perhaps best known for wanting a fence on our southern border to be of the electrified variety, for keeping a Confederate flag on […]

A key factor driving this warm-up is the Chinook wind, which is common this time of year.

Two local school districts are featured in a national magazine’s education series.

A stretch of Chippewa Street outside Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is undergoing long-awaited safety improvements after years of serious pedestrian crashes, the city of St. Louis announced Tuesday. "We are taking advantage of the frozen custard season being on hiatus and are now at work installing safety improvements along Chippewa by Ted Drewes," the city said in a post to social media platform X. Improvements include "bump-out" curb extensions, barriers, a crosswalk and new lighting. The east parking…

ALTON — The Alton Police Department and Fire Department responded to a shooting incident Tuesday night, Jan. 28, 2025, in the vicinity of State Street and Miller Street. First responders arrived at the scene and located a victim in the area suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was subsequently transported to an area hospital for treatment. In the aftermath of the shooting, officers cordoned off State Street in Alton to conduct an investigation and search for evidence. As of now, the description of the suspect remains unknown. A witness reported seeing a K9 unit deployed in the area as part of the search efforts. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details regarding the incident.

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The family of Dornea Hayes, 15, remembers her as being smart, outgoing, beautiful, and deeply loved by her family.

The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021.