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Ghada Ead taught at MICDS for about five years, but is now suing the private school for discrimination.

The St. Louis Federal Reserve on Thursday named economist Alberto Musalem as its new president and CEO, succeeding James Bullard, who resigned over the summer.

The infighting led to an early adjournment, preventing nearly 100 bills from being referred to committee.

Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]

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Billy Joel and Sting's concert at Busch Stadium will be the first time they've performed together in St. Louis.

Demand for MOBUCKS loans was so great, available funding was exhausted in six hours on Tuesday, a news release from state Treasurer Vivek Malek said.

Missouri’s second-longest serving member of Congress announced Thursday he will not seek a ninth term. U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, a Republican who turns 72 this year, said in a social media post that he made the decision to leave Congress “after a lot of thoughtful discussion with my family.” With the announcement, Luetkemeyer joins about two dozen Democrats and 14 Republicans in the U.S. House who have said they will not seek re-election this year. “As we look to the future, I believe…

See Cortex . . . aglow! This FREE winter-themed photo op features lighted snowflakes and illuminated trees. Drive by or stop for a selfie with the snowflakes to remember the […]

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than one million twinkling lights, beautiful […]

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If you love to irrationally hate, you’ll hate this. The Iowa legislature recently shat out a bill that allowed the state to start punishing people for not being straight and/or white. It was signed into law by another hateful person, Governor Kim Reynolds — the head of (this) state that recently made it clear she’s […]

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a fatal crash involving a St. Louis man late Wednesday evening.

It took awhile for the United Football League to become official, but once it did, it came with a treat for St. Louis football fans: The Battlehawks will return for their third spring football season in five years.

WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department officially swore in its newest probationary officer at the Wood River City Council meeting earlier this week. At the meeting, City Clerk Danielle Sneed administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Probationary Police Officer Morgan Davis. After being officially sworn in, Officer Davis received a brand new badge from Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells. The department congratulated their newest member with an announcement on their Facebook page . “Congratulations to Morgan Davis, now known as Officer Morgan Davis, who took the oath of office this evening at the Wood River City Council meeting for the position of Probationary Police Officer,” they said. “Officer Davis will start Police Academy next week and will be patrolling the streets of Wood River after receiving her academy training! We welcome Officer Davis to the City of Wood River!” A recording of the Wood River City Council meeting

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Sens. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Nick Schroer said they were considering campaigns for Congress on Thursday.

Jan. 4 is recognized as National Missouri Day, according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.

WOOD RIVER - Five Below announced on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, that it will open its doors in Wood River next to the Walmart Supercenter in Wood River Plaza on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. Considerable excitement has brewed regarding the Five Below opening in Wood River, Mayor Tom Stalcup said. “It is like a Dollar General type of store with merchandise that is $5 and below,” the mayor said. “It will be in the right section of where Walmart is located. There was a pizza place in that area and they agreed to move down a few doors to accommodate Five Below.” Five Below also plans to open an Alton location in the old Shop 'N Save area . Five Below Inc. is an American chain of specialty discount stores that prices most of its products at $5 or less, plus a smaller assortment of products priced up to $25. Founded by Tom Vellios and David Schlessinger and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the chain is aimed at tweens and teens.

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Since legal sales of medical marijuana started in Missouri in 2020 and adult recreational cannabis in 2023, business around all things marijuana has become a billion-dollar business. Missouri Independent journalist Rebecca Rivas talks about her recent coverage of Missouri’s cannabis industry, including a 60,000-product recall – and how lawsuits and politics could shape the industry in 2024.

The Soulard Art Gallery presents the artwork of the Jacoby Arts Center's resident artists along with small works by local St. Louis artists. The Jacoby Arts Center resident artists represent […]

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