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Highlights from the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will air during an ABC special premiering Thursday, New Year's Day, at 8 p.m. ET. Soundgarden was among the inductees,…

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The St. Louis Blues will have two Olympians representing the franchise on Canada's 2026 Olympic men's ice hockey team: Goaltender Jordan Binnington and Defenseman Colton Parayko.

ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Did you recently get a text saying you owe money for tolls or traffic violations in Illinois? While these messages may be convincing, they're likely scams, and there are a few ways you can tell to save yourself stress -- and money. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said certain fraudulent text [...]

The Trump administration will review frozen grants to universities without using its controversial standards that discouraged gender, race and sexual orientation initiatives and vaccine research. In a settlement agreement filed in Massachusetts federal court Monday, the National Institutes of Health and a group of Democratic attorneys general who’d challenged the new criteria for grant funding said […]

This deal came the same day President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

District 4 detectives are searching for the suspect pictured below. He is wanted for a shooting that happened on December 21, 2025 in Downtown. Just before 8:30 p.m. on December 21, officers received a call for a shooting at Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North 10th Street. Upon arriving, they located a 24-year-old man […]

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has been awarded $193,418,216 million per year for five years through the $50 billion federal Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP) fund, which will be utilized to expand equitable access to healthcare and to eliminate barriers to care that many residents of rural communities face. All 50 states applied for the RHTP funding, and a total of $10 billion will be available each year over five years, beginning in fiscal year 2026. While this funding will provide

Over the summer, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority upended decades of traditional First Amendment standards to say that Texas could put in place an age verification law if that law was intended to keep kids away from porn. As we argued at the time, the ruling had all sorts of problems, but even leaving those […]

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A Missouri lawmaker has introduced a bill that could pave the way for major changes in how the state responds the hate crimes.

The rare, pale grotto sculpin fish has become a rallying point for local support and conservation efforts in Perry County.

O’FALLON, Ill. — On Saturday, December 27, 2025, O’Fallon police officers responded to a residence in the 1300 block of Bossler Lane for a well-being check on 72-year-old Terrie Nguyen after family members were unable to reach her. Upon arrival at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers found Terrie Nguyen deceased inside the home. Authorities determined her death to be suspicious and the result of violence. Early in the investigation, 38-year-old David Nguyen, Terrie’s son,

What a year of good food in St. Louis! In 2025, our city and region’s chefs, bakers, and bartenders gave us plenty to talk about. New restaurants, bold flavors, thoughtful concepts, and dishes worth building a day around. While the rest of the country might sleep on our food scene, we know it continues to shine.

You all LOVED the video sharing my best bites of 2025 in St. Louis but here’s a break down of exactly what to order at some of the new and of course longstanding spots in town. You can see my 2024 list here.

Stews in Soulard was one of my top favorite meals of 2025.

• Pretty much any sandwich at Ed's Delicatessen. House made bread, top quality ingredients make this Edwardsville spot a must try.

• Chili Spot in University City is a great spot for authentic szechuan food. The wontons and the dandan noodles are my favorite.

• If you still haven’t tried the birria tacos at Tacos La Jefa, make that your 2026 resolution.

• Russell’s on Macklind is a perfect cozy dinner spot (also great for brunch!), love their pot pie.

• At Saucy Porka, the Mexi Pho is the perfect cozy soup .

• Union Loafers is a constant of my favorite bites, specifically the Little Gem salad.

The breakfast at Biscuit Joint in Downtown St. Louis is a must try.

• Biscuit Joint in Downtown St. Louis is a must try with incredible biscuit sandwiches and perfect hash browns.

• One of my absolute favorite pastas in town is the lobster rigatoni at O + O Pizza.

• Love the BBQ and vibe at Expat at the Foundry.

• If you’re searching for the best chicken fingers in St. Louis, the answer is Sportsman’s Park.

• I crave The Zach sandwich at Vitales Deli in Glendale, add this to your sandwich shop list.

• Marconi Mercato is a new spot on The Hill and worth it for the atmosphere and pasta!

• I love the street tacos at Locoz Tacoz in Maplewood.

• Vicia is consistently one of the most special restaurants in St. Louis and their menu always surprises and delights.

• Louie. My favorite always. But the peach and and prosciutto dish in the summer is truly life changing.

Sado is a must visit restaurant for sushi in St. Louis.

• Sado is serving up some of the most beautiful sushi and their crab rangoon is amazing.

• DD Mau opened a new location in Webster Groves and do not wait any longer to try their chicken wings.

• The Farm Spirit breakfast sandwich is a must order at the Tower Grove Farmer’s Market (so is their burger and chicken sandwich at Blue Jay Brewery!)

• If I had to pick a favorite meal Stews is in the contender for the top spot. Truly everything on the menu is amazing.

• Akar in Clayton is always serving up fun and delicious food.

• Of the new breakfast burritos I tried this year, Brekkie Rito was an absolute fav!

The lobster roll donut is just one of the delicious bites at the new Extra Wavy.

• Guac and margs are a must order at Ladue Taco.

• Modern Brewery not only had great beer but some of the best food! The chicken sandwich is incredible.

• Speaking of great brewery food, the comfort food at Great Heart Brewery is a must.

• One of the best new spots of 2025 is Extra Wavy. Get the lobster roll donut.

• Best pancakes, delicious burrito, perfect brunch spot: Bowood By Niche.

• A go-to taco spot for us is Taco Buddha, I love their fish taco!

• Comet Coffee has the best croissants. No notes.

• For the best chocolate chip cookie you have to try Vanilla Sugar Bakeshoppe.

• At Bolyard’s in Maplwood, get the smash burger and the fries. Yes they are worth it.

• Soup Dumplings STL is always a good idea. Go with a friend and try a bunch.

Bowood by Niche is one of my favorite spots for brunch.

The Zach at Vitale’s Deli is a must-try sandwich.

This list just scratches the surface of all the great food in St. Louis. Check out my 2024 list for other favorites and this list for other great must visit spots!

The lockdown at Kansas City International Airport has been lifted after authorities determined there was no credible threat