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A partnership between the Belleville Area Humane Society and the Violence Prevention Center provides a haven for pets of domestic violence survivors.

Gov. Mike Parson on Monday signed legislation designed to keep a landfill from moving into south Kansas City, ending a more than year-long effort by nearby communities to stymie the project. In a news release, Parson called the legislation “a win for property rights across the state of Missouri.”  “This commonsense measure will ensure homeowners […]

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"This investment will enhance our DNA profile and enhance our ability to test substances much quicker,” Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak said.

"...the defendant admitted to using her vehicle to strike the victim and said the reason why she fled was because she wanted to see her kids one last time."

Raising Cane's, the renowned chicken finger brand, is offering an all-expenses-paid summer vacation to 10 lucky teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.

A driver didn't stop at a red traffic light before the vehicle was struck by another, Illinois State Police said. Here's what troopers know so far.

A Lincoln County, Missouri, man appeared in U.S. District Court on Monday to be sentenced for recording himself sexually abusing children.

One teen is injured and in custody after a group fired at a QuikTrip security guard early Monday morning, according to police.

The harms of deepfakes have been evident for a while. Recent examples include a Biden deepfake designed to influence voters, and the rising use of AI “nudification” apps to produce deepfake nudes of students, often female minors. But alongside the application of sophisticated AI programs to produce deepfakes there are other, lower-tech scams, often known […]

Adam Wainwright enjoyed an 18-year big-league career with the St. Louis Cardinals that included closing out the World Series as a rookie and, in his final season last year, securing 200 career wins. The former pitcher has now embarked on a career as a baseball analyst for network television and musician. STLPR’s Jeremy D. Goodwin spoke with Wainwright about his songwriting and recently released country music album “Hey Y’all.” Wainwright’s musical adventures have also included a debut at the Grand Ole Opry and an opening slot for Zac Brown Band at Chaifetz Arena.

Officers with the Kirkwood Police Department found the victim as soon as they arrived at the crash scene.

Van Halen was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, and not only did the band not perform, few of the group members attended — and bassist…

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Entities that use 10,000 gallons of water per day for farming would not have to disclose identifying information or water usage details.

St. Louis-born music producer Metro Boomin is one of the most prolific beat makers of today. His productions top Billboard charts, win Grammys, and make stars out of his collaborators. He also is interwoven in the biggest rap beef in the last decade between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Producer Miya Norfleet, arts and culture reporter Chad Davis, and political correspondent Jason Rosembaum share their thoughts on the week-long back and forth between the hip-hop giants and how St. Louis’ significance in hip-hop is undeniable.