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On April 28, 1945, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was executed by anti-fascist partisans near Lake Como, just days before the end of World War II in Europe. At the time, his death marked the collapse of fascist rule in Italy and signaled how quickly wartime power could unravel when military defeat and public support both disappeared. It still matters because it helped shape Italy’s postwar transition away from dictatorship, influenced how Europe dealt with former authoritarian leaders,

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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Does perception of crime in downtown St. Louis match reality? We look at the facts. This is a free story; no paywall ($).

Jada Bell, 20, is facing charges of first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and armed criminal action after allegedly shooting and killing a 32-year-old woman at a Steak 'n Shake drive-thru window in Spanish Lake, and will appear in court Tuesday for a bond reduction hearing.

"We continue to make tangible progress in our margin recovery efforts," said Chief Executive Officer Sarah London.

Republican lawmakers and candidates across the country have escalated their anti-Islam rhetoric in recent months, a strategy aimed at energizing voters by claiming without evidence that Muslim culture and religious tenets threaten American political values. Political observers say Republicans are seizing on anti-Islamic sentiment to gin up enthusiasm among their voters as they head into […]

"This is not going to be a mega system," Ferguson Mayor Adrian Shropshire said at the city council meeting Monday night.

St. Charles County leaders are considering adding drones to the county's first responders program to enhance emergency response, with the goal of giving first responders a better idea of what they're walking into, while also raising concerns about privacy, surveillance and potential long-term costs.

Sauget's Gateway Grizzlies start their season on the road with their home opener scheduled for Tuesday, May 12th.

Late last month we noted how the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr announced a new “ban” on all routers made overseas (which means pretty much all of them). At the time, we also noted how this was less of a ban and more of a shakedown, with router manufacturers required to beg the Trump FCC for conditional […]

ST. LOUIS - Severe weather swept through the St. Louis region Monday, leaving behind damage and power outages that continues to impact residents Tuesday. FOX 2 reporters and viewers have shared photos of extensive widespread damage Monday, which include snapshots of fallen trees, damage to structures and more. To stay up to date on the [...]

Begin Again: Wak'a Garden is the second installment in Laumeier’s Begin Again series, honoring the Park’s 50-year history of collaborating with artists and supporting new commissions and exhibitions. The organic, amphitheater-shaped sculpture, built […]

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Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]

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Severe weather swept across the St. Louis region Monday, causing significant damage, power outages, and downed trees, with no injuries reported.

ST. LOUIS – Severe weather swept through the St. Louis region Monday, causing damage and power outages. Many school districts are working to recover from the storms' aftermath, with some cancelling classes or implementing alternative methods of instruction (AMI) day.

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