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So far, Centene has reached settlements that have been announced by more than a dozen states, requiring the nation’s largest Medicaid managed care provider to make at least $618 million in payments.

Joe Edwards, the driving force behind the Delmar Loop redevelopment over the past 50 years, says he has no plans to retire, but he is unloading some properties.

The development will include new concepts from Alpha Brewing Company, Steve's Hot Dogs, The Fountain on Locust, and Third Degree Glass Factory.

A 25-year-old rapper from St. Louis was arrested Wednesday on federal gun and drug charges.

Deion Whalen, 25, was sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter and a consecutive 10-year term for armed criminal action.

Typically, bands and music groups make stars of the lead singer: the “front man” and spokesperson who gets all the eyes and attention. So most fans do not consider the team of people working behind the scenes to make the music radio-ready — especially those who produce, mix, and master the audio. Music producers are integral to the music-making process. Producer Miya Norfleet explores the Fresh Produce Champions Battle and sits down with emcees, judges, and participants of the competition.

After focusing on K-12 schools for a while, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis decided yesterday to train his guns on universities: DeSantis, a Republican, took his most aggressive swing yet at the education establishment, announcing a proposed overhaul of the state’s higher education system that would eliminate what he called “ideological conformity.” If enacted, courses in ...continue reading "DeSantis announces program to indoctrinate college students"

EDWARDSVILLE – The intersection of North Buchanan Street and Hillsboro Avenue will be closed on Friday, February 3, for ongoing work as part of a water main replacement project. Only the intersection will be closed on Friday. Motorists will have access to the rest of North Buchanan Street and Hillsboro Avenue. North Fillmore Street, North Kansas Street, and other nearby roads can be used to bypass the intersection. It will reopen as soon as the work can be completed. The closure is needed to continue upgrading businesses and residents along North Buchanan to a new, larger water main. It is part of a project to move all of the businesses and homes on North Buchanan between Union Street and East Vandalia Street from a century-old 4-inch cast iron main to a new 12-inch water main. The City of Edwardsville appreciates the cooperation and patience of all residents and businesses during this closure. Please contact Public Works at (618) 692-7535 with any questions.

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ALTON - The Overnight Warming Center in Alton will be activating Wednesday evening, Feb. 1, 2023. The center opens at 5 p.m. at Deliverance Temple 1125 E. 6th St. in Alton.

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Fire Up St. Louis is a hands-on experience for women thinking about becoming a firefighter or paramedic.

The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors and you'll also be entered into a drawing for a trip to Florida.

The St. Louis Cardinals need to fill a number of part-time and game day positions at Busch Stadium.

Police officers are engaged in a standoff with a suspect Wednesday afternoon in Jefferson County.

Popular St. Louis rapper Arthur Pressley, better known as 30 Deep Grimeyy was sentenced in federal court today to more than 7 1/2 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The felon-in-possession charge, which Pressley pleaded guilty to last October, stemmed from a January 5, 2021, police stop during which Pressley and three other men in a 2008 Pontiac G8 were pulled over in north city. On the backseat, between Pressley and another man, sat a Beretta M9.

GODFREY - Godfrey’s Bethany Bohn has spent her adult life serving and assisting others. She began her tenure as the Village of Godfrey deputy clerk in 2012 and in 2020 she was elected to the village’s clerk position. Bethany has battled cancer since January 2019 and has accumulated a staggering amount of medical bills during that time. Her family is now in need of help because of the financial strain of treatment for her condition. A GoFundMe has been established for her to help lessen her medical debt to eliminate stress in the future for her three children Jake, Madison, and Piper, and husband, John. Some will remember Bethany as a Realtor for Landmark Realty in Godfrey before her work with the village. “Please consider donating to this fund so that Bethany can achieve peace of mind for the future of her family,” organizers of the GoFundMe said. Over the years, Bethany has served her community in many ways in numerous charities. She volunteers and has donate

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Darrius Jones, Isaiah Keys and Courtland Kent all pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal highway shooting.