ST. LOUIS - A former employee from the Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center, located in Bonne Terre, Missouri, admitted in court to smuggling drugs as well as knives into the prison. Steven M. Reminger, 53, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances [...]

ST. LOUIS - Springtime is here and so is the planting season.  But some common indoor plants and those in your garden may pose toxic risks to your pets. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW While some plants can be as small as [...]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - One case of measles has been reported in Southern Illinois. The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) made the announcement today, saying that the case involves an adult. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW IDPH says this is the only case [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined business leaders to express optimism over Missouri’s increasing role in the technology sector. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the sponsor of Wednesday morning’s event at the Capitol, says the state is expected to be a top ten state for tech manufacturing over the next [...]

ST. LOUIS - Operation Food Search's St. Louis MetroMarket program launched this week, bringing fresh, affordable food to underserved areas in the St. Louis region. The program introduced a new fleet of vehicles, including two custom-built farmers market trucks and a refrigerated van, to replace the original retrofitted Metro bus. "What we do is we [...]

ST. LOUIS - Since Easter, St. Louis has experienced at least five homicides, but police say that overall murders are at an all-time low compared to last year. Despite the recent surge in homicides, the city has recorded 32 homicides four months into 2025, a figure that police say reflects a decrease in murder rates [...]

ST. LOUIS - A Missouri woman is accused of stealing $174,000 in disability payments over 14 years, according to a new federal indictment. Starr Lumos, 54, of Franklin County, Missouri, was indicted April 16 on one count of theft of government money and one count of concealing information from the Social Security Administration regarding her [...]

MISSOURI -- For those craving the crispy deliciousness of fried chicken, food writers recently crowned one Missouri restaurant as the best in the state. Food writers at Love Food searched across the country and allegedly found the best fried chicken in all 50 states. Their selections were based on customer reviews, the restaurant's awards, and [...]

JERSEY COUNTY, Ill. - This summer, teens aged 13-17 will have the opportunity to participate in the Illinois State Police (ISP) camps. Called “Team Illinois Youth Police Camps (TIYPC),” this week-long event strives to foster strong relationships for adolescents and law enforcement. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now [...]

ST. LOUIS - For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo. This time, the story takes place within the St. Louis Zoo, and animals like the sea lion are the understudies. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP [...]