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We’ve noted for years how U.S. regional telecom monopolies have effectively crushed competition in many U.S. markets and utterly defanged our regulators. This one-two punch of muted competition and no oversight routinely results in expensive, slow, spotty broadband access. Frustrated by this, communities all over the U.S. have responded to this market and regulatory failure […]

After years of exponential growth, opioid overdose deaths in Missouri are dropping. While health care workers, community groups and other officials say many factors may contribute to the drop in opioid overdose deaths, they agree that access to overdose-reversing drugs like naloxone, often provided under the brand name Narcan, is saving lives. “I do think […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe’s first budget proposal launched a tug of war between public-school advocates and those hoping to use state funds for private education. Both sides ultimately came away with what they wanted — but neither expects this to be the final showdown. State Treasurer Vivek Malek, who oversees the state’s tax-credit scholarship program, told […]

GLEN CARBON – Plans have been finalized for homecoming, a community-wide event happening on Main Street in Glen Carbon, Illinois. This year’s theme, “Village of Rock N’ Coal,” takes place over two days with carnival rides, great music, food and fun for the entire family. Happening Father’s Day Weekend on Fri., June 13 and Sat., June 14, this event draws a crowd of residents and visitors alike. To assist with parking options, shuttle service will be available both nights between Village Hall and The Wooden Nickel beginning at 5 p.m. and concluding at 10:30 p.m. The festivities kick-off Friday night at 5 p.m. with delicious food and drinks. Your dinner plans will be covered all weekend long at this year’s homecoming with food vendors serving brats, Mexican fare, Mediterranean, BBQ, Cajun and more! Smoothies, funnel cakes and other sweets will also be on site. Beginning at 7 p.m., fan favorite Johnny Holzum and Well Hungarians® will hit the

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Staffers across departments are talking about places they could use to take in the city’s famous red brick from buildings that have to be demolished.

Clayton's Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed ordinance allowing short-term rentals June 16.

Johnel Langerston has run a youth education and basketball after-school and summer program for over 10 years in College Hill. The tornado damage is only the latest obstacle he’s faced.

Additional charges are likely to be filed against the other investigators, the prosecutor said.

A bipartisan group of senators say a $25 million earmark to assist tornado victims may be just a beginning. “It’s just a good start,” said Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb.

U.S. Attorney Sayler Fleming said Tuesday that her resignation was effective at midnight on Friday. She did not provide a reason for her departure.

St. Louis’ interim economic development chief also said officials are considering reviving a controversial program to repair neglected private property.

Burger King saw the overwhelming response and surprised the recent grad with the scholarship. This adds to the thousands donated in an online fundraiser.

“Because of the victim’s courage and the efforts of our team, he will never harm another child again," Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore said.

The side-by-side went off the right side of the roadway and overturned, according to MSHP.

The city of St. Louis is set to demolish nearly 200 tornado-damaged buildings using $13 million from a previously approved program, as part of a broader effort to address the widespread destruction caused by the storm.

Despite rising child labor violations and new Senate demands to investigate the nation’s largest meat processor, the U.S. Department of Labor remains silent on whether it has the staff to conduct future probes amidst a major reduction in its workforce. At a May 22 congressional hearing, newly appointed Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer said 2,700 department […]

U.S. Rep Mike Bost argues that Illinois law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted after Election Day violates the federal law establishing an “Election Day.”