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SPRINGFIELD — Residents struggling to pay their gas or electric bills will not face life-threatening utility shutoffs on hot days thanks to an initiative supported by State Christopher Belt that was signed into law last Friday. “This measure recognizes the urgent need to safeguard vulnerable populations, including the elderly, children and individuals with health conditions,” said Belt. “There are many risks associated with extreme heat, and this aims to mitigate them, as well as prevent potential health and safety hazards.” The new law prohibits a utility company from terminating gas or electric service due to nonpayment of bills on days when the forecasted temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or above, or when the National Weather Service issues a heat watch, advisory or warning for the location of the residence. Previously, disconnections were prohibited during temperatures 95 degrees or hotter and did not take into account humidity or heat index.

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ALTON - Week two of the 133rd Alton Municipal Band season will feature music for the children and a local media personality! Jennifer Shenberger directs the band for the “almost-world-famous” Children’s Concert, which will feature music from movies, television shows, and more! Concertgoers of all ages will enjoy the classics they remember from childhood along with songs from the freshest new releases! Heidi Glaus, St. Louis radio and television personality, will be in town to narrate the classic tale of “Peter and the Wolf.” As a seasoned journalist, television star, and radio host, Glaus has won multiple accolades and Emmy Awards. Her iconic voice will be familiar to anyone who grew up watching TV or listening to the radio in St. Louis, and her fresh spin on “Peter and the Wolf” is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The concert will take place on Thursday, June 15th, at Riverview Park. Showtime is at 7:30 p.m. The show will then repeat on Sunday,

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DIXMOOR, Ill. - In case you missed it, Congresswoman Kelly was joined by Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Village of Dixmoor to break ground on a new water main project. Largely supported by federal funds secured, in-part by Rep. Kelly, Dixmoor’s new water main would preserve and protect the village’s critical water supply. Dixmoor’s water main infrastructure project is planned to build a 3,700 ft 12-inch water main, which would stretch from Seeley Avenue, cross south under the I-57 overpass, and east onto 13th St. in Dixmoor. The project would also cap five other water mains in the area to help prevent future water main breaks. Congresswoman Kelly celebrated the over $2M she helped secure for the project, which included funds from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the most significant commitment to public infrastructure the United States has made in decades. “These investments ar

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A bill from Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, of far south city, would hike bills for the average homeowner to $105 per quarter from $75 over the next year.

Bonnie Gooch has remained in jail since her arrest on April 5 and is scheduled to be released on June 15 per special conditions.

"I'm an old man but got a big thrill like a kid opening Christmas presents when I ripped that tag off the car," he said. "I've wanted to do it for a long time but never had the chance."

An investigation continues after a man found hiding in a Missouri barn died in an exchange of gunfire with deputies. The shooting happened Wednesday near the small town of Lockwood in southwestern Missouri.

The victim was identified as 42-year-old Amber Byrum, of St. Louis.

Adjusted for inflation, retail sales increased at an annualized rate of 2.7% from April to May. However, this small increase did nothing to change the overall downward trend in retail sales over the past year:

The Missouri Highway Patrol identified the victim as Amber L. Byrum, 42, of St. Louis.

Don Felder, former lead guitarist of the Eagles, talked to Favazz about opening for El Monstero, being in the Eagles, and more!

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Date of sighting: June 14 Location: Barton Street, between 10th and Menard in Soulard. What's going on here: We can't help but suspect this is the Moorlands peeping Tom of light poles.

Another John Fogerty tune has joined Spotify’s Billions Club. The singer’s Creedence Clearwater Revival hit “Fortunate Son" has now been streamed on the service 1 billion times. It is his second tune to achieve the milestone,…

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June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and the Missouri Alzheimer’s Association is raising awareness that what's good for your body is good for your brain.