Hospitalization delays start of ex-Illinois state senator’s federal fraud trail

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The federal wire fraud and money laundering trial against William “Sam” McCann…

Missouri school board that previously rescinded anti-racism resolution drops Black history classes

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A conservative-led Missouri school board has voted to drop elective courses on…

Man who helped bilk woman out of $1.2M is sentenced to prison and ordered to repay the money

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Texas man who was part of a romance scam that bilked…

Man freed after 11 years in prison sues St. Louis and detectives who worked his case

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis man who spent 11 years behind bars for a…

Federal appeals court rules private plaintiffs can’t sue in blow to Voting Rights Act

A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the…

The military conducted testing in their neighborhood during the Cold War. Now, these former residents are demanding answers – and restitution | CNN

CNN  —  Former residents of a low-income, majority-Black housing development in St. Louis, Missouri, are seeking…

Government should pay compensation for secretive Cold War-era testing, St. Louis victims say

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Ben Phillips’ childhood memories include basketball games with friends, and neighbors gathering…

Convicted sex offender back in custody after walking away from a St. Louis hospital

SHREWSBURY, Mo. (AP) — A man convicted of child sex crimes is back in custody after…

Woman dies after tree falls on her car during Saturday’s severe weather in St. Louis | CNN

CNN  —  Severe weather continues to affect millions across the US Sunday, one day after a…

St. Louis officials respond to several calls of motorists trapped during flash flooding | CNN

CNN  —  Rescue crews in St. Louis, Missouri, are responding to numerous reports of drivers trapped…