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For as much promise as artificial intelligence shows in making life better, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is worried. The tech leader who has done so much to develop AI and make it accessible to the public says the technology could have life-altering effects on nearly everything, particularly if deployed by the wrong hands. There’s a […]

Heat Advisory in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday. Today's high will reach a sizzling 95 degrees with a low tonight of 75. The day will be mostly sunny, hot, and humid, making it feel like 110 degrees at times. Winds will be light from the south-southeast with some gusts up to 15 mph. UV levels are very high, so don't forget your sunscreen! Air quality is moderate with low pollen counts for grass, ragweed, and trees, and mold is also low. Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the peak heat hours. If you must be outside, take frequent breaks in the shade or air conditioning. Tomorrow, expect another hot day with a high near 98 and a low around 76. It will be partly sunny and very humid, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. The heat will feel dangerous again, with feels-like temperatures soaring above 100 degrees. Be prepared for sudden storms and keep an eye on the sky in the afternoon. For the latest updates, visit https://riverbender.com/weather .

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District 3 is investigating a stealing incident that occurred on June 23, 2025 in the 1700 block of Park Avenue. Around 3:30 p.m. on June 23, a victim contacted police to report she had just arrived at her residence when she was approached by an unknown male suspect asking for money. At that point, the […]

The post PHOTOS: Suspect Wanted for Theft in Lafayette Square appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

This story was originally published by KCUR 89.3.   In July 2023, LaTonya Williams, volunteer president of the school board in St. Joseph, Missouri, posted photos on her personal Facebook page of recent purchases from Target. Among them were rainbow pillows and other colorful items she found in the dollar bin, intended for use at […]

Based on capacity needs for declining enrollment, the footprint for SLPS would drop from 68 schools to 31, according to the analysis.

Earlier this month, CBS wimped out and paid Donald Trump a $16 million bribe to settle a completely baseless lawsuit — and to buy regulatory approval of their $8 billion merger with Skydance. The result is now going to be a CBS owned by Trump’s close billionaire friends, the Ellison family, who are clearly signaling […]

The home in the 4100 block of Tyrolean Avenue was on fire about 12:30 a.m.

Federal prosecutors say Tonia Haddix, who was featured in the HBO documentary series "Chimp Crazy," violated the terms of her bond by keeping a mature female chimpanzee in her basement.

In a 6-1 decision, the high court reversed a lower court’s 2024 ruling allowing both Florissant and St. Louis County to both impose a 3% sales tax on marijuana products.

“An extraordinary writ of quo warranto does not apply in this matter and should not serve to oust a democratically elected sheriff,” the filing says.

Offer calls for 20% wage increase over 4 years, a $5,000 bonus, faster progression to the top of the pay scale, and more vacation and sick leave.

DNA testing and decades-old fingerprints helped identified the man who was pulled from the banks of the Mississippi River near Rush Island in September 1994.

The International Institute and its Latino Outreach initiative will work to lure those of Hispanic or Asian descent — with citizenship or a green card — to the region.

Crews are working to repair a large water main break in Glendale, Missouri, which is expected to take 12 hours and has caused cloudy or discolored water in the area.

Approximately 9% of Missourians say they have significant medical bills they can’t pay. In the St. Louis region, physicians groups have filed hundreds of lawsuits to collect unpaid debt. New research in the open-access journal JAMA Network Open found groups sued those in zip codes with low-income and Black residents more.

The Post-Dispatch's own Weatherbird, the oldest daily cartoon in American newspapers, is still going strong after nearly 125 years.

SIUE students are investigating, and helping solve, old cases through a unique partnership with police.