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(The Center Square) – The federal government approved the next phase of Missouri’s plan to spend $1.7 billion on broadband projects.

The Arnold Police Department's 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Vader died Wednesday, the second police dog in Missouri to die after being left in a hot vehicle this summer.

The Shell gas station on Tucker Boulevard closed its doors Wednesday, months after two lawsuits were filed against the station. Some residents say that won't solve the crime happening there.

Yesterday morning I was wondering why I hadn't seen any new reporting about the prisoner swap the previous night. Charlotte Klein has the answer: For days, various media outlets had been aware — through their own reporting and as information trickled out elsewhere — that a prisoner swap involving American journalists and dissidents was in ...continue reading "Why did Bloomberg break the prisoner swap embargo?"

It turns out the internet was one Sam Alito petulant tantrum away from being a total disaster. In two key First Amendment cases, Alito was given the majority opinion to write. And, in both of them, his insistence on obliterating the old boundaries of the First Amendment caused other Justices to switch sides – and […]

Authorities found 34-year-old Don Devargas in "adavanced stages of decomposition" around 2:30 p.m on July 27 in St. Louis' Kingsway East neighborhood.

COLUMBIA, Ill. -- In a two-day operation targeting human trafficking, Illinois State Police arrested five suspects in Monroe County. The sting, conducted from July 31 to August 1, 2024, focused on identifying those seeking commercial sex acts. All five suspects hail from the St. Louis area. Deepak Chiluveru, 24, Tuan M. Huynh, 34, Leslie M. [...]

BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of K9 Havik, who died unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024. Havik, a 9 1/2-year-old Black German Shepherd, had been a dedicated member of the department since he was 14 months old, serving alongside Sheriff Lee Hilty. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office said throughout his career, Havik was instrumental in numerous narcotic arrests and deployments, contributing to the safe apprehension of suspects and the recovery of lost citizens. His dedication and service earned him a special place in the hearts of both the department and the community. “Havik’s drive was to always do the best he could and his playful presence will be missed,” the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office stated. “K9 Havik was a big part in our department and in the community. Havik’s love for work and for everyone around him was seen in his eyes every day. We are grateful for the time and dedication

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The Clayton-based distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products said it broke a quarterly net sales record while its net income fell.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the key figure in the recent prisoner swap with Russia was German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. That's because the main sticking point was the release of Vadim Krasikov, a Russian assassin serving a life sentence in Germany for gunning down a Chechen exile in Berlin: During a meeting in Saudi ...continue reading "Putin’s prisoner strategy: Just keep kidnapping Germans until they give in"

EDWARDSVILLE - The Office of Admissions at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville announced today that the fall 2025 admission applications are open. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply online at siue.edu/apply . "Students and families continue to seek out SIUE as a top-quality choice for higher education in Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area," said Samantha Ray, director of undergraduate admissions. "Graduates from SIUE earn more on average than other Illinois universities while being charged significantly less for tuition. At SIUE, we seek to make upward socioeconomic mobility possible for everyone." The $40 undergraduate application fee is being waived through December 1. There is a graduate application fee of $40. SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission consideration. For scholarship consideration, students are encouraged to apply by December 1. SIUE offers several need- and merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students, including the prestigious

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Metallica's M72 world tour returns to North America Friday.The metal legends will headline Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4, followed by two-night stands in Chicago, Minneapolis,…

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CHICAGO – This August, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Black Business Month. Through the Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE), DCEO will host a series of virtual and in-person events highlighting Black businesses, organizations, and community leaders while also providing resources to Black businesses and entrepreneurs. This monthlong celebration will also include a social media campaign inviting and encouraging Illinoisans to shop Black-owned businesses through the “Shop Black Saturdays” social media campaign. Information about resources and events can be found on the DCEO website . “Black-owned businesses are the heart and soul of our state's economic success,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “This Black Business Month, we celebrate and honor the incredible contributions of Black entrepreneurs who drive innovation and enrich our communities. I couldn't be happier to join th

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An investigation is underway after a driver crashed into a St. Louis cat clinic Friday afternoon near Forest Park.

– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) this week in introducing a bicameral resolution aimed at encouraging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide a pathway for individuals who have been unjustly deported from the United States to return and reunite with their families. The Chance to Come Home Resolution calls on DHS to use its legal authority to establish a centralized and independent process for reviewing emergency requests from individuals who were wrongfully removed from the country. “Far too many men and women have been cruelly, wrongfully deported—separating them from their families and the country they’ve come to love,” said Duckworth. “The immigrants who reside in America are our teachers, servicemembers, business owners, essential workers and more. For all that they contribute to our nation, I am proud to help Senator Booker introduce this resolution that advocates for a fair, humane

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A frozen custard chain has signed a lease to locate in south St. Louis County, a public official said.

CLA, the St. Louis-based accounting firm also known as CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, has acquired Axiom CPAs & Business Advisors, an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based accounting business.

ALTON - Country megastar Scotty McCreery said he’s excited to take the Alton Amphitheater stage on Aug. 9, 2024 as the amphitheater's first country act since 2018 draws closer. McCreery shared more insights into the upcoming performance on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . While he’s been around the St. Louis region before, the amphitheater concert will be McCreery’s first-ever visit to Alton. “I’ve been around the St. Louis area a bunch,” McCreery said. “I’m not sure we’ve been to Alton specifically, so I’m excited to get there and see everybody and get to know the town.” He added that he’s especially excited to perform some hits from his latest album, “Rise & Fall.” “I really think it’s the best response to an album I’ve gotten the whole way through - and for me, I’m glad to hear that, because I poured my heart and soul into this record and love every single

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