Search Underway for Suspect in Bus Shooting in Marine Villa, St. Louis Police Urge...
An argument on a Metro bus in Marine Villa escalated into gunfire leaving one man critically injured on a Sunday evening, authorities are now on the hunt for the shooter, urging the public to come forward with information. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police reported that the incident took place at approximately 9 p.m....
State takes money back from St. Louis charter schools after surprise adjustment
Last week, David Blank, the acting CEO of City Garden Montessori School, watched as $104,661 vanished from the school’s bank account. And City Garden wasn’t alone: All 18 St. Louis charter schools and all 20 in Kansas City saw money taken away, through no fault of their own, long after they’d spent it—clawed back by...
Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Oklahoma Brace for Historic Christmas Day Warmth With 100+...
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A remarkable late-December warm surge is expected to peak on Christmas Day, with forecast data pointing to more than 100 potential record-breaking temperatures across the Midwest and central Plains. Meteorologists say the setup could make Christmas 2025 one of the warmest on record for many...
Giant of amateur golf earns USGA’s highest honor. She grew up in KC’s Northtown
Ellen Fuson Port, who attended North Kansas City High School and now lives in St. Louis, has been honored as the recipient of the U.S. Golf Association’s Bob Jones Award for 2026. The award, amateur golf’s highest honor, recognizes “an individual who demonstrates the character, integrity and respect for the game that...
Missouri Christmas Week Warmup: St. Louis Sees 20° Jump by Christmas
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, MO – Residents across the St. Louis metro area are in for an unusually warm Christmas week, with temperatures climbing steadily and highs near 70 to 75 degrees possible by Christmas Day,...
Paige Gehrig Shares Values of Kindness and Hard Work at Althoff Catholic High School
For her hard work, Paige Gehrig is a Student of the Month for Althoff Catholic High School. Gehrig, a senior, has played volleyball since her freshman year. She also joined the yearbook team early on in her high school career. She loves putting her photography skills, which she started developing...
7 Best Dog Parks in Missouri That Locals Keep Recommending
Looking for the best places in Missouri where your pup can run, romp, and meet new friends? Locals keep pointing to a handful of standout dog parks that deliver clean spaces, smart amenities, and welcoming vibes. Whether you want shady trails, splash pads, or secure fences for zoomies, these favorites check the...
What Makes St. Louis-Style Pizza So Unique (And So Controversial)?
Believe it or not, there's a type of pizza perhaps more controversial than a pineapple topping. This cheesy reason is why some love it and some hate it.
Volunteers assist troops amid holiday rush at Lambert airport
Thousands of service members are traveling home for the holidays from Lambert Airport. The U.S.O. is hosting an event called "Green Day" to support troops during their holiday travel.
Understanding the ‘why’ behind the upcoming exhibit at the Holocaust Museum
I’ll be honest. When I first read the announcement for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum’s next exhibition, one focused on the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II, I paused. Japanese American incarceration? At the Holocaust Museum?. What the exhibition shows. Opening Jan. 17,...

















