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The Who has added a new show to their European and U.K. tour, bringing their music to a very special venue.  The band will bring their The Who Hits Back tour…

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A 2019 ordinance bars retailers from selling tobacco within a thousand feet of a school. But some gas station owners say their businesses aren't as valuable if they can't sell tobacco.

ST. LOUIS - For the sixth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is proud to support the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all 115 Schnucks and Eatwell Markets throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that honors the sacrifices of fallen and disabled military veterans and, new this year, first responders by providing educational scholarships to their spouses and children. Last year’s efforts raised $850,000 which funded 170 scholarships. Starting today and continuing through Tuesday, May 30, Schnucks customers will be able to contribute to Folds of Honor at checkout simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. Those customers who use self-checkouts and wish to give may choose a $1, $3 or $5 “Scan and Give” option. Schnucks Rewards members also have the opportunity to donate their Rewards points to Folds of Honor as part of the Donate Your Rewards program.

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Tod Robberson, the Connecticut-based editorial page editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, will be retiring on June 15. Longtime editorial writer Kevin McDermott will fill the role — and we can only assume he'll be doing it from St. Louis. A Pulitzer Prize winner for editorial writing at the Dallas Morning-News, Robberson has been with the paper since January 2016 — a tenure that saw him clash repeatedly with local progressives, including St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker was joined today by Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton, Illinois State Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza, elected officials, and first responders to sign the Act-of-Duty Bill into law. HB 3162 retroactively provides Chicago police officers and firefighters disability benefits for the time they were unable to serve due to contracting COVID-19 between March 9, 2020, and June 30, 2021. “Since the darkest days of the pandemic, our first responders — police officers, firefighters, and EMS workers alike — have been on the ground, putting their own health and safety at risk to protect others,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “When our first responders are disabled on the job, they deserve comprehensive benefits. HB 3162, a bipartisan Act-of-Duty Bill, ensures they get the benefits they are entitled to.” “Our first responders serve and protect, heal and care, comfort and support, Illinois residents in their time

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Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday asked for applications for those interested in replacing St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, who's resigning effective June 1.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Officials in Missouri's largest city are moving to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, defying state officials who are intent on banning it for minors and restricting it for adults. A Kansas City Council committee approved such a resolution Wednesday. The full council will now [...]

JERSEYVILLE - It will be a busy summer at the Jerseyville Public Library with their Free Comic Book Festival coming up and several more events scheduled for this summer. The third annual Free Comic Book Festival will be held this Saturday, May 13 from noon to 3 p.m., and will feature a Smash Bros tournament, Jedi Lightsaber Training sessions, tons of door prizes, and much more. At the Free Comic Book Festival, the Smash Bros Tournament with prizes will begin at 2:30 p.m. Registration is required by May 11 for the tournament, but no registration is required for the Festival itself. The Festival will also feature a costume parade, crafts by the Jersey County Arts Council, a Wonder Woman cosplayer for photo opportunities, and professional face painting by Glitter Faces. The event is free and open to all ages, with or without a library card. Several other events are planned for the rest of this summer, including a live Zoom event on Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Olympic Gold Medalist

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Two proposals submitted by stockholders of Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) relating to executive compensation were not approved, according to preliminary results released at Wednesday’s annual shareholders meeting.

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has officially launched an online application for anyone interested in becoming the next St. Louis Circuit Attorney.

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker and State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera joined firefighters today to honor and remember fallen firefighters and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 30th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “From the July 4th Highland Park massacre to intractable lithium-ion battery fires to last month’s devastating tornadoes, our firefighters respond to our most daunting emergencies with resolve and selflessness—mitigating disaster, reuniting families, and saving countless lives, while putting themselves in harm’s way,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “Congratulations to our Firefighter Excellence Award, Firefighter Excellence ‘Unit Citation’ Award, State Fire Marshal Life Safety Award, Medal of Honor, and Medal of Valor awardees. On behalf of the State of Illinois, thank you for your service—we couldn’t be more grateful.” “Firefighters serve

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The Missouri House sent legislation to the governor’s desk Wednesday morning barring transgender youth from beginning gender-affirming care. The bill passed 108-50. Only three Republicans joined every Democrat in opposition: House Majority Leader Jon Patterson, a doctor; Rep. Chris Sander, who is gay; and Rep. Gary Bonacker.

The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department is closing the McNair Aquatic Facility, effective immediately.

The event will kick off with 22 local trucks lined up along Southwest Drive between Tower Grove Avenue and Kingshighway Boulevard from 4-8 p.m.

O’FALLON, Mo -- Range USA, opened its 42nd location in O'Fallon, Missouri on May 8th, 2023. This is the 2nd Range USA store to open in the St. Louis market. At Range USA, customers can choose from a vast array of firearms, ammunition, and accessories, in addition to utilizing 20-25-yard shooting lanes and 25-person [...]

Judas Priest has been working on a new album to follow 2018's Firepower. Speaking with ABC Audio, guitarist Richie Faulkner shares that the actual recording of the album is "almost finished." "I think we…

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