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The NHL’s free agency period opens Tuesday, but most top talent is already off the market.

The City of St. Louis has launched four new recovery programs to assist residents impacted by the May 16 tornado.

Governor JB Pritzker has chosen Christian Mitchell, a former three-term state representative and First Lieutenant in the Illinois Air National Guard, as his running mate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.

Former Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell has been chosen by Governor JB Pritzker to be his new running mate for the 2026 election.

New laws in Illinois that take effect on Tuesday include a rise in the state gas tax, a increase in the tax on nicotine and tobacco products, and the "Small Plastic Bottle Act" which bans single-use containers under six ounces in hotels with 50 rooms or more.

St. Louis County is opening a 24-hour cooling shelter at the Salvation Army through Sept. 5 to provide relief from the heat, offering essential services such as hygiene, meals, and case management.

Starting Tuesday, Illinois drivers will face higher gas prices as the state's motor fuel tax increases to over 48 cents per gallon, with local governments also imposing their own taxes, resulting in a total of over 85 cents per gallon.

FEMA has opened a new Disaster Recovery Center in Clayton to assist tornado victims seeking help with disaster assistance applications, insurance claims, and replacement of essential personal property.

ST. LOUIS - As a cold front exits the Bi-State, you can already feel the less humid air settling into the region behind it. The last of any rain or storms will exit before sunrise Tuesday morning and skies will gradually clear from northwest to southeast. The day will be sunny with highs in the [...]

Bill 5369, which proposed the development of 109 homes on 38 acres along Highway 79, was defeated in a 4-3 vote.

ST. LOUIS - City leaders in St. Louis held a special ward meeting at Union Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church to address the ongoing recovery efforts for May 16 tornado victims. Residents from the 9th and 10th wards attended the meeting on Monday evening. Topics included housing concerns, updates on FEMA assistance and youth programs. “Now [...]

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Heaney carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and Spencer Horwitz powered Pittsburgh’s offense as the Pirates cruised past the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 on Monday night to match a season high with their fourth straight victory. Heaney (4-7) allowed three hits and struck out seven with one walk on 95 [...]

A St. Louis County man admitted in court to meeting a 14-year-old girl for sex.

Hummert, 22, was killed by a sniper who began shooting at firefighters as they responded to a call for a truck fire.  

ST. LOUIS - Two teens, including a 36-year-old, were taken into custody following an on-foot police pursuit over the weekend after officials say they were carrying guns in the Fox Park neighborhood. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), District 3 officers were alerted to individuals with ski masks and man bags in [...]

A possible flaw in the emergency response system has been exposed by a man whose car was stolen from a well-known spot.

The job of lieutenant governor is open after Juliana Stratton announced she would instead run for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat in next year’s primary election.

Healthcare advocates say more than 90,000 Missourians are being denied access to the University of Missouri’s health system because of a dispute between insurance provider Anthem and MU Health Care.

The shelter received its license from the Missouri Department of Agriculture after inspectors determined it was compliant. 

According to relatives, the family informed officials, calling for help after they smelled gasoline.