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A St. Louis man is in police custody after he is accused of trying to set fire to homeless encampments in the Columbus Square neighborhood.

Jamaal Lamonte Jones, 27, of St. Louis, is accused in the fatal shooting of Jardyn Walker, 23, of Ferguson, on Tuesday night.

Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Craig Hellmann has disqualified defense attorney Leah Chaney from a case related to her case against Russ Faria. She had been representing a former police captain accused of lying during the Faria trials.

City, county and state transportation crews in the St. Louis area are preparing for the weekend weather.

Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam is a weekly gathering that brings jazz within reach […]

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"Sure enough, they took my dad's vase," said Dawn Roelling, an O'Fallon woman, in an interview Wednesday. "People are sick."

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Jardyn Walker, of Ferguson, Missouri. The victim’s family has been notified. UPDATE: A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder connected to this incident. Just after 1 a.m. on January 21, 2025, SLMPD officers were requested to assist the University City Police Department regarding a missing person investigation. Officers were directed to the rear of […]

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Lawmakers in Washington are once again focusing on kids, screens, and mental health. But according to Congress, Big Tech is somehow both the problem and the solution. The Senate Commerce Committee recently held a hearing on “examining the effect of technology on America’s youth.” Witnesses warned about “addictive” online content, mental health, and kids spending too much time […]

A ruling is expected at any time on a temporary injunction filed in a case that is challenging the constitutionality of a property tax cap approved by lawmakers last year.

For the first time, the informant who helped land three other St. Louis aldermen in prison spoke publicly about his work for the FBI.

ALTON- Soulcial Kitchen, the nationally recognized social enterprise known for its innovative Currency of Caring ® and Dignity on Demand initiatives, is proud to announce its first monthly Block Party for Good of 2026. WHAT: Alton Block Party for Good WHEN: January 23 | 2:00–4:00 PM WHERE: Soulcial Square | Market & 5th Street, Alton, IL The January Block Party for Good will once again transform The Alton Soulcial Square into a hub of care, connection, and community support,

Hidden Valley says this stretch of the season is peak, not just for winter sports enthusiasts, but also for the staff who are working with nearly 100 snow guns to create this wonderland all season long.

Tishaura Jones, former St. Louis mayor, was named as one of six resident fellows and two visiting fellows at the Harvard institute.

Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar for Family Night with Fredbird on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from […]

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ALTON — Sheila Goins, wife of Alton Mayor David Goins, led a tribute Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Tabernacle Baptist Church honoring Jesse Prather Jr. during the NAACP’s Dr. King Salute event. The gathering on Jan. 18, 2026, recognized Prather, a self-taught musician and longtime member of the Riverbend Community Gospel Choir, who died on May 11, 2025. Prather, born Aug. 16, 1978, was remembered for his resilience and musical talent that deeply impacted the local community. “As

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland, pulling a dramatic reversal shortly after insisting he wanted to get the island "including right, title and ownership.” In a post on his social media site, Trump [...]