ST. LOUIS - As the wheel of time turns, so does the arrival of springtime and bicycle tune-ups at Big Shark Bicycle Company. Based in Big Bend in Richmond Heights, the business says it’s handling handlebars and higher tariffs. “All of our suppliers have to come up with replacement price lists for everything in our [...]

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A Ferguson man is in custody for allegedly forcing a minor to engage in prostitution. According to the Ferguson Police Department’s probable cause statement, officers were called to a home in the 400 block of Mueller Avenue on April 20 for a reported disturbance. Officers spoke with the victim, who [...]

ST. LOUIS - SSM Health is encouraging St. Louisans to participate in its “Drug Take Back Drive” initiative from April 21 to April 27. Partnered with the U.S. Department of Justice, this drive serves as a safe alternative for those to dispose of their medication, especially with children or animals present in the house.   "We [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that looks to provide efficient care for inmates, improving the quality of life for those incarcerated in the state. Sponsored by State Senator Angela Mosley, SB 378 was passed earlier this month by the Missouri Senate Judiciary Committee.  According to the bill’s language, it will [...]

Five Earth Day myths put to bed by the Metal Roofing Alliance's executive director.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – An Overland man was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening a person outside a local gas station with a knife. According to the Overland Police Department’s probable cause statement, the incident happened around 6:45 a.m. outside the QuikTrip in the 9400 block of Page Avenue. Police said Daniel S. Browne repeatedly [...]

ST. LOUIS – Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating two people who stole a woman’s wallet in Ballpark Village and later used her stolen credit card. According to a police spokesperson, the theft occurred in the early morning hours of April 6 at [...]

ST. LOUIS - As more people will be spending their time outdoors with temperatures jumping into the 80s this week, it serves as a reminder to be cautious around one plant for you and your pets. Photo courtesy of the Missouri Department of Conservation staff The common water hemlock is deemed as the most poisonous [...]

BELLEVILLE, Ill. - The Belleville Police Department is investigating the death of a man Sunday night. Officers went to the 200 block of Freedom Dr. around 11 p.m. for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police found a man outside an apartment complex who was not breathing or responsive. He was suffering from an [...]

Roofing contractors aim to increase revenue and improve margins in 2025 but are worried that increased material prices and labor costs will hamper their ambitions.