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A former police officer asked a federal judge for mercy Wednesday after being accused of sexually abusing people he’d arrested. The former officer was already charged locally. Additional federal charges resulted in prosecutors asking for the defendant to remain locked up until trial.

As leaves begin to change color, the temperature begins to drop.

“McCarthy mocked Biden’s age and mental acuity in public, while privately telling allies that he found the president sharp and substantive in their conversations — a contradiction that left a deep impression on the White House” https://t.co/w5RfmQpYYx — Jonathan Lemire (@JonLemire) October 4, 2023

Saint Martha's is partnering with the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for teens to learn more about teen dating violence.

Draper III will join the Office of the St. Louis Circuit Attorney as Chief Training Officer on October 23, 2023.

The biggest risk of feral hogs is spreading diseases to humans and cattle, the University of Missouri Extension said.

St. Charles County leaders have said yes to the freeze while St. Louis County has said no to the freeze.

The city installed a new carbon filtration system to process the water before it is pumped to residents.

An appeals court will be asked to take another look at whether a trade association for Missouri casinos can sue a company that puts video games offering cash prizes in convenience stores and other retailers across the state. The Missouri Gaming Association said in a news release Wednesday that it will appeal the decision that dismissed its claims against Torch Electronics. That same decision, issued Monday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, also dismissed the case raised by Torch and convenience…

The APA Brentwood received a special doggie delivery Wednesday afternoon—20 animals rescued from breeding facilities across the Midwest.

Seniors living in St. Louis City could soon see a freeze on their property taxes. Supporters of the bill say it will help seniors on a fixed income stay in their homes.

"This is one of the most important structures in the region and city; its relevance to downtown infrastructure can't be overstated," Spencer said.

Comparing Missouri's continuous drought to the Dust Bowl era, federal and state officials said they are concerned about the state's rainfall totals.

ALTON - The Gus Kodros Tribute Rock Show coming up in Alton on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at 5 p.m. will see the reunion of several Alton and St. Louis area bands team up for a night of music at The Lodge at The Lovejoy , located at 401 Piasa St. in Alton. The show is held in memory of Gus Kodros, former drummer for the band The Bishops, and benefits the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline . Fritz Beer, vocalist and guitarist for The Bishops, said the band played for about 10 years. Kodros played drums for five of those years, followed by Eric Harnetiaux. Years ago, the band started doing “reunion shows” with both drummers, who would play the songs from their respective era in the band. These shows became an annual occurrence until Gus took his own life before the pandemic. “They’re fun reunions, it’s like a party reunion show for friends and everything too,” Beer said. “We were like, ‘Let's just do one of these a year,’

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The STL Pre-K Cooperative is building a pipeline of young learners in underserved areas—and shows no signs of slowing down slowing down.

Dred Scott, a fighter for freedom who who helped inspire the struggle for Black American legal and civil rights, now has a monument fit for his contribution to the nation’s history. Scott’s wife, Harriet Robinson Scott, will have a new…

An appeals court will be asked to take another look at whether a trade association for Missouri casinos can sue a company that puts video games offering cash prizes in convenience stores and other retailers across the state. The Missouri Gaming Association said in a news release Wednesday that it will appeal the decision that […]

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