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ST. LOUIS — Police on Monday identified a man found dead Friday morning in Deer Creek as Randal Howland, 62, of the 500 block of Atalanta Avenue in Webster Groves.

Today is International Cat Day, and there are many other days in August to celebrate your furry best friends! Centerstone's Lynda Killoran provides insight into how great it is and how challenging it can be to care for our pets. Still, the best benefit is a decrease in mental health struggles—as it releases the "happy hormones" known as oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin! After a bad day at school or work, many people look forward to being home with someone or something they love. Coming home to a beloved pet can be truly comforting. Cats, dogs…a multitude of animals are often considered best friends - they are loyal, loving, and can often sense when their human is feeling a little low. Studies show that pets can make us happier by lowering blood pressure and releasing the "happy hormones" known as oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. "Having a pet also makes people feel less lonely," says Lynda Killoran, therapist at Centerstone. "For those who struggle with sadness

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This post will serve as the start of what will be a familiar cycle for fans of Nintendo. I’m going to show you something cool that Nintendo fans did, you’re going to get moderately excited, and then you’ll immediately become depressed when you realize that Nintendo will absolutely shut this cool project down in the […]

The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Australian pop legend and actress Olivia Newton-John, who died Monday morning after a long battle with cancer. John Travolta, who famously starred opposite…

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A 10-day search for a pickup driver who struck 17-year-old Matthew Nikolai in front of Ted Drewes on July 29 came to an end today. Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police have arrested 25-year-old Jacob Adler of St. Louis County for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and tampering with evidence.

Alice Cooper will be celebrating Halloween weekend this year with The Original Misfits in the Lone Star State. The shock rocker will join the reunited horror-punk icons -- featuring original…

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For the rest of August, would-be adopters can pick out a four-legged friend for just $25 in fees. 

ALTON - Carli Foersterling and Hayley Porter are two softball players and leaders that are almost impossible to replace in a program. The two girls have graduated from Marquette Catholic, but their legacy will live on with the other players they have inspired. Carli is embarking on a continuation of her softball career at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville and plans to major in pharmaceutical science. Hayley has already been a Tucker's Automotive Repair and Tire Female Athlete of the Month for Marquette and now it is Carli's turn to shine in the honor. "I chose this school (Southwestern Illinois College) because it is one of the best JUCO’s in the area, I really like the coach, and I get to play with some of my best friends," she said. Marquette head girls softball Coach Dan Wiedman said the Porter and Foersterling families have been tireless volunteers for our softball program. "Debbie and Jessica have helped with fundraising by coordinating and working concessions

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Lyn Montgomery and the 18,000 flight attendants she represents want one thing more than anything else in their contract negotiations with Southwest Airlines: Respect.

ALTON - Amoriah Gray, the 7-year-old author of “Amoriah’s Magic Afro Puffs,” will be holding a book signing event from 4-5 p.m. on August 10 at the Boys & Girls Club of Alton at 2512 Amelia St. in Alton. This event will cap off what’s been a busy summer for Amoriah, touring her book at everything from daycares to entrepreneur expos and even two City Halls. Copies of “Amoriah’s Magic Afro Puffs” will be available for $10 at the next book signing, in addition to T-shirts for $10, custom affirmations with your child’s name and adjectives for $10, and coloring book kits for $3. Angela Gray, Amoriah’s mother, said the Boys & Girls Club has been very supportive of Amoriah and that she plans to return there each year. Amoriah’s summer book tour kicked off with an event on Juneteenth (June 19) at James Killion Park in Alton, which Gray said went well. “It was our first year attending a vendor event, and it was very

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate, along party lines, passed a sweeping energy, health care, climate and tax package Sunday afternoon, following an overnight marathon of votes that resulted in just …

A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with a fatal hit and run near Ted Drewes last month.

ALTON - Juniors Parker Mayhew and Nate Bartlett won the championship of the Riverbend Tennis Open in the boys under 16 division and had an outstanding summer of play. The Redbird teammates defeated James McKeever and Alex Teutken, also from Alton, and Caden and Ryne Breyer from Civic Memorial. Parker and Nate are selections for the Auto Butler Alton High Athlete of the Month. Mayhew played number one singles and doubles for the Redbirds and Bartlett played number six singles and three doubles. Coach Jesse Macias said: “The nice part about playing summer tennis tournaments is that you have the opportunity to play with different partners. I don’t think Parker and Nate played together at all during the season, but they played well in the Riverbend Open. "Both players are steady from the baseline and they are aggressive at the net. They make a good team.” While Mayhew has been a varsity member and all-conference performer since his freshman year, Bartlett cracked

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Beverly Logan, 32, was last seen in January.

A St. Louis man pleaded guilty on Monday to drug-conspiracy and murder-for-hire charges after his drug organization attempted to use a confidential Drug Enforcement Agency source to kill a man who owed him money. Kevin Cunningham admitted in court that he contacted higher-ranking members of a drug conspiracy to arrange for the murder of a man who owed him more than $100,000 in drug-related debts. According to a federal indictment, a Mexico-based member of the drug group told a secret Drug Enforcement Administration source connect with a woman working with the drug organization for more details on the hit.

President Joe Biden approved Governor Mike Parson's request for a federal disaster declaration in Missouri following the July 25-28 flash flooding event in the St. Louis region.