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Derrick Johnson, 48, of St. Louis, was fatally shot in the 3800 block of Garfield Avenue on Oct. 20.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Three men are dead and others were left injured Monday after an early morning house fire in Belleville. Officials initially got the call for the fire around 5:20 a.m. at a home on South 13th Street near West Main. When crews arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames. [...]

ALTON — Two traffic incidents in Alton on October 26, 2024, resulted in injuries to male subjects, prompting ongoing investigations by local authorities. At approximately 9:26 a.m., a male was changing a tire on the side of Homer Adams Parkway when he was struck by a vehicle. Emergency responders transported him by ambulance to a hospital in the St. Louis area. Officials reported that his injuries were non-life-threatening. Later that evening, at 11:18 p.m., another male was struck while walking across College Avenue at the intersection with Johnson Street. In this incident, the passenger vehicle involved left the scene and has not yet been located. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, treated for minor injuries, and subsequently released. The Alton Police Department is actively investigating both incidents. They encourage anyone with information to reach out at 618-463-3505.

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After countless years pondering the idea, the FCC in 2022 announced that it would start politely asking the nation’s lumbering telecom monopolies to affix a sort of “nutrition label” on to broadband connections. The labels will clearly disclose the speed and latency (ping) of your connection, any hidden fees users will encounter, and whether the connection comes […]

Missouri plans to spend millions from state marijuana taxes on a laboratory to help regulators keep tabs on the safety and potency of more than $1 billion of joints, edibles and other cannabis products sold annually across the state. Health experts and consumer groups applauded the added regulatory check, outlined in an Oct. 11 report about Missouri’s cannabis industry. A dozen other states already have quality assurance laboratories known as reference labs. “We don’t want to just look at…

Tax rates range from a low of 6.75% in states such as Iowa to 51% in states such as New York. Amendment 2 proposes a 10% tax rate.

This past summer, Missouri froze spending for developmental disabilities programs. That's left people who need help stuck in wait-list limbo.

UMB Bank has more than doubled its outstanding commercial loans between 2022 and 2023, helping push the bank to be St. Louis' largest commercial lender.

Physician David Mehr addressed a dozen voters gathered Saturday morning at the Columbia headquarters of Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, the coalition behind a proposed amendment would enshrine the right to abortion in Missouri’s constitution. Meanwhile, physicians greeted volunteers in St. Louis County, and still more gathered in Kansas City, as part of the coalition’s final […]

BELLEVILLE - St. Clair County voters will see plenty of competition between local candidates on their ballots as Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024 draws closer. For the position of County Board Chairman, incumbent Democrat Mark Kern will face Republican challenger Ryan Musick. Kern has held the position since he was elected in 2004. The Circuit Clerk race will see incumbent Kinnis Williams, Sr. (Democrat) face off against challenger Cindi McDonald (Republican). Williams was officially sworn in as Circuit Clerk in December of 2022. For County Coroner, voters will choose between incumbent Democrat Calvin Dye, Sr. or his challenger, Republican Dean Darnall. Dye has held the position since being elected in 2016. Two candidates are competing to be County Recorder of Deeds. Democrat Michael P. Crockett, Jr. will seek re-election against Republican challenger Jason Madlock. Four total candidates are running for three seats on the St. Clair County Board of Review. Democrats Irma G. Golliday

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - There were reports of burglaries at several Metro East Circle K gas stations early Monday morning. The first happened a little after 1 a.m. at a Circle K gas station on the 1200 block of Thouvenot Lane in Shiloh. FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner was at the scene while police [...]

A fatal multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 in St. Clair County, Ill. has left one person dead and the highway closed for several hours.

The hit tour filled Enterprise Center for two nights of high-energy performances from the celebrated entertainer.

ST. LOUIS -- On Halloween night, while trick-or-treaters roam the streets, Senate candidates Lucas Kunce and Josh Hawley will face off in a high-stakes debate that could shape Missouri's future in Washington. The upcoming debate between Democrat Lucas Kunce and incumbent Republican Josh Hawley will air on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. The [...]

Missouri plans to spend millions from state marijuana taxes on a laboratory to help regulators keep tabs on the safety and potency of more than $1 billion of joints, edibles and other cannabis products sold annually across the state. Health experts and consumer groups applauded the added regulatory check, outlined in an Oct. 11 report […]

WASHINGTON — As an exceedingly bitter, tight and dark campaign for the presidency moves into its last moments, apprehensive election officials and experts warn Election Day is only the first step. The closing of the polls and end of mail-in voting kick off a nearly three-month process before the next president of the United States […]

Hundreds of Eaton Corporation workers in Illinois are on strike over fair wage offers, with the union rejecting the company's offer of an immediate 3% raise and additional raises in January and October.

St. Louis has a reputation as a beer town, but in the past few months, a handful of local breweries have filed for bankruptcy, indicated they’re closing, or both. Craft breweries across the country are facing headwinds. St. Louis Public Radio’s Eric Schmid explores how that's playing out locally.