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SLDC doubled its consultant’s contract to $344,000. Three months later, it was blaming it for problems with the north St. Louis grant program.

While some have turned the effort to encourage diversity into a political issue others may be unaware of how such initiatives benefit people, institutions and society.

The Railway Exchange, erected around 1914, takes up an entire city block in the heart of downtown’s business district. The suit aims to take possession of the building through eminent domain.

The Biden administration was hit with the latest blow to its student debt relief efforts on Thursday after a federal judge in Missouri temporarily blocked the administration from putting in place a plan that would provide student debt relief to millions of borrowers. The ruling further hinders the administration’s efforts to promote its work on […]

Billy Idol has been eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame since 2007, but so far hasn’t even been nominated for induction. Well, rocker Ozzy Osbourne doesn’t think…

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Missouri voters will decide Nov. 5 if retirement funds for sheriffs and prosecutors should be supported with fees collected on court cases. A fee used to fund sheriffs’ pensions was put in place by state law in 1983. The Missouri General Assembly placed Amendment 6 on the ballot to reverse a 2021 Missouri Supreme Court […]

The LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights, at the center of the Shigella outbreak, will remain closed for now. The first lawsuit has been filed in this outbreak.

The city of St. Louis has filed a petition for eminent domain to seek control of the Railway Exchange Building and its adjacent parking garage in downtown St Louis.

Federal prosecutors accuse the company of not properly disposing the waste after they abandoned the facility in 2019. The charge is a criminal felony.

The tanker, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, left the road and jackknifed when the girl passed it in her family's minivan.

A St. Louis man with severe health problems was released from jail this week after complaining for months that the troubled downtown City Justice Center couldn't properly care for him.

A St. Louis was man was ordered to repay nearly $100,000 and sentenced to federal prison after misusing a company credit card on personal expenses.

KISS' Gene Simmons is set to be a guest judge on the next episode of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, People reports.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will share his…

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Somewhere in a government office, in a closet or basement, buried boxes contained records that may now help nuclear site workers with their claims.

There's plenty to see at area museums and historic homes.

ALTON - Alton Little Theater is gearing up for its production of “The Rocky Horror Show” to celebrate Halloween. “The Rocky Horror Show” is a musical that inspired the cult classic movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Directed by Becca Peach, the Alton Little Theater production will premiere at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 25, 26, 27 and Nov. 1 and 2, 2024, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 p.m. on Nov. 3 and a special midnight performance on Halloween night. “I think it’s just going to be a hoot,” said Lee Cox, ALT’s executive director. “I really think people are going to enjoy it. It may not be every single person’s cup of tea, but it’s something so different, and I love to see the new people that might come.” Cox and Eric Sykes, who will take over as ALT’s executive director in January 2025, noted their excitement for the show. They said “The Rocky Horror Show” is popular

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Centurion Health has provided health care to Missouri prison inmates since 2021.

A woman who worked as an in-home caregiver in Creve Coeur is accused of stealing nearly $142,000 worth of jewelry from elderly clients.

ALTON – The Episcopal Parish of Alton will host its annual Dawgs 4 Paws event on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m. at the church located at 10 E. Third St. The event aims to raise funds and awareness for the church's Pet Food Pantry. Sponsored by Trinity's Way and Great Rivers Animal Hospital, the Dawgs 4 Paws event will feature a variety of activities for pet owners and animal lovers. Irene McLaughlin, one of the event coordinators, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, "This event helps us raise funds and awareness for our Pet Food Pantry." Attendees can expect to see veterinary professionals on-site providing free vaccinations, as well as distributing dog food and other supplies, she said. In addition to these services, the event will include live music, a silent auction, and pet blessings, creating an engaging atmosphere for the community and their pets.

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Elvis Costello is sharing another preview of his upcoming box set, King Of America and Other Realms, which is due out Nov. 1.The latest is a previously unreleased live performance of the…

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