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The family of a 16-year-old boy is seeking answers after two St. Louis undercover officers fatally shot him outside a gas station Sunday night.

The track list and cover art have been unveiled for the upcoming John Entwistle compilation Rarities Oxhumed - Volume One, which will be released on CD on October 21. The…

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In the St. Louis area, a range of industries could be affected by a looming railroad strike, including automotive, oil, agriculture and manufacturing.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Statue across from the Capitol was "toppled over" Sunday night according to the Secretary of State's Office.

The United States is already a global leader in traffic-related fatalities, with a thirty-percent jump in the last decade. That’s in contrast to every other developed country, which saw a decline. With that as backdrop, there’s some growing concerns about not just the safety of undercooked autonomous driving, but the extreme weight of larger electric […]

Since Alderwoman Megan Green and Alderman Jack Coatar are the only two candidates, both are guaranteed to go on to the general election on November 8.

Sugarfire St. Charles open for barbeque after weeks long clean up in the wake of historic flooding in St. Louis area in July.

The annual fest filled the streets with blues, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll across four stages.

Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said on Sunday that she believes the Democratic Party has an age problem as November’s midterm elections loom. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” McCaskill, who is now a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, told moderator Chuck Todd that she believes her party is struggling with [...]

Last night a 16-year-old St. Louis boy was shot and killed by two police officers at a gas station on the 2800 block of North Florissant Avenue in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood. Drug Enforcement and Intervention detectives were in the area when they saw several armed individuals in the gas station's parking lot, a police report says. According to KSDK, the detectives pulled into the gas station in an unmarked vehicle.

COTTAGE HILLS – Court is now in session at Kutter Park. Wood River Township held a ribbon cutting on Saturday in honor of its new “Court of Heroes.” The pickleball courts are named in honor of two individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice – Firefighter Capt. Jake Ringering and Pontoon Beach Police Officer Tyler Timmons. “Both of these young men died in the line of duty and grew up in Wood River Township,” Township Supervisor Mike Babcock said. Ringering, 37, died in a house fire on March 5, 2019. He grew up in East Alton where he served as a firefighter before going to Godfrey. Timmons, 36, died on Oct. 26, 2021, after being shot as he approached a suspect in a stolen vehicle in Pontoon Beach. Timmons joined the Pontoon Beach Police Department in 2020 after previously serving in Roxana, Worden, and Hartford. Both men are graduates of East Alton Wood River High School. Their widows, Allison Ringering and Linsey Timmons, along with the families

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The David Bowie-themed NFT sale "Bowie on the Blockchain," which had been scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 13, has been postponed in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's death.…

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A man accused of plotting to have his nephew murdered for an insurance payout has until Tuesday morning to decide if he wants to testify on his own behalf.

WOOD RIVER - Senior cheerleader Taylor Harding has been involved in 14 years of training in tumbling that transferred into her role as a cheerleader. She is in her fourth year as an Oiler cheerleader and says what she enjoys the most is "bringing the school spirit to the games and competing with my cheerleading team in the winter." Taylor thanked her mom and dad for always pushing her to be her best and that they helped get her the training she needed to improve in her sport. "My 14 years of training in tumbling have helped me a lot with the accomplishments I have made as a cheerleader," she said. "Being put in a competitive sport at such a young age really helped me with taking criticism well to be able to improve myself." Outside of cheer, Taylor said she likes to make art and jewelry and sell her work at local farmers' markets. She added that being involved in sports throughout high school has allowed her to become more of a leader in all aspects of her life. "After high school,

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Burke’s husband, longtime Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, is awaiting trial on federal corruption charges.

Letter to the Editor: I have taught in Wood River-Hartford School District #15 for 35 years with the majority of my time spent at Lewis and Clark Junior High. Kris Tharp was one of my students during my early teaching career. I remember Kris as a very good student who had the ability to motivate others. He always was willing to help and knew that hard work and cooperation were the keys to success. Even then, Kris understood the importance of doing whatever was necessary to make any situation better. Kris has continued helping others throughout his stellar career in law enforcement, whether it be at the local level in the Madison County Sheriff’s Office or as a Deputy Commander in the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis. He has protected lives and property and had a positive impact on many citizens. Kris has dedicated his life to serving his community and ensuring the safety of all individuals. Kris understands the importance of a quality education and realizes that all students

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EDWARDSVILLE - Marquette Catholic senior striker Myles Paniagua scored the only goal in brilliant fashion off a flick-on header in the Explorers' 2-1 loss at Edwardsville Saturday mid-day at Tiger Stadium. For Paniagua, it was his 12th goal of the season, among the leaders in the St. Louis area, and he's scored in every match thus far as the Explorers went to 5-2-0 on the season going into a home match Sept. 12 against Granite City at Gordon Moore Park. After the Edwardsville match, Paniagua felt the Explorers played well against a very good Tigers team. Paniagua is a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of the Month for the Explorers. "Edwardsville's a tough team," Paniagua said. "We knew we had to come out here and work hard, keep their midfield in check. I mean, they're pretty good in midfield, pretty good on the lines. Up and down the field, they're just a good team. We were there, we were there the whole game, but put away a couple of those chances, we're right there."

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