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Bayer pleaded with Missouri lawmakers Thursday to pass legislation critics say would shield the company from lawsuits claiming its glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup causes cancer. Representatives for Bayer argue the legislation would clarify labeling requirements and prevent courts from creating a patchwork of obligations for the manufacturer.  But environmental groups and attorneys for Roundup users who […]

Law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are speaking out against President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of those charged with crimes in the U.S. Capitol riot.

Missouri officials are warning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a “high likelihood” there is radioactive contamination in a smoldering landfill in Bridgeton.

EDWARDSVILLE — Hi-Pointe Drive-In is hosting a fundraiser for the Overnight Warming Locations on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. The event will take place at the restaurant located at 6147 Trace Parkway Drive in Edwardsville. High-Pointe Drive-In aims to support local efforts to provide shelter for those in need during the winter months. Hi-Pointe will donate 15 percent of each customer's check on that day to the Overnight Warming Locations. Patrons who order online or through the Hi-Pointe app can contribute by using the code "fundraiser" at checkout. Hi-Pointe's marketing department highlighted the restaurant's commitment to community involvement. "Here at Hi-Pointe, we pride ourselves in not only serving the best burgers and chef-inspired creations in the galaxy but also giving back to our community," the restaurant's marketing coordinator Danielle Frisse-Stanley said in a statement. "The restaurant engages in various charitable initiatives, including a dine-to-donate program, monetar

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EDWARDSVILLE - Community members gathered at SIUE to hear from Donzaleigh Abernathy, a speaker, actress, writer, activist, and the goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, SIUE hosted its 42nd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Luncheon. Abernathy, the keynote speaker, spoke about her memories of “Uncle Martin” and her parents Rev. Dr. Ralph David and Juanita Jones Abernathy, leaders in the Civil Rights Movement. She urged audience members to speak up for what’s right and continue to fight for justice. “If I have to lay down and die, I will die for my freedom, because we’re not going back,” she said. “Courage is not when you’re brave and going on out there anyway because you want to go. Courage is when you’re timid…but you summon up the strength anyway. That's courage.” Abernathy said her father issued the call for the Civil Rights Movement after Rosa Parks was arrested.

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District 5 is investigating a robbery that happened around 2 a.m. on January 23 in the 3900 block of West Pine.

The post Arrests Made After Robbery in Central West End appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

This effort comes as the county saw an increase in the number of people living on the street last year.

JERSEYVILLE – Jersey County Treasurer Katie Abbey is currently under investigation for allegedly misappropriating public funds, though few details are publicly available. Jersey County Board Chairman Gary Krueger read the following statement at the last Jersey County Board meeting on Jan. 14, 2025: “In late summer of 2024, the Jersey County Sheriff received allegations that the Jersey County Treasurer was misappropriating public funds. Due to obvious conflicts, an outside law enforcement agency and forensic examiner were brought in to investigate. A criminal investigation is ongoing at this time. “As with any ongoing investigation, confidentiality is critical and often required by law to ensure the integrity of the investigation and evidence collected. All of us understand the importance of transparency in government, but we are respectfully asking the public to be patient and respect the investigative and judicial process in this matter. When appropriate to do

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S. M. Wilson’s Chief Financial Officer, Michael Mangiore, is one of the 100 C-level executives and CEOs chosen for the 2025 St. Louis Titan 100. This program recognizes the St. Louis area’s most accomplished business leaders in their industries using criteria that demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and passion. “The Titan 100 are changing the way […]

The government’s next-best argument (after “Third Party Doctrine yo!”) in support of its bulk collection of US persons’ phone metadata via the (now partly-dead) Section 215 surveillance program was this: hey, it’s just metadata. How harmful could it be? (And if it’s of so little use to the NSA/FBI/others, how is it possible we’re using […]

GRANITE CITY – Ameren Illinois customers driving in and around Illinois Route 203 from World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison to Granite City near U.S. Steel facilities in Madison County will see energy at work now and throughout July as the company upgrades a major natural gas transmission pipeline to comply with enhanced federal transmission pipeline regulations established in 2019. Ameren Illinois is replacing 1960s era pipeline along a six-mile stretch with new steel pipeline, while adding three new regulator stations and two new control valve stations as part of the Ameren Illinois' multi-year plan for all of its gas transmission pipelines to comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation's 2035 deadline for overall completion. Ameren Illinois is working with IDOT and Madison County to control traffic near the construction area. Weather permitting, this project should be completed by early July. "These proactive steps will ensure the continued safe, reliable deliver

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St. Louis County police Detective Calvin McClain said he has no suspects. "Stay tuned," he said. "I'm hoping something will come to light."

ST. LOUIS — The National Museum of Transportation was vandalized early Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2025, causing an estimated $20,000 in damage to two historic trolley artifacts. The incident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. on Jan. 10, and involved graffiti being painted on the trolleys, which are integral to the museum's operations during its operating season. The National Museum Of Transportation is located at 2933 Barrett Station Road, St. Louis. National Museum Of Transportation Executive Director Terri McEachern expressed her dismay over the incident, stating, "We are heartbroken by this careless, selfish, and senseless act. Our volunteers work extremely hard to restore these priceless artifacts and return them to operating conditions for our guests to enjoy." The trolleys affected are the 1914 St. Louis Waterworks Railway #10 and the 1947 Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority #2740. The museum, a non-profit organization, relies on community support for its preservation

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Alumni Association and Athletics joined forces for an extraordinary evening of recognition and celebration for the 2025 Hall of Fame induction on Friday, Jan. 10. The event, held as part of the 2025 Alumni Weekend, highlighted the remarkable achievements of distinguished alumni and outstanding athletes, bringing together the SIUE community in a spirit of pride and camaraderie. The 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony was segmented after dinner with two halves of presentations. Joe Pott, director of athletics communication and broadcasting, served as the evening’s master of ceremonies, welcoming attendees to a night that showcased the profound impact of SIUE’s alumni and athletics programs. Recipients were given an award to keep and their names engraved on a plaque to be displayed on campus. Each inductee delivered heartfelt remarks, reflecting on the role SIUE played in their success. Maggie Krumwiede, ’05, ’09,

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After Trump signed an unscientific, transphobic executive order deeming there to be "two sexes," several informational websites about gender identity went offline.