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The Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold legislation that requires TikTok to be sold or banned across the country.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the St. Louis area native, is scheduled to deliver the invocation at the swearing-in ceremony with the Rev. Franklin Graham of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

As the we wrote in our amicus brief (which it appears the justices did not read – guess they didn’t have time…), if the TikTok ban is blessed, it provides a roadmap for how to avoid the Constitution’s prohibition to “make no law” abridging free expression. All the government needs to do is declare that […]

Over 60 years have passed since Independence woman, Sharon Kinne, was found guilty of murdering her husband in Jackson County, Missouri.

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Deundrea Holloway pleaded guilty to first-degree murder following the sentencing and conviction for the murder of pregnant Liese Dodd.

Removing radioactive waste from the West Lake Landfill will cost nearly $400 million after federal officials discovered the contamination was far more widespread than previously known, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday.  In a press release, EPA officials announced they had significantly expanded the portions of the suburban St. Louis landfill that will require cleanup. Crews will need to dig up another 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil and debris — more than…

DeUndreá S. Holloway Jr., 25, was the on-again, off-again boyfriend of Liese Dodd, whose head was found in a dumpster in June 2022 in Alton.

The Missouri Supreme Court has suspended Jefferson County Assistant Prosecutor Tom Hollingsworth's license indefinitely for a statement that he said to be a joke. 

Last year, Kashmir Hill at the New York Times published a major story confirming that automakers collect all sorts of driver behavior data then sell it to a long list of companies — without making that clear to car owners or getting consent. That includes insurance companies, which are now jacking up insurance rates if they see […]

Officials concede that the city initially failed to grasp the gravity of the record-breaking storm, and took too long to abandon policy of letting side streets melt on their own.

EDWARDSVILLE - Gabby Cook has taken on a key role as point guard for the Edwardsville girls basketball team as the Tigers get ready for the Highland Tournament and the all-important stretch run of the season in February. On Jan. 14, Cook scored six points in a 62-21 win over Belleville West, but the Tigers lost a rematch to Alton on the road 48-35 two nights later. Edwardsville has now won three of its last out to go to 9-7 on the season. Cook has made a big contribution to the Tigers, and has averaged 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game, also adding seven assists and two steals along the way. In her postgame interview after the win over the Maroons, Cook sounded very positive about the direction of the Tigers. Gabby is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of The Month for the Tigers. "I'm pretty happy with everything," Cook said. "I think we're really gelling right now, and only up from here." West has a very young team, but the Tigers were hitting on all cylinders well against

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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $100 million in second-round grants to 18 winners benefiting communities across 15 states.

A man and a woman face felony charges in connection with a child abuse investigation in Florissant.

EAST ST. LOUIS — On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, volunteers from the House of Miles engaged students at Dr. Katie Harper Wright School in East St. Louis by sharing stories about the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event aimed to inspire students to reflect on the principles of equality, justice, and kindness that Dr. King championed. The reading session, which took place during school hours, provided an interactive learning experience for the students, allowing them to connect with historical themes in a meaningful way. "Through their stories, our students were inspired to reflect on the values of equality, justice, and kindness," a representative from the school stated. The initiative highlights the ongoing efforts within East St. Louis School District 189 to enhance educational experiences and foster a deeper understanding of important historical figures and their contributions to society. The school expressed gratitude for the volunteers' service, emphasizing

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