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The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the third quarter of 2021 for 435 domestic airports.

A report last year showed the county's average median household income is 53.2% higher than the statewide median.

The vehicle rolled backward and overturned as its driver tried to scale a rock wall. A passenger, Gene E. Skaggs, was partly thrown off and died.

Librarians and others say censorship attempts like banning books reflect anxiety about cultural change.

Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski told his diminishing flock Sunday that 'every aspect' of ministry and institutions will be assessed for change.

Bail system worked as it is intended for man accused of domestic violence, says defense attorney.

Drawings for permits were submitted to the city Jan. 21 and have been approved.

After relocating to 6253 Delmar, the longtime Japanese restaurant will have a refreshed menu, a modern atmosphere, and a new generation at the helm.

Veterans suffering from certain medical conditions became eligible for “presumptive” VA disability benefits last year. But their claims are adding to the agency’s huge backlog.

St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. - One person was shot and killed early Monday morning inside of a Chesterfield residence. The shooting happened at about 5 a.m. in the 14700 block of Olive Boulevard. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where they were later pronounced dead. The Chesterfield Police said, "all occupants who were present inside [...]

FESTUS, Mo. - FInal goodbyes start Monday for the Festus Fire Chief. Kevin Cremer died from COVID-19 complications. Chief Kevin Cremer died a week ago at age 48 after battling COVID for weeks. A visitation will be held Monday afternoon into this evening then funeral services will take place Tuesday. He had been part of [...]

Modeling good behavior, setting boundaries, and replacing technology with healthy alternatives are among the ways that parents can limit kids' screen time.

Save on your child's next shopping spree by visiting one of these local businesses or events.

Five bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home with guest cottage

January 28, 2022

ST. LOUIS - Monday will be a quiet day with mostly sunny skies and mild temps. High temperatures will reach the low-50s. The major winter storm arrives by Tuesday and continues through Thursday. A Winter Weather Watch is in effect starting Tuesday evening. It will still be mild on Tuesday with some showers in the [...]

Two weeks after a Cole County judge stripped local health agencies of their ability to issue orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, a top official in the state health department predicted the impact would be much more far-reaching. “The pending litigation is going to shut down most (local public health agency) activities, and based […]

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Health care professionals had high hopes that rapid vaccination of our entire U.S. population would slow COVID-19 transmission and stem the disproportionately high death count in the United States. We also hoped to avoid more concerning mutations that are inevitable when viruses multiply unchecked. I lost my mother to COVID-19 in November of 2020, less […]

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In October 2021 I booked an Amtrak trip to Chicago for a weekend next month. At that time the trip was scheduled to take 5 hours 40 minutes to Chicago Union Station, via Lincoln Service.  This is faster than it has been over the years — improving every year since ...