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Matthew McCulloch on Friday was accompanied to court by his father, former St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch.

Airport and city officials have taken the biggest step so far in the proposed $3 billion redevelopment of St. Louis Lambert International Airport by approving a design team with ties to the airport’s origins.

Two lawsuits filed by school principals accuse Superintendent Joseph Davis of retaliation after sexual advances were rebuffed.

The St. Louis area is bracing for a weekend storm that could produce “a range of winter precipitation types.”

It has long been acknowledged by federal courts that firing off a one-finger salute to law enforcement officers is not only not a crime, but protected speech. That means that the appearance of the “bird” cannot alone be the basis for stops or arrests. And it certainly doesn’t justify force deployment, especially that of the […]

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]

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The primaries for each race are set for March 4.

On county prosecutor Melissa Price Smith's first day, she agreed to dismiss the case her predecessor filed against Diann Valenti.

MoDOT, IDOT, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are urging drivers to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary this weekend.

In a 6-1 ruling, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed their constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.”

On her first day in the job, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith dismissed a case her predecessor Wesley Bell filed against the county clerk. Diann Valenti was indicted by a grand jury on Dec. 18 over her alleged role in a nepotism hire made by Councilman Dennis Hancock, a move her attorney has maintained was a "political sideshow." Hancock was accused of hiring his stepdaughter at a rate of $24.88 per hour, with perks that included a $300 monthly vehicle allowance and full…

Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music – that’s what you’ll find at WonderLight’s Christmas at World Wide Technology Raceway. Open nightly from Nov. 15 to Jan. […]

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ALTON - A woman from East Alton faces multiple felony charges after a series of heated arguments led to her damaging her boyfriend’s home and car before attempting to run him over with her own car. Elyse M. Ruyle, 29, of East Alton, was charged with aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony), two counts of criminal damage to property (both Class 4 felonies), and criminal trespass to residence (a Class A misdemeanor). On Dec. 26, 2024, Ruyle allegedly used a Chevrolet motor vehicle as a deadly weapon by attempting to run over her boyfriend, causing injury to the victim and damage to the car and a nearby concrete pillar. She was also charged with damaging one of the victim’s car tires and one of the windows of his residence, with those damages totaling over $500. A petition to deny Ruyle’s pretrial release describes the circumstances leading up to the incident. The victim in this case reported to authorities that his girlfriend “attempted to run him over wit

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HOK will create the main designs for the multi-billion dollar overhaul of St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

GLEN CARBON — Sophomore Sarah Hyten is making waves in the world of high school golf, showcasing her talent at Father McGivney Catholic High School. Recently, she earned All-State honors after finishing fourth in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 1A State Finals for 2024. Additionally, Hyten was named to the first-team all-Gateway Conference girls golf squad. She is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month for the Griffins. Hyten, a member of the class of 2026, has consistently demonstrated her skills on the course, maintaining a strong academic record with a GPA of 4.32 as an honors student. Her golf prowess is reflected in her current Golf Handicap Index (GHIN) of +1.2 and her impressive rankings: 703 nationally, 193 in her class, and 5th in the state, with the same ranking among her peers in the class of 2026. The young athlete has also qualified for the USGA Women's Amateur Four Ball, further highlighting her competitive edge. During the 2024

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ALTON - Alton Police have charged a Belleville man with theft and a Mascoutah woman with debit/credit card crimes in two separate cases. Charles B. Blount, 35, of Belleville, was charged on Dec. 30, 2024 with one count of retail theft over $300, a Class 3 felony. On Nov. 6, 2024, Blount allegedly stole an EGO commercial backpack blower from the Lowe’s on Homer M. Adams Parkway in Alton. The item had a total value of more than $300. In a separate case, Chelsea Nunn, 30, of Mascoutah, was charged with one count of unlawful use of a credit or debit card, a Class 4 felony. A description of the charge states that from Dec. 19, 2023 to Jan. 4, 2024, Nunn allegedly used someone’s credit or debit card to obtain over $300 from Busey Bank. The Alton Police Department presented both cases against Blount and Nunn. Both were granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced in New York on 34 felony convictions on Jan. 10, just days ahead of his presidential inauguration, according to an order issued Friday by New York Justice Juan Merchan. Merchan wrote he won’t seek incarceration for Trump but rather an “unconditional discharge” that would leave Trump […]

WASHINGTON — Republicans took control of the U.S. Senate Friday under the new leadership of South Dakota’s John Thune, who promised to keep intact the body’s legislative filibuster — the 60-vote threshold for major legislation that some Democrats had targeted for elimination. Thune follows in the footsteps of the longest-serving Senate GOP leader, Mitch McConnell […]

Authorities are investigating a woman's death Friday afternoon in St. Louis' College Hill neighborhood.