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ROXANA – Phillips 66 contributed nearly $40,000 to the Hartford Fire Department as part of the company’s commitment to support safety and preparedness in fenceline communities. The donation will fund new bunker gear and accessories for the fire department’s volunteer firefighters. The funding covers the burden of the cost to replace this equipment, which can only be used for approximately ten years by recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association. The funds will cover seven sets of pants, coats, boots, helmets, Nomex hoods, and gloves. The remaining funds will be used to purchase lifesaving equipment - battery-operated auto extrication tools for emergency response and rescues. The donation was made on behalf of the Phillips 66 assets in the region, including the Wood River Refinery, the Hartford Lubricants Plant, and the Hartford Midstream Products Terminal. “Safety is our highest priority everywhere we operate,” said Melissa

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ST. LOUIS – United Way of Greater St. Louis recently named Roman Wuller as their new board chair, succeeding Keith Williamson. (Please see attached headshot of Wuller). In this role, Wuller will be responsible for leading United Way’s Board of Directors and overseeing governance and policy setting, with a focus on mission, vision, and strategic direction. “United Way is thrilled to have Roman serving in this capacity. Thompson Coburn has been one of United Way’s biggest supporters for years, and we are excited to have one of their very best lead our Board of Directors,” said Michelle Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “Our aim is to continue uniting community-impact strategies by introducing shared initiatives across the nonprofit and for-profit sectors to improve outcomes. Roman’s leadership will help to ensure we remain focused in this direction.”Wuller serves as chair of Thompson Coburn and is a litigator who

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ST. LOUIS - February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a time to recognize the importance of prioritizing oral health at an early age. St. Louis District Dairy Council annually celebrates this month with school nurses and dental health professionals by providing resources that highlight the beneficial role of calcium-rich dairy foods in oral health. This February, the organization is distributing 500 dental health posters and 4,000 toothbrushes to school nurses in eastern Missouri and southern and central Illinois. Cheese takes the spotlight when it comes to oral health. This dairy food is a great source of calcium and phosphorus, both of which strengthen teeth. The protein in cheese builds up the enamel in teeth, helping prevent cavities. Cheese is also a great way to finish a meal or snack. The act of chewing cheese stimulates saliva production, which helps clean teeth. Because the main ingredient of cheese is milk, cheese is packed full of the same nutrients

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On Jan. 27, 1977, a St. Louis judge issued an order closing the Stardust Club. It was not contested by co-owner Aimee Charles, who under the name Evelyn West performed as a stripper known for her $50,000 "treasure chest."

A man is found dead inside a car in the LaSalle Park neighborhood. Police were initially called out there to a car that had crashed into a pole on South 7th and Hickory just after 2:30am. When the officers got there, they found a man shot in the head.  

Mist and fog early Saturday morning. The fog is thick in spots with visibility less than a mile.

A House committee will consider the measure days after the Kansas City County approved protections for renters using federal housing assistance.

The Urban League's Federation of Block Units is calling for people to sign up to deliver food and help seniors pack and move.

Reflecting on her first year in office, Nikki Budzinski said she has hope for what lies ahead despite the larger partisan gridlock in Washington.

On Jan. 27, 1961, Pope John XXIII decreed that the Old Cathedral on the riverfront would become the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France.

Illinois has awarded a more than $4 billion prison medical care contract to the same company it's used for decades, despite lawsuits against the firm and complaints alleging substandard care.

Monster Jam, the most action-packed motorsports event on four wheels, comes to The Dome at America’s Center on Jan. 27 and 28. At the event, you’ll witness world-class driver athletes […]

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Some Republican lawmakers are once again trying to defund Planned Parenthood.