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ST. LOUIS - In collaboration, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) and the FBI seized as many as 60 guns in several locations across St. Louis. The police department shared the announcement yesterday on social media, emphasizing its task to fight against violent crime. SLMPD and FBI St. Louis say the guns were found [...]

Lift For Life Academy Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of a new endowment fund: The Mary Ann Millstone, LaVerne Branson Opportunity Fund. This permanent fund will provide vital financial aid to current students, alumni, and educational staff of Lift For Life Academy as they pursue college degrees, technical training in trades and construction, […]

Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album Born To Run is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the milestone will be celebrated by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music.The center has…

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A drug dealer pleaded guilty Tuesday to shooting at an undercover St. Louis officer while the officer was investigating drug activity.

ST. LOUIS - Many storm victims are living in shelters across the St. Louis area after the May 16 tornado. However, one woman said she doesn't want to leave what she has left. "This is my home, like the back part of my home," Gwen Hudgins said. "My son was in the back of the [...]

The incident happened near Interstate 55, firefighters said.

St. Louis firefighters rescued children and an adult after a school bus got caught in a sinkhole.

GRANITE CITY - Six Mile Regional Library District will offer several special activities and services over the next few months. The library has two locations in Granite City. Like most Illinois libraries, they will host their Summer Reading Program throughout June and July. But Executive Director Tina Hubert explained that the library tries to go above and beyond to provide resources to people within their communities. “We actually serve Granite City, Mitchell and Pontoon Beach,” she said. “If you live anywhere in 62040, I’d just encourage people to come in and get their library card.” From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 7, 2025, community members can check out a Scrapbook Workshop at the library at their Johnson Road location. The library will also host “crafternoons” on upcoming Saturdays. These 18+ craft workshops run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 14 and 2–3:30 p.m. on July 5 and Aug. 9, at the Delmar location. Expert-led

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Ingram Marine Group (Ingram), the largest barge operator on the inland waterways, showcased its operations and planned investments in the bi-state St. Louis region during the opening session of FreightWeekSTL 2025. Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, the virtual panel session on June 2 featured Dan Lester, Senior Vice President of Business Development at […]

Metallica has shared the progress of their ongoing blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross, which kicked off in April alongside the start of the band's U.S. tour.According to…

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The victim's car left the road and struck a bridge support in the median, police said.

The man was found injured in the Hyde Park neighborhood last week. Tuesday, a homicide investigation was opened after the hospital told police how he died.

Authorities have identified the victim of a deadly shooting that possibly stemmed from a road rage encounter Saturday afternoon in Jennings.

ALTON — Former Alton detectives and Chris Rhodes, a reporter for Riverbender.com, will appear in a special broadcast on the Bonnie Woodward case airing on ABC’s 20/20 at 8 p.m. Central Time on Friday, June 6, 2025. The program will also be available to stream on Hulu starting Saturday, June 7, 2025. Rhodes, who extensively covered the Woodward trial for Riverbender.com, was interviewed by ABC 20/20 a few months ago to provide insight into the case. In a statement, Rhodes said, “I was interviewed for ABC 20/20 for the Bonnie Woodward case. It was an interesting process. I am looking forward to watching the show on Friday night." The special focuses on the 2010 murder of Bonnie Woodward and the subsequent trial of Roger Carroll, who was charged with her murder on April 12, 2018. Carroll was sentenced on Oct. 1, 2020, in Jersey County Court to 45 years for first-degree murder and 25 years for use of a firearm. The sentencing was rendered by Honorable Judge Eric Pistorius.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - The death toll of the car crash at a Chatham after-school program is up to five following the passing of an eight-year-old boy on Monday. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon announced in a news release that Bradley Lund of Springfield passed away after sustaining blunt force injuries in the crash at [...]

PIASA - Outfielder Sydney Valdes was a standout for the Southwestern Piasa Birds softball squad in Spring 2025. Sydney is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. Southwestern High School’s Sydney Valdes has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Valdes, an outfielder for the Piasa Birds softball team, batted well over .400 during the recent season. Head coach Amanda Edwards praised Valdes for her versatility and commitment to the team. “She’s a strong hitter and has won all-conference awards,” Edwards said. “She loves her role and wherever it is in college she will make a difference. Lincoln Land is a phenomenal school.” Valdes will now prepare for the next step in her athletic career at the collegiate level.

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The Senate seat, which takes in Ferguson, Overland, University City and UMSL, now is held by Brian Williams, who sources say may run for St. Louis County Executive in 2026