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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Fire Department is responding to a first alarm fire in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood Monday afternoon. Crews are working in the 2700 block of Mills St. According to the fire department, the building is a two-story apartment building with multi-unit rows. The building is vacant, the department added. Heavy flames [...]

A Mehlville man is accused of stealing several catalytic converters in a springtime crime spree.

ALTON - Officer wellness is a top priority at the Alton Police Department. Sacred Spaces of CARE, a local nonprofit that focuses on mental health and substance use, has partnered with the Alton Police Department to promote officer wellness. With wellness initiatives and increased support within the department, the goal is to help officers process trauma and make healthy choices. “We’re people too, and that’s what everybody kind of forgets sometimes,” said APD Lieutenant James Siatos. “We have to be kind of a light switch sometimes. Especially in the city of Alton here, we do have a lot of critical incidents that do happen here. There is violent crime here in Alton. So you’ll respond to a critical incident and then an hour later you could be at home bouncing a 2-year-old on your knee, playing with your kids." Siatos is a peer coordinator within the department, meaning he works closely with Sacred Spaces founder Megan Tyler. Together, they

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Documents filed with the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on Monday stated that issues between the Katz family and Panera have been resolved and dismissed.

COLLINSVILLE — Representative Katie Stuart will visit the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, to review the construction plans and grounds. Stuart played a key role in securing $25 million in funding from the State of Illinois for the project. Stuart was invited to the site by Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich and CAVC Director Joe McGinnis, who will accompany her during the visit. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the expansion, view construction plans and renderings. The new CAVC facility aims to enhance Career and Technical Education in the region, marking a significant investment in local education. Further information regarding the event will be provided to attendees.

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Business group Greater St. Louis Inc. on Monday released a poll of city voters showing they support its plan for spending the government's portion of the Rams settlement money.

PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Sister Agnes Joseph Williams, O.S.F., as the new Major Superior of The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, effective October 6. Joining her in leadership for the next six years are Sister Judith Ann Duvall, O.S.F., Sister Theresa Ann Brazeau, O.S.F., Sister Rose Therese Mann, O.S.F., and Sister Teresa Paul Selamat, O.S.F., who will serve as her council in guiding the Mission and Ministry of OSF HealthCare. Sister Agnes Joseph succeeds Sister Judith Ann, who has faithfully led The Sisters for the past 18 years. Under Sister Judith Ann’s leadership, OSF HealthCare has grown into one of the largest Catholic health systems in Illinois, staying true to its Mission of serving with the greatest care and love. Her unwavering commitment to our faith-driven Ministry has left an indelible mark on the communities we serve. "We are deeply grateful to Sister Judith Ann for her remarkable leadership, devotion, and

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The decision means St. Louis still has only one nonstop flight to Europe. That route is to Frankfurt, Germany, on Lufthansa and runs three days a week.

You know how little kids sometimes play a game where they claim they’ve changed their name, and you can no longer blame them for what they did under their previous name? You know how that never actually works? Well, about that… Elon seems to be trying a corporate version of that trick in Australia, and […]

(The Center Square) – The assault on the Biden administration's tough tailpipe emissions standards continue.

The founder of a pharmaceutical company in Maryland Heights is among 10 other medicinal executives and distributors charged with illegally selling nearly 70 million opioid pills in Houston, Texas.

This is an in-person event where you can network, interview and learn more about potential job offers.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans shortly after Election Day will face a major decision for their chamber as well as the national party when they pick a new leader. Once the dust from the election clears and the balance of power in the Senate is decided, senators will gather behind closed doors to choose who […]

Earthbound Beer debuted in 2014 in a small Cherokee Street space and moved three years later to its current, much larger home.

Mountain biking has emerged as a more inclusive alternative to high-priced, selective club sports.

GODFREY - Village Dispensary will host their first Fall Festival. From 12–5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, community members can enjoy vendors, cultivators, discounts and deals at Village Dispensary in Godfrey. The dispensary will also sponsor a food drive where you can bring one bag of nonperishable food items to get 10% off your purchase. Alli and Allison, two representatives from Village Dispensary, noted that they care about helping the community. “We’re very community-focused,” Alli said. “That’s what we care about, genuinely. It’s easy when you care that much.” Their food drive will start on Oct. 19, 2024, and run through Thanksgiving, with proceeds benefiting several food pantries in the Riverbend region. Once a week, you can bring in one bag of nonperishable food items to get your 10% discount. The Fall Festival also marks the dispensary’s “half-birthday.” They have been open for six months at 11

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