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Illinois House Speaker Emanuel 'Chris' Welch on Monday gave his endorsement to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton in her bid for US Senate, highlighting what he said is her compassion and commitment to public service.

A new soybean disease, red crown rot, has emerged in Missouri, threatening to reduce crop yields significantly this season.

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investigating after two women perished in a house fire in Dutchtown.

Six Flags St. Louis will reinstitute its chaperone policy this Thursday as part of a nationwide implementation at all theme parks under the Six Flags banner.

St. Louis police are asking for the public’s help to solve a shooting last week the claimed the life of a teenager.

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have identified the victim in a fatal shooting last week in the city's Greater Ville neighborhood.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending the war. The latest steps reflect an evolving approach from the Republican president, who promised to swiftly [...]

A 24-year-old St. Louis man was taken into custody last week after fleeing from deputies in Montgomery County, Missouri, at speeds over 100 miles per hour. The pursuit ended in hair-raising fashion.

A Troy man is facing charges for allegedly threatening the Lincoln County Fair after implementing a new clear bag policy, according to records.

A man is in custody after allegedly throwing a woman off a boat at Lake of the Ozarks and leading troopers on a high-speed boat chase

The Alton Police Department is investigating after discovering a body over the weekend.

Disaster Recovery Centers in St. Louis City and County are now open extended hours for residents affected by the May 16 tornado to apply for FEMA assistance until August 11.

Missouri is on track to launch legal sports betting by December 1, and the Missouri Gaming Commission is accepting online feedback on sports betting regulations until July 16.

Two people were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 3 in Cahokia Heights late Sunday night, with the Illinois State Police investigating the cause of the crash and whether it was related to a police chase.

ST. LOUIS - Low clouds and some fog Monday morning in the wake of Sunday’s rain and storms. Visibility should improve after 7 a.m. Otherwise, Monday is expected to be warm and muggy, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Some afternoon showers may pop up south of I-70. Warm and muggy overnight, with wake-up temperatures [...]

A gun violence awareness event brought together dozens of Alton residents Sunday night to honor lives lost and promote community healing.

The flash floods that struck Texas on the Fourth of July weekend have prompted tough questions about weather alerts and public safety.

José Fermín hit his first major league home run to break a sixth-inning tie in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on a soggy Sunday. In his 159th career plate appearance, the 26-year-old Fermín smacked a sinker over the left-field fence off Jesse Chavez (0-1) with Mason Wynn on base to cap the scoring. Two rain delays totaled 4 hours, 2 minutes. The game lasted 2:38. The Braves added a run off Gordon Graceffo (3-0) in the seventh. Graceffo threw 1 2/3 innings. Ryan Helsley pitched the ninth for his 19th save.

A 50-year-old man was shot and killed overnight outside a home in Belleville.

A man accused of exposing himself in businesses is facing charges in both St. Charles and St. Louis counties.