Suspect detained in MetroBus shooting investigation Detectives have detained a person of interest after a man was shot and killed after getting off a MetroBus near the Delmar Loop Wednesday afternoon.

Suspect detained in MetroBus shooting investigation

Swansea sex offender charged with distributing pornography to minors in park

District 7 board splits on how to approach school safety Some members pushed for stronger physical safety measures, while others emphasized students’ mental and emotional well-being.

Edwardsville District 7 board sets priorities, splits on safety focus

State Street, Lincoln Avenue set for makeover in downtown O’Fallon

Spire construction along South Grand frustrates local businesses “Spire’s torn up our entire street. They’ve been out here for months.” Jason Powell works at TRX Tattoos and Piercings, which sits along South Grand where Spire has been installing new gas...

Spire construction along South Grand frustrates local businesses

New police training center nears open in St. Louis area A new, cutting-edge law enforcement training center in the St. Louis area is inching closer to being completed. We’re talking about the Center for Advanced Skills Training in Law Enforcement (CASTL…

New police training center nears open in St. Louis area

Belleville Police and MEOC partner up to reduce violence The Belleville City Council approved a memorandum of understanding this week that outlines a working relationship between the city’s police department and Metro East Organizing Coalition (MEOC).

Belleville Police and MEOC partner up to reduce violence

Officer-involved shooting in Wildwood leaves one hospitalized A St. Louis County police officer was involved in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in Wildwood, authorities said.

Officer involved shooting in Wildwood leaves one hospitalized

Mehlville Fire hosts regional tower rescue training First responders from multiple agencies are undergoing regional tower rescue training in South County and St. Jacob, Ill. The exercises, hosted by the Mehlville Fire Protection District, were obser…

Mehlville Fire hosts regional tower rescue training

Neighbors seek testing at former contaminated site Plans for a youth golf recreational center cause community activists to call for new environmental testing at a once highly contaminated north St. Louis property.

Neighbors seek testing at former contaminated site

Six more bills headed to Kehoe’s desk More legislation is headed to the desk of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe. So far this week, the Missouri Legislature has fully passed six bills. This includes a proposed directive on peace officer li…

Six more bills headed to Kehoe’s desk

Centralia man charged in shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured Investigators with the Illinois State Police arrested a Centralia man Tuesday in connection with a shooting over the weekend that left one person dead.

Centralia man charged in shooting that left 1 dead, 3 injured

Eckert’s Farm announces early start to strawberry season Eckert’s Farm is opening its pick-your-own strawberry season early on Thursday, April 23, thanks to warm weather and a strong crop.

Eckert's Farm announces early start to strawberry season

Officials again warn of invasive ‘crazy worm’ found in Missouri, other states There are no effective eradication methods for the worm.

Officials again warn of invasive 'crazy worm' found in Missouri, other states

Survivor speaks as investigators return to unsolved home explosion Eight months after a mysterious blast in north St. Louis County, a new investigation is underway.

Survivor speaks as investigators return to unsolved home explosion

Man shot and killed near Delmar Loop Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday afternoon near the Delmar Loop.

Man shot and killed near Delmar Loop

St. Louis THC shop to shut down over illegal sales Pressure STL, a south St. Louis smoke shop, will shut down and destroy its products after Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway accused the business of selling illegal THC products, including…

St. Louis THC shop to shut down over illegal sales

Glen Carbon Elementary Students Learn Anti-Bullying Lessons Glen Carbon Elementary kindergarteners learn to identify and report bullying with counselor Emily Webb, using the Second Step program in Edwardsville CUSD #7.

Glen Carbon Elementary Students Learn Anti-Bullying Lessons

WWII Survivor Visits Collinsville High School to Share Story of His Undying Commitment to Ten Fallen U.S. Airmen WWII survivor Tony Foulds visits Collinsville HS, honoring 10 fallen US airmen of B-17 Mi Amigo who saved his life in 1944 Sheffield crash.

WWII Survivor Visits Collinsville High School to Share Story of His Undying Commitment to Ten Fallen U.S. Airmen

Joe Buck to host new sports-themed ‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ show Joe Buck, a longtime sports broadcaster with strong St. Louis ties, will soon host a new show called “ESPN Jeopardy!,” a sports-themed spinoff of the classic TV game show.

Joe Buck to host new sports-themed 'ESPN Jeopardy!' show

Where could St. Louisan Jeremiyah Love be picked in the NFL Draft? The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and St. Louis native Jeremiyah Love could very well end up among the first players picked.

Where could St. Louisan Jeremiyah Love be picked in the NFL Draft?

Man stole more than $3K in perfumes from south county Ulta, police say ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A St. Louis man is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of designer fragrances from a beauty store in south St. Louis County earlie…

Man stole more than $3K in perfumes from south county Ulta, police say

Illinois launches new tax credits for environment-friendly film projects Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced a new tax incentive that gives film and TV productions an extra tax break if they meet environmental sustainability standards.

Illinois launches new tax credits for environment-friendly film projects

Arraignment set for Wentzville man facing child porn charge A Wentzville man is scheduled to appear in court next month after being caught with more than 120 videos of child pornography on storage devices.

Arraignment set for Wentzville man facing child porn charge

Union sues Illinois State University over hiring replacement workers AFSCME Council 31 has sued Illinois State University for hiring temporary replacement workers in violation of the Employment of Strikebreakers Act, and is seeking an injunction to prevent the repla…

Union sues Illinois State University over hiring replacement workers

Weekend fire closes west Belleville restaurant. Its future is uncertain

St. Louis County Police warn of fraudulent traffic ticket scam St. Louis County Police are warning residents about a traffic-related scam circulating in the area, in which individuals have received fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the St. Louis Cou…

St. Louis County Police warn of fraudulent traffic ticket scam

Missouri man charged after dancing naked at an ALDI grocery store A Missouri man accused of dancing naked at an ALDI grocery store earlier this month now faces a criminal charge.

Missouri man charged after dancing naked at an ALDI grocery store

75-year-old with manslaughter conviction arrested for shooting A man convicted of involuntary manslaughter more than 30 years ago was arrested last week for a shooting at his home.

75-year-old with manslaughter conviction arrested for shooting

FIRST LOOK: Royals, Hallmark share photos of downtown baseball stadium The Crown is officially downtown!

FIRST LOOK: Royals, Hallmark share photos of downtown baseball stadium