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The family of a woman who drowned in extreme flooding is suing St. Louis County,

Less than a month after visiting the St. Louis area to tour an area contaminated by radioactive material, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a new plan to clean West Lake Landfill 12 to 18 months ahead of schedule.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is offering a unique opportunity to win a house while helping fulfill the wishes of critically ill children.

Warning bells should have been going off in your head long before RFK Jr., a noted vaccine skeptic for several decades, was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. We’re in the first few months of Trump’s second term, but already there are several health issues stemming from Kennedy’s efforts. There […]

Join us Monday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m., for the AIA St. Louis Scholarship Trust Lecture from architect Rahul Mehrotra. Rahul Mehrotra is the founding principal of RMA Architects in […]

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The bunnies are hopping off the shelves just in time for Easter.

BRIGHTON — Dustin M. Kraushaar, a 33-year-old resident of the 15000 block of Humbert Road in Brighton, has been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals following an incident involving a cat. The Madison County State's Attorney's Office said the charges stem from an incident on March 19, 2025, where Kraushaar intentionally shot a one-year-old black and white cat named “Lil Bit” with a compound bow arrow, resulting in the animal's death. The incident occurred in the 3700 block of East Doerr Avenue in Alton. The Alton Police Department investigated this case, the Madison County State's Attorney's Office said. The charges were officially filed against Kraushaar on April 14, 2025, in the Third Judicial Court of Madison County. The case highlights ongoing discussions about animal welfare and the legal consequences of animal cruelty.

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Spring brings the unwelcome allergy season to not just us but to our dogs.

James Armstrong, 26, of Jennings was sentenced in the 2023 shooting death of Jerry Savage Jr., 25.

City of St. Louis celebrates award-winning initiative with public tours, networking events, training workshops, and partner appreciation.

Get your festive gears ready; Cinco de Mayo is returning to St. Louis on May 3.

ILLINOIS - A national ambassador with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is sharing more about MADD’s resources during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Erin Rollins stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to share her experience with MADD and the ways the organization has helped her. Rollins was paralyzed from the waist down after she was hit by a drunk driver. She emphasized that drunk driving is a “100% preventable crime.” “MADD believes in justice, and they believe in connecting individuals to resources, and they help advocate for resources and support,” Rollins said. “For me, it was vital.” This year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ran from April 6–12, 2025. Rollins explained that MADD uses the week to shed light on the crime of impaired driving. Though she believes many people take drunk driving lightly, Rollins and MADD remind folks that it is a crime, and it can have devastating

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A St. Louis woman received over 11 million views on TikTok for a video that revealed an extensive chronicle of her grandparents' six-decade love story.