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The City of St. Louis Department of Health announced its second annual PrEP Awareness Week, which takes place October 22-28, 2023

A 16-year-old boy was shot Monday morning while walking his bike on the sidewalk.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police Department Crimes Against Persons detectives continued to investigate a homicide that occurred in the 7000 block of Glenmore Avenue in the city of Velda City, which resulted in the death of an adult male. The deceased has been identified as Myyo Lanos, 18 years of age, of the 3100 block of Lucas and Hunt Road in Velda City, Missouri 63121. On October 20, 2023, at approximately 5:44 PM, St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives were requested by the city of Velda City to investigate a homicide within their city limits. The investigation revealed at 5:22 p.m., officers from the Velda City Police Department responded to a call for a shooting in the 7000 block of Glenmore Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim lying in the street, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Further investigation revealed the victim and an unidentified male suspect were engaged in an

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The new owner will reportedly honor "the rich history" of the historic restaurant.

Kathleen Britt, of Idaho, filed the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of her son, Jason, who died in February 2022 of multiple organ failure.

Police are searching a backyard for a south St. Louis woman who's been missing for nearly three years. The most recent search led investigators to dig in the victim's family's backyard.

The arts are a big business in St. Louis — and the Regional Arts Commission has the data to back that statement up. The local funder announced today, in partnership with Americans for the Arts, that the arts contributed more than $868 million to St. Louis' economy in 2022. The number comes from the recently completed Economic & Prosperity 6 study, which RAC released today during its new annual conference Cultura.

CHICAGO — Today, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that two Illinois programs have been designated as part of 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs). T he Central Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Hub and the Chicago Area Quantum Tech Hub: The Bloch were selected based on their innovation and economic growth potential—they will now be eligible to apply for the second phase of the Tech Hubs Program to receive between $50 and $75 million in federal funding. “Home to world-class institutions and first-rate research centers, Illinois is transforming technology, biomanufacturing, and innovation at every turn,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I couldn’t be prouder that the Biden Administration has selected The Chicago Quantum Exchange’s the Bloch and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s iFAB Hub as two of just thirty-one inaugural tech hubs—opening

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The firm is consolidating to a building in St. Louis County where it has had office space for about 25 years.

The Rolling Stones may have a new #1 on their hands. According to the U.K. Official Charts, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers' new album, Hackney Diamonds, is on track to debut in the top…

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Police said the shooting happened during an altercation between the victim and the shooter.

A mother is suing a shuttered Christian boarding school in Missouri, blaming her son’s death on a gang rape and other abuse he endured there. Agape Boarding School has been subjected to a wave of litigation as a series of abuse allegations emerged, but the case filed in federal court by Kathleen Britt is believed to be the first wrongful death suit.

A dispensary is opening in Kosciusko, near Soulard, and not everyone is happy about it.

While the beloved Italian eatery is no longer a family-run business, it will remain a locally owned establishment.

“The fog of war” is a phrase that has been used for over a hundred years to describe the profound uncertainty that envelops armed conflicts while they are happening. Today, the uncertainty for non-combatants is exacerbated by the rapid-fire nature of social media, where people often like or re-post dubious war-related material without scrutinizing it […]

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Chief Assessment Office (CCAO) will be working in Alton neighborhoods for the next several months to update its file for online property images. Starting Thursday, Oct. 26, staff from the CCAO will be taking street-view photographs of residential and commercial properties. The county is assisting Alton Township Assessor Sheryl Beilsmith in getting online with the county’s tax assessment system — DEVNET. Alton is the last township to come online with the county’s system. “We are excited to be able to provide Alton Township with help to bring them online with the rest of the county,” Chief County Assessor Denise Shores said. Shores said that once completed, taxpayers would be able to view their full assessment information online, and if they need help, they will be able to not only call Alton Township, but also the county. The photo project is expected to continue into early 2025. For more information contact the

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It was a night that was supposed to be filled with love and joy, but quickly turned into fear and terror in Richmond Heights.

We all know the story: In the Wizard of Oz, the tornado-stranded Dorothy follows Oz's yellow-brick road to its capital, the Emerald City, in order to find a way home. Along the way, she makes true friends, overcomes challenges and gets her steps in. If the story had been set in St. Louis, instead of Oz, it would probably be at least a little bit different.

Thousands of people attended the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk this weekend.