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St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys have charged a 22-year-old man for allegedly stabbing his sister to death.

Ferguson firefighters sprung into action after a car slammed into a fire station Wednesday afternoon.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled a report that hunger-fighting organizations say was “essential” data to see the results of federal and local policies aimed at ending hunger.  USDA, in a news release about the decision said the reports were “redundant, costly, politicized” and did “nothing more than fear monger.” Paige Chickering, vice chair […]

We’ve repeated over and over again that anyone who believes Donald Trump’s claims of supporting free speech is either a brainwashed cultist or the dumbest person alive. And now, in his doddering old age, he’s becoming ever more brazen and belligerent in his attacks on speech. He’s not even trying to put forth a veneer […]

Sammy Hagar is looking back at a memorable Van Halen show from 30 years ago.The band’s former frontman has shared video of the group performing the For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge track “Poundcake” at their Sept. 20, 1995,…

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Business leaders in St. Louis views Africa as a future trading partner that can benefit both parties.

PIASA - Derek Dempsey, coach of Southwestern High School's girls volleyball team, highlighted the contributions of senior outside hitter Vivian Zurheide recently. Zurheide is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Zurheide has made a significant impact on the Piasa Birds' volleyball squad this season. "Vivian is somebody who does everything well," Dempsey said. "She is our best offensive weapon, and we use her a lot to help with blocking. She has a huge impact on our team." Zurheide has recorded 26 kills and 20 serving aces for the volleyball team this season. Her athletic talents extend beyond volleyball; she also excelled in softball during the spring 2025 season, hitting .537 with 36 hits. Additionally, Zurheide is an accomplished basketball player, averaging 10.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game last season for Southwestern. Her versatility and consistent performance across multiple sports have made Zurheide a key contributor

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A 17-year-old will stand trial as an adult in the shooting death of another teenager in 2024.

BETHALTO — Taylor Brooks, a senior at Civic Memorial High School, is off to a strong start in the girls' cross country season. Brooks competed in three meets this fall, posting competitive times that signal a promising year ahead. On Aug. 30, 2025, Brooks finished 26th at the Civic Memorial Twilight Invite with a time of 23 minutes, 4.5 seconds. She placed 139th at the Granite Invite on Sept. 6, clocking in at 23:30.0. Most recently, she ran a time of 24:04.4 at the Edwardsville Invite on Sept. 20. “I am starting my senior year really well. I feel it is going to be a great season. I feel way faster than I have in the past few years,” Brooks said. In recognition of her performance, Brooks was named the Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles.

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ST. LOUIS — Boeing announced Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, it will relocate its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work out of the St. Louis area over the next two years. The SLM program upgrades the Super Hornet Block II variant to the Block III, enhancing features such as extended range and stealth capabilities. The U.S. Navy has contracted Boeing to continue these upgrades into the 2030s. Dan Gillian, vice president and general manager of Air Dominance and senior St. Louis site executive, said in a statement, “Given we are already successfully conducting SLM at other locations, this move is logical so we can continue to meet our customers' commitments while ensuring we are well poised for future work.” Boeing did not specify the new location but indicated it is considering San Antonio and Jacksonville. The St. Louis area remains a significant aerospace hub, producing F-15EX, T-7A, and MQ-25 fighters, as well as JDAM and other munitions. Earlier thi

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ST. LOUIS - A father faces felony charges after after what police described as an accidental shooting involving his son over the weekend in north St. Louis County. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Mark Fields Sr., 59, with second-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon. According to [...]

Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan has shared another track from Lighthouse: Live From London, his upcoming live album and concert film highlighting a show from his Lighthouse Tour ’24.The latest is a performance…

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Mayor Cara Spencer and MetroLink chief Taulby Roach said a high-speed bus route along Jefferson Avenue would be far cheaper than the $1.1 billion rail line.

ROXANA - Gianna Stassi, a talented junior cross country runner for Roxana High School, has confidence and clear goals at this point in the season for the Shells. She said she feels good at this point in the season and believes her team has a chance to advance to state competition. Stassi has been training hard and aims to break a 19-minute time individually for three miles this year. “Honestly, it is really fun, and the cross country girls are like a second home. I love them so much,” she said. So far this season, Stassi has posted competitive times in several meets. She finished 30th at the First to the Finish Invite in Peoria with a time of 19:13.9 for three miles. At the Granite City Invite, she placed 23rd with a time of 19:35.6. Her goal for the season is to break 19 minutes in the three-mile run. Stassi is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Shells.

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