Prison for man who described himself as ‘top dude’ in fentanyl sales
KANSAS CITY —A Missouri man was sentenced in federal court earlier this month for fentanyl distribution and illegally possessing firearms. Darius Burnett, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark to a total sentence of 13 years in federal prison without parole, according to the United State's...
St. Louis University offers free tuition to incoming freshmen from low-income households
Beginning this fall, St. Louis University will cover the tuition for incoming freshmen whose families earn no more than $60,000 per year and have assets of $50,000 or less. Full undergraduate tuition and fees will be paid through federal and state grants and other funding sources. The Jesuit university's Tuition...
Water sampling in Metro East town finds ‘forever chemicals’ exceed Illinois limits
A recent sample from Dupo’s public water system exceeded state and federal limits for so-called “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday. PFAS is shorthand for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The synthetic chemicals have been used for decades...
Police say killer confessed; victim’s mom questions why case was dropped
The mother of Jameyah Ramsey said she received a call from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office in June 2024 that second-degree murder charges were dropped and that the suspect had been released.
Man stabbed victim at St. Patrick Center over teddy bear: Police
One man has been charged in connection to the stabbing that occurred Friday afternoon at the St. Patrick Center.
Missouri Space Weather Alert: Aurora Possible Tonight in St. Louis
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, Missouri – A space weather alert is in effect tonight as a rare G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm creates the potential for Northern Lights to be visible across parts of Missouri, according to the...
911 caller said her boyfriend had been shot and robbed; she’s now charged in...
ST. LOUIS — In July of last year, a woman called 911 to report she found her boyfriend shot to death and his truck stolen at a home in north St. Louis. Nearly nine months later, prosecutors charged her with his murder after police said they discovered she abandoned the truck at a scrapyard shortly after the killing.
I Visited Small-Town Illinois Donut Shops And These Donuts Stood Out
Small-town Illinois is home to some of the most charming donut shops you’ll ever encounter, where local bakers whip up treats that rival anything you’d find in the big city. From classic glazed rings to inventive flavor combinations, these mom-and-pop establishments prove that the best donuts often come...
Restaurant in Plaza Frontenac announces it is closing
FRONTENAC, Mo. — A popular restaurant in Plaza Frontenac for over 15 years says it is closing its doors this coming Sunday, Jan. 25. Canyon Café, which has operated for at least 15 years and specializes in food and drinks “influenced by the American Southwest” confirmed to 5 On Your Side that this coming weekend...
Saint Louis Science Center’s Planetarium set for major upgrades
The St. Louis Science Center's McDonnell Planetarium is preparing for its largest technology upgrade in decades.
