Members of Congress are among those calling for greater transparency from the federal government as a spate of reported drone sightings concentrated in New Jersey and New York has raised questions beyond the Northeast. Reported sightings of drones, officially known as unmanned aerial systems, or UAS, have spiked since Nov. 18, when authorities received several […]
Color Art Construction says in court documents Hoffmann personally guaranteed he would make four payments totaling $131,458.33 for work at Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate's building on Maryland Avenue in Clayton.
Garrett Jordan, 26, was wearing a blue sweatshirt as he walked into a St. Louis courtroom, handcuffed to multiple other detainees as part of a packed Monday initial appearance docket.
ST. LOUIS - Combating reckless and dangerous driving in the city of St. Louis is the focus of a board of aldermen bill being considered Tuesday. Board Bill 80 is trying to put a stop to dangerous driving in the city. Alderwoman Cara Spencer is sponsoring the five-page bill, which is set to be heard [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Kirkwood School District announced Dr. Kenneth Roumpos as its next superintendent. Dr. Roumpos currently serves as superintendent of Francis Howell School District in St. Charles County. At a regularly scheduled board meeting Monday night, the Kirkwood Board of Education made the unanimous selection official. They said this concludes a [...]
ALTON — The Max Sports Fitness & Wellness will officially close its doors on December 30, 2024, marking the end of an era for the Alton community. The closure paves the way for a new chapter under the ownership of the Christian Karate Association (CKA), a global non-profit organization focused on character development and community engagement through martial arts. The transition was announced on December 17, 2024, and comes after many years of service to the local community. The CKA plans to transform the facility into its new headquarters, aiming to create a vibrant hub for learning, leadership, and community connection. With operations across the United States, Europe, and Africa, CKA integrates physical fitness with personal growth and character development, all rooted in Christian values. In light of the closure, The Max Sports has committed to supporting its members throughout the transition. Refunds for any prepaid memberships and services will be issued no later than February
Kerwin Harris’ heart beat for the last time as he lay on the ground of a residential St. Louis street. Harris was chased, pinned face-down and held in a carotid-artery chokehold by then-St. Louis police officer Steven Pinkerton, who thought he matched the description of a robber-at-large. Another officer used a Taser to shock him […]
St. Louis native and jazz vocalist Denise Thimes has a knack for putting a new stamp on old songs by connecting with them personally. St. Louis Public Radio’s Jeremy Goodwin asked Thimes to break down her approach to holiday classics.
ST. LOUIS - Police are searching for a killer Tuesday morning after a man was left dead following a shooting in north St. Louis City. According to officials, officers responded to the shooting on the 60 block of Angelica Street a little after 7:30 p.m. Monday evening near the North Riverfront neighborhood of north St. [...]
Everywhere I go, from trivia at Your Pie Pizza to our church’s Sunday School lesson to our family conversation, people are talking about the same thing, the shooting of an insurance company CEO. Is it the right thing to talk about? And is there a good way to handle conversations about such a topic? First […]
ST. LOUIS - A chilly, but sunny start Tuesday with clouds building back in the afternoon ahead of our next system. Highs will be in the low 50s Tuesday. After 7pm, spotty rain showers will be possible. Those may continue through 3 a.m. The heavier rain with this storm looks like it stays just south [...]