MISSOURI -- A new Missouri bill may require students to complete a driver's education course before graduating high school. House Bill 248, sponsored by Representative Rodger Reedy, a Republican in the Benton, Pettis, and Johnson counties, would take affect on Aug. 28 if passed. This salary is needed to be ‘upper-middle class’ in Missouri, study [...]

CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for some help for the upcoming camping season, and those who love the outdoors could be the perfect fit. The IDNR is currently seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas and historic sites around Illinois. The IDNR spring [...]

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri coach Robin Pingeton, whose team is tied for last place in the Southeastern Conference, on Wednesday announced her resignation effective at the end of the season. The Tigers (13-16, 2-12) are headed toward their second straight losing season and sixth in a row in SEC play. Pingeton is 249-216 in [...]

ST. LOUIS – A former middle school teacher in the Affton School District appeared in federal court on Wednesday and admitted possessing hundreds of images and videos containing child sexual abuse material. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Illinois said Scott R. Ellis, 38, faces up to 20 years in [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Chief Justice of the Missouri Supreme Court expressed gratitude as she delivered the 2025 State of the Judiciary to a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly Wednesday. Chief Justice Mary Russell told lawmakers that her 20 years on the bench has been “something this northeast Missouri farm girl never [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Senate has passed a wide-ranging utility bill that could change the way that utility rates are set. Senate Bill 4, sponsored by Missouri State Sen. Mike Cierport (R-Jackson County), would allow utility companies to set rates based on future projected costs and revenues rather than actual costs. According to [...]

ST. LOUIS -- Potbelly Sandwich announced on Wednesday its plans to open seven new shop locations throughout the St. Louis region. According to a press release, a local Potbelly Sandwich franchisee committed to opening the additional shops and expanding the brand's presence in the area. This salary is needed to be ‘upper-middle class’ in Missouri, [...]

ST. LOUIS - The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has terminated leases or contracts for multiple federal agencies based in the St. Louis area. DOGE, an initiative of President Donald Trump's second term and led by Elon Musk, aims to reduce government spending and consolidate the federal workforce. According to a Wall of [...]

ST. LOUIS -- A former executive of security company GardaWorld with headquarters in St. Louis County pleaded guilty on Friday to embezzling $300,000. According to court documents, Scott H. Foster, 48, of Charlotte, North Carolina, beginning in January 2018 until December 2022, committed wire fraud after creating an employee account for his "paramour." While the [...]

ST. LOUIS - Japanese discount retailer Daiso is set to open a pair of new stores in Brentwood and Chesterfield this summer. Daiso, known for its treasure-hunt shopping experience, will introduce two new stores this summer in the Chesterfield Commons and the Brentwood Pointe plazas. Daiso was originally founded in Japan in 1977 and expanded [...]