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Thomas Kinworthy's defense is preparing to argue he is not guilty of the 2020 murder of St. Louis Police Officer Tamarris Bohannon by reason of insanity.

St. Louis County Councilwoman Kelli Dunaway has announced that she will not seek another term in office. The Chesterfield Democrat represents the council’s 2nd District and says that political turmoil during the COVID-19 pandemic played a significant role in her decision not to run again. On the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, she also discusses rifts that developed between Democrats on the council.

In preparation for the dropping temperatures this weekend, the city of St. Louis is opening several more warming shelters to make certain nobody is left in the cold.

U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer is opting to retire in 2024, bringing an end to a congressional career in which he became a major figure on financial services issues. The St. Elizabeth Republican’s decision will likely prompt a sizable GOP primary to represent the state’s 3rd District, which takes in portions of the St. Louis area. On this episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Luetkemeyer reflects on his career and the future of the district.

I wonder if this is true? Over the past year, remote workers were promoted 31% less frequently than people who worked in an office, either full-time or on a hybrid basis, according to an analysis of two million white-collar workers by employment-data provider Live Data Technologies. Remote workers also get less mentorship, a gap that’s ...continue reading "You’re more likely to be promoted if you go into the office. Maybe."

Joining Patton’s organization as sponsors are the Kirkwood Social Justice Coalition, Kirkwood Human Rights Commission, and Kirkwood School District.

In addition to his work with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chad Smith has played drums with a lot of other artists. In a new video for the YouTube channel Drumeo,…

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U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has more experience as a Missouri state senator than a U.S. senator, but after his first year in Washington he says he’s seen a big difference with how Congress handles funding for the federal government. In this wide-ranging interview on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Schmitt discusses the latest budget standoff, funding for Ukraine, support for Israel and more.

Dating can be difficult, but there are certain things you can do to not make things worse on yourself. Don’t be a creep. Be kind. Take no for an answer. Actually listen to the people you date. I mean, that’s kinda the standard stuff. But also, if things go bad and they complain about you […]

Authorities are investigating a crash involving a school bus and at least one other vehicle Friday afternoon near Forest Park.

More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators packed a City Hall hearing room to support calls for release of hostages and an immediate bilateral ceasefire in Gaza.

GRANITE CITY - A 19-year-old from Granite City was recently charged with his second subsequent offense of domestic battery, according to Madison County court documents. Tanner A. Moxey, 19, of Granite City, was charged with one count of domestic battery - his second subsequent offense - on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Moxey was previously convicted of aggravated domestic battery in Madison County in 2022. In this most recent case, Moxey allegedly “caused bodily harm to … a family or household member, in that said defendant struck the victim about the head and face, causing injury,” according to court documents. Moxey was charged with a Class 4 felony. Court documents indicate he was remanded to be held in jail until his initial court appearance. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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EDWARDSVILLE - Several individuals have been charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine, three of whom have also been charged with intent to deliver, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Edward D. Flaugher, 62, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine on Jan. 3, 2024. Flaugher allegedly possessed 15 or more grams, but less than 100 grams, of a substance containing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver it, according to court documents. Flaugher was charged with a Class X felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. Christopher L. Price, 43, of Madison, was charged with unlawful possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine on Jan. 10, 2024. Court documents state Price “knowingly possessed with the intent to deliver five or more grams but less than 15 grams of methamphetamine.” Price was charged with a Class 1 felony and was released

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The event happens Saturday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m., at the Busch Student Center at St. Louis University.

EDWARDSVILLE - Charges have recently been filed against two individuals for separate cases of possession of cocaine and fentanyl last November, according to recently filed Madison County court documents. Jaron S. Mullis, 34, of Granite City, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance on Nov. 24, 2023. Court documents state Mullis knowingly and unlawfully possessed a substance containing cocaine. Mullis was charged with a Class 4 felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. David W. Cheek, 58, of Belleville, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance. Cheek allegedly possessed an undisclosed amount of a substance containing fentanyl on Nov. 24, 2023, according to court documents. Cheek was charged with Class 4 felony and was released upon his signature of a Conditions of Pretrial Release Order. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All

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Gusty winds and plummeting temperatures may make for some tough commutes. Officials at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport are also following the ever-changing conditions closely.