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Welcome to November 5th, a date that has witnessed some of the most significant events across various categories globally. Moving back in time, on November 5, 1605, the infamous Gunpowder Plot was uncovered in England. This event was a failed attempt by a group of Catholic conspirators, including Guy Fawkes, to assassinate King James I and blow up the House of Lords. The plot aimed to end Protestant rule and restore Catholic governance. Although the conspirators were captured, the legacy of this event has endured, leading to annual celebrations in the UK on November 5 known as Guy Fawkes Night, where fireworks light up the sky in remembrance of the foiled plot. Fast forward to 1872, when Susan B. Anthony was arrested for casting a vote in the presidential election in the United States. As a prominent suffragist, Anthony's actions were a significant moment in the fight for women's rights. She believed that women should have the right to vote and took a stand against the legal restriction

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Sam Page championed giving the county council its own attorney when he was battling Steve Stenger. Now he says the issue was resolved as he faces a hostile council.

The shop, at 2027 Edwards Street, was started by Stefano Gambaro, who emigrated from Genoa, Italy, to Missouri in the early 1900s.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

If the 2020 presidential election is an indicator, determining who the next president will be may not be clear on election night. Local election officials as well as Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft said that voters should be assured that elections in Missouri are secure even if vote counting takes time. “I trust our elections,” […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a giant U.S. telecom monopoly has been ripping off a federal program designed to help the country’s low income residents. AT&T last week quietly struck a $2.3 million consent decree with the FCC for falsely inflating the number of people it was helping under a COVID-era program designed […]

The international professional services firm has notified hundreds of employees in its U.S. auditing business that they are being laid off, according to the report.

ST. LOUIS - Election Day is here, and voters won't let the rain stop them from deciding on a multitude of measures that will be presented on the ballot. Election officials predict heavy turnout for what they’re calling a record-length ballot. Polls open at 6 a.m. on November 5th and will remain open until 7 [...]

Update: The Brookdale Farms polling location in Eureka has reopened and is accessible from any direction. ST. LOUIS -- Heavy rain is causing flash flooding in the area. Many roads are shut down, and some schools are canceling classes because of high water in the streets. A polling place located in Eureka also closed Tuesday [...]

The building of the former Mike Talayna’s Jukebox in south St. Louis is under new ownership with plans for a cannabis dispensary at the site.

Early voting in Missouri saw long lines at polling places; there are more locations open in St. Louis and St. Louis County on Election Day.

“These are two co-equals. She didn’t report to anybody,” said Assistant Attorney General Chuck Adamson, adding that suing Plocher individually is “an attack on our constitutional system of government.”

Schmitt’s nationwide appearances for other candidates has raised the GOP senator’s profile, putting his name on list of possible U.S. Attorney General nominees if Trump wins.

Strong early voting numbers were an indication of high voter interest in a state expected to go strong for former President Donald Trump in the presidential race, candidates said.