Prairie Farms Closing Missouri Facility, More Than 100 Jobs Lost
Prairie Farms has informed Missouri regulators that they will be ceasing operations at a facility in St. Louis as of Friday, October 30, 2026 impacting 107 workers.
Madison mayor claims threats, harassment drove her out of reelection bid
(The Center Square) – Madison’s mayor says threats, harassment and her mental health are driving her out of the race for reelection. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway on Friday released an open letter that explained that she is no longer running for mayor. “After much reflection, I have decided not to seek reelection in April. It has been a tremendous honor to be your mayor. We have moved Madison forward and our record proves that. But for me, the price of serving has become too high. This was not an ea
Man charged with murder in June shooting
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A man is facing a murder charge, accused of shooting and killing a man in June. St. Louis City prosecutors charged 21-year-old Terry E. Webster Jr. on Oct. 16 with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is accused of shooting and killing 43-year-old Ron Banks.
Olivette Chevys Fresh Mex closes its doors
The independent owners of Chevys Fresh Mex on Tesson Ferry Road confirmed their South County location will remain open following the October 25 closure of the Olivette branch.
Controversy over what AG calls ‘demonic’ statue going in Fox Park Neighborhood
Dr. Heather Sweeney of the Gateway Foundation, which is permanently loaning the piece, says it represents female strength and resilience: a woman who carries her roots wherever she goes, with braids that signify strength.
Major East St. Louis Sweep Nets 24 Felony Charges
Illinois State Police and special task forces including the FBI and local police recently completed a crackdown of East St. Louis that resulted in 24 felony charges.
Portion of I-170 closed after mail spills on roadways near Brentwood
ST. LOUIS – All lanes are closed on a portion of Interstate 170 Monday afternoon after mail spilled onto roadways near Brentwood. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on northbound I-170 near I-64. Crews are working to clear the scene. It is unclear how long the closure […]
Missouri Weather: St. Louis Hits 83° Before Halloween Showers, Clock Change Nov 1
St. Louis temperatures reach 83 degrees Thursday before showers threaten Halloween weekend plans.
Suit seeking SLPS board member’s removal won’t come to a head until after closure...
Even before Robert Harvey was sworn into the Board of Education for the St. Louis Public Schools last February, questions swirled about whether he qualified for the position. State law requires that school board members have spent the previous three years living in the district they seek to represent. But evidence suggested Harvey had only moved to the city two years earlier.
Metro-east police officer decertified for making false statements on job applications
A member of a prominent family in metro-east emergency services has been decertified as a police officer. Last month, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board adopted the recommendations of an administrative law judge and a certification review panel by decertifying Jerame Simmons Jr. Judge Sarah Carlson concluded that Simmons Jr. falsely claimed on job applications he submitted to police departments in Dupo, Cahokia Heights and Sauget in 2024 that he graduated from Dupo Junior/
