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Around midnight, at least five protesters tried to knock down part of the fence surrounding the police station, leading to the arrests.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office has stopped the release of Howard Roberts from a state prison in Licking, Missouri.

A Ferguson police officer is fighting for his life at a St. Louis hospital with a head injury suffered during a violent confrontation with protesters Friday night outside the Ferguson Police Department.

When you couple modern farmhouse decor with the “blank canvas” of a newly constructed residence, the result is what Lori Benson and her husband, Joe, have created over the past two years.

Police are investigating it as a suspicious death.

Liu was one of only 36 students worldwide to earn a gold medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Saudi Arabia last month.

In the year since the courses started being offered, roughly 100 students have successfully obtained a certificate, which is made possible through MCC’s Workforce and Economic Development Division and Green Flower, a marijuana education provider.

The nonprofit held a two-day youth empowerment summit to honor its work within the last 10 years.

John Kennamann and his son Caleb Higgens are restoring a rare Lustron house to its original 1950s condition, complete with period-accurate fixtures and a focus on creating an immersive experience for guests.

An EMT worker was put on leave Friday after screen shots circulated of a Facebook post he made about the anniversary of Michael Brown's death.

Where to find the classic summertime frozen treat across the metro area

Area health care providers are exploring generative AI, predictive modeling, and more.

EDWARDSVILLE — High notes and high drama will mark the high summer as Opera Edwardsville presents its annual outdoor spectacle at Edwardsville’s City Park on Aug. 23. This is the first time the event will take place in late summer. The free concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Guest artists for the evening include sopranos Vanessa Becerra and Alexandra Lobianco, contralto Lauren Decker, countertenor Ley’mon Murrah, tenors Martin Luther Clark and Eric Ferring, baritone Evan Bravos, and pianist Joseph Welch. Founder and artistic director Chase Hopkins will serve as the emcee. A special student spotlight performance will feature Lucy Schapman, a senior at Edwardsville High School and the star of Opera Edwardsville’s recent opera for children, "Little Red Riding Hood." The all-English musical program will showcase highlights from the mid-20th century, a period when innovative and creative composers in the U.S. began blending opera and musical theater. The program

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GODFREY – Patrick Loftus, a Project READ volunteer tutor at Lewis and Clark Community College, has earned a 2024 Spotlight on Service award from Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias. Loftus was among 10 volunteer tutors statewide who received the award during a ceremony this past spring at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield. “It’s always a great honor to be chosen to receive an award,” Loftus said. “It was quite an honor to be considered and I wasn’t quite aware how many other people were nominated. To have been nominated and then chosen was quite an honor.” Giannoulias expressed his appreciation to the volunteers. “I’m honored to recognize the volunteer tutors who saw a need in their community and decided to make a difference,” he said. “I’m grateful to you for your selfless sacrifice.” Loftus, a life-long reader, learned about Project READ through another

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