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Ingrassia, a Green ally and early member of the board’s progressive wing, had opted not to run for reelection next month.

ShotSpotter claims its gunshot detection tech is something cities battling gun violence just can’t (almost literally) live without. Data generated by cities paying millions for the tech often says otherwise. On multiple occasions over the past few years, cities have terminated their contracts with ShotSpotter, citing the tech’s overall uselessness. Cops in Newark, New Jersey […]

A University of Missouri medical research study of IBS and mental health found a link between gut health and anxiety, depression, suicide.

Richie Sambora says he’s proud that the Bon Jovi song “It’s My Life” became an inspiration for Ukrainians as they were dealing with the initial days of the Russian invasion. "I am proud…

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A successful Thursday at the Missouri State Capitol for those hoping to see sports betting legalized.

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. — Lake County deputies are looking for two men they said stole a car Thursday afternoon from a driveway with a two-year-old boy inside and ran over his pregnant mother. It all started around 3:35 p.m. in the 16000 block of Route 137 in unincorporated Libertyville when the 34-year-old woman got back home. [...]

Nearly half a million dollars have been raised for Janae Edmondson, who faces a long road to recovery after a tragedy last weekend in St. Louis.

Robert Trujillo has officially spent two decades in Metallica. The bassist first joined the metal legends on February 24, 2003. In an Instagram post marking the milestone, Trujillo writes, "Crazy…

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"Accountability is layered," Congresswoman Cori Bush stated.

Missouri is one of just two states without a law banning distracted driving for all motorists. Although dozens of states have expanded their bans, Missouri’s law only applies to drivers under 21. Reporter Eric Berger, shares his insights into the different ways these laws have been implemented across the country. He’s joined by former Missouri Republican state representative Jeff Porter, who unsuccessfully sponsored legislation three times to limit hand-held cellphone use.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 held an informational meeting at Lincoln Middle School on Feb. 16, during which they discussed the possible upgrades that could be made to District 7 schools if the zero-tax-rate-change bond referendum on the ballot for the April 4 election passes. In January, the Board of Education voted unanimously to put a $100 million zero-tax-rate change bond referendum on the ballot this spring. If it passes, District 7 would be able to issue $100 million in bonds for safety and security upgrades, critical maintenance, and more, including but not limited to: Double-entry doors for improved safety and security at seven schools, which would bring double-entry to all 13 District 7 schools Renovation and reconstruction of the 1925 Lincoln Middle School building Remediation of asbestos and construction of a new wing of classrooms at Hamel Elementary School Safe and accessible playgrounds at all primary and intermediate schools

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Whitesnake is revisiting their 2008 comeback album, Good To Be Bad, with a new reissue. They’re set to drop the new retrospective Still Good To Be Bad on April 28, just a few days after…

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A special judge has been appointed to oversee the Missouri Attorney General's effort to remove St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner from office.

Amid the torrent of news this week, the biggest story was the ongoing controversy embroiling St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner that stems from a St. Louis man causing a crash that seriously injured a 17-year-old girl who was visiting from out of town. Missouri’s Attorney General is attempting to use a legal procedure to remove her from office and St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones says Gardner has lost the trust of the people. Gardner says she’s not fully to blame and that calls for her to step down are political stunts that undermine the will of the people. STLPR reporter Rachel Lippmann discusses this story.

Republican Councilman Dennis Hancock's call for Gardner to resign is among the first from St. Louis County elected officials.