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Officers on Wednesday morning made an usual apprehension in north St. Louis County.

A loose llama wandering around north St. Louis County on Wednesday morning was saved by police and reunited with its owner.

If approved by the mayor, the proposal would go into effect June 17. Rentals in areas with commercial zoning would not be affected.

A genuine lunchtime photo today! These two folks are having a mini picnic at the edge of the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris.

CHAMPAIGN – Busey Bank is committed to building strong communities. Each year, we offer financial support toward continuing education endeavors to applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship. “We are proud to support the educational aspirations of students across our footprint through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship,” said Sandy DeMond, Senior Vice President – Director of Community Banking. “We recognize the financial challenges that come with continuing education and hope to ease that burden for students and their families. By investing in their education, we’re not only helping the students themselves, but also our communities as a whole.” Through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship Fund, $25,000 in the aggregate will be awarded annually. Funds will be disbursed through 10 individual scholarships of $2,500 throughout the Busey Bank service areas. Applicants must reside in one of the

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There may be an entire commission behind the push to mandate client-side scanning in the European Union, but there’s one truly propulsive force behind it: Commissioner Ylva Johansson, the person in charge of the Home Affairs office. Johansson is the one who penned a largely incoherent defense of the proposal back in August 2022, long […]

GRAFTON - Jersey County Circuit Clerk Daniel Schetter presented Grafton Police Chief Eric Spanton and Mayor Morrow with a check in the amount of $5,000 at the City Council meeting on May 16. Schetter’s goal was to help the smaller cities in Jersey County to bolster government services, and Grafton is one of the beneficiaries. The gift was made possible through his office from traffic ticket revenue in the county. “We need to work together to help each other and to make our communities safer for everyone,” Schetter said. Chief Spanton said, “This money will be used to purchase new handheld radios with improved reception, which will enhance officer safety and allow quicker response time.” The county provided funds last year to transition Grafton police cruisers from analog to digital radios. “We are very grateful for the continued support from the county,” said Mayor Morrow. Grafton City Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each

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A man was stabbed Tuesday evening in St. Louis after an argument over beer, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Today on TAP: Stock buybacks hit new records last year. They should be banned outright.

Foo Fighters are performing at the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Formula 1 race. Dave Grohl and company will take the stage following the events of the race's final day…

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The idea of the Tooth Fairy, a uniquely American concept, emerged from a blend of various cultural traditions, infused with a touch of Disney magic.

A regional crime summit held at the Washington University School of Medicine came five days after two influential business groups called on St. Louis’ elected leaders to set homicide reduction targets, saying the region’s high murder rate is harming the economy not only from loss of life but also as a “leading barrier to growth.”

The restaurant promises the same dishes that customers came to love during its 26 years in Lafayette Square, as well as some new bar and grill items, a large outdoor dining space, and a mix of old and new artwork.

One of the tallest buildings in downtown St. Louis, a 1960s-era tower now used for offices and an apartment complex, is for sale.

Missouri Technology Corp. has committed funding to five St. Louis-based startups in its latest cohort of venture capital investments.

The expansion is fueled by the company’s growth in the global financial services sector, with a five-year compound annual growth rate of nearly 50%.

ALTON – Marquette Catholic’s star-studded seven had a well-attended sendoff to the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Meet on Wednesday morning at the high school. Explorers’ Head Girls Track and Field Coach Tim Turnbeaugh said it was a wonderful turnout and a great gathering with about 50 people in attendance. “Today is a memorable day,” Turnbeaugh explained. “They gave us rosaries and we have a celebration and then they will give the kids a fine meal tonight. Marquette treats the girls like the champions they are. They won a lot of meets this year as a team. The girls won the Staunton Invitational, the conference meet, the East Alton-Wood River Relays, and tied for first at the East Alton-Wood River Invitational. We have freshmen going to state on the team which makes it addictive for everyone else.” Senior Sammy Hentrich leads the Explorers state qualifiers and will participate in the long jump, triple jump, and 4 x 200 relay team. Hentrich

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Lone Jack Police Chief Tim Cosner was confused. His state senator, Mike Cierpiot, was on the line asking him about a request to fund radio equipment in the state budget. He needed details, Cierpiot told Cosner, in order to pass them along to Senate Appropriations Chairman Lincoln Hough. Cosner had no clue what Cierpiot was talking about. But after a few minutes it dawned on him: Cierpiot thought he was on the phone with the Lone Jack Fire District. Both men had a laugh, and recovering from the…