St. Louis County doubles its grand jury capacity as courts stay hopping
St. Louis County prosecuting attorney Melissa Price Smith says her office is optimistic that in 2026 the county circuit court will move significantly more cases than last year—a feat that she says would be a boon to prosecutors, defense attorneys, and even people charged with crimes. Price Smith’s plan...
La Pâtisserie STL will reopen as La Pâtisserie Paris in St. Charles under new...
La Pâtisserie STL will reopen on Feb. 1 as La Pâtisserie Paris, inviting guests to savor a renewed vision of French tearoom charm. Nestled in the lower level at 524 S. Main St. in St. Charles, the newly reimagined space offers a French-inspired retreat where elegance, artistry and community come together. Guests can...
Man shot by St. Clair County deputies charged with stabbing family member
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — A man suspected of stabbing a family member with a knife and charging at officers has been charged, according to court documents. Clinton Trentman, of Belleville, Illinois, was charged with three counts each of aggravated domestic battery and aggravated assault of a peace officer, fireman or...
Post-Dispatch carrier gears up for retirement after 42 years of daily deliveries
For 42 years, through rain, sleet, and snow, Matt Vossen has delivered the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Until very recently, it was a seven-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year job, one that involved getting up at 1:15 a.m. every day to pick up, roll, and sort his allotment of newspapers before, beginning not long after 3 a.m.,...
Arrest warrant issued for woman in 2025 fatal DWI crash
A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant for a woman accused of driving impaired and causing a fatal crash in north city last May.
Multiple Metro East fire departments help battle blaze at water treatment plant
MILLSTADT, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A water treatment plant caught fire in Millstadt on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Millstadt Ambulance Service, the fire broke out at the Village of Millstadt Wastewater Treatment Facility on E. Laurel before 4:30 p.m. Residents are asked to stay clear of the area while first...
St. Louis Public Schools loses full accreditation
The Missouri State Board of Education voted Tuesday to strip St. Louis Public Schools of its status as a fully accredited school district, lowering its status to "provisional accreditation."
‘Career criminal’ sought after St. Louis killings still at large after Poplar Bluff raid
Thursday's multi-agency raids in Poplar Bluff uncovered drugs, weapons and more, and led to two arrests. Still at large is a wanted suspect in a double homicide: Michael Antonio McNair, Jr. McNair is wanted in connection with the Dec. 21 killing of LaTasha Brown, 45, and her daughter Paige Buckner,...
The Grilled Cheese Missouri Can’t Stop Talking About
LoveFood named Missouri’s best grilled cheese sandwich, and it’s served at The Fountain on Locust in St. Louis—featuring a secret cheese blend, sliced apples, and homemade tomato soup.
5 St. Louis restaurant favorites of Joe Edwards
If you’ve ever wandered the Delmar Loop and marveled at its eclectic mix of restaurants and nightlife, you’ve experienced the vision of Joe Edwards. The longtime community champion has been instrumental in shaping the Loop into the cultural hotspot it is today, turning historic buildings into beloved destinations and...

















