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On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR reporters talk with St. Louis residents before Mayor Cara Spencer's State of the City. We also take a look at whether St. Charles County could be in the process of a big political shift toward the Democrats. And we also explore the history of protest music both inside and outside the St. Louis region.

Wentzville fire captain Tommy Shine was escorted home on Friday afternoon in an emotional homecoming. Shine died unexpectedly in Chicago due to cardiac arrest. The community honored his life and service.

The speaker of Iran’s Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, said Friday that Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz again amid the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, contradicting President Trump, who said the strait was “open for business” earlier in the day. His remarks came as Trump was on stage delivering a speech in Arizona at a [...]

Midnight Madness held at the WWT Raceway Drag Strip features street legal drag racing, drifting, DJs, contests and attractions - all the things you remember about the greatest all-ages party […]

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The FIFA World Cup original trophy made its one and only stop in St. Louis on Friday, drawing numerous soccer fans to Westport Plaza.

While a nationwide firetruck shortage is leaving many departments with aging equipment, one local crew found a workaround.

Back in January, we covered Trump’s audacious lawsuit demanding $10 billion from his own IRS over the 2019-2020 leak of his tax returns by IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn (who is currently serving a five-year prison sentence for the leak, meaning the system that Trump claims failed him actually worked just fine). It’s also worth remembering […]

EDWARDSVILLE — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Buchanan and Park in Edwardsville blocked the road for a period of time Friday morning, April 17, 2026, according to Cathy Hensley, a spokesperson for the City of Edwardsville. “At least one person was reportedly injured in the crash,” Hensley said Friday afternoon. No other details were yet known about the accident.

Key takeaways: Excessive drinking can cause many problems, including brain, liver, skin, stomach and pregnancy issues. If alcohol is part of your outdoor fun, take it slow, and take breaks. Call 9-1-1 if someone needs quick medical attention. Your primary care provider can link you with resources to help quit drinking. Warm weather means more outdoor activities involving alcohol. The dangers How quickly can binge drinking turn problematic? “Very easily,”

A judge has denied a new trial for former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery after he was stripped of his elected title in December.

A renewed dispute between the St. Louis County Council and County Executive Sam Page escalated this week, centered on lease negotiations for a new county headquarters.

Now that Iron Maiden is finally getting into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, wouldn't it be a shame if the studio where they recorded one of their best-known…

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