Municipally owned electric utilities are rare in the St. Louis area. Kirkwood owns its own utility and recently announced a rate increase.

Artificial intelligence could help scientists and state conservationists count waterfowl more quickly and accurately, according to a new study.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 450,000 people in the US have alpha-gal syndrome — a tickborne allergy to red meat — while many others have never heard of the condition at all.

Halloween is a time to celebrate creepy, crawly animals. This year, St. Louis scientists hope to inspire appreciation for Missouri’s largest spider: the tarantula.

St. Louis County is asking residents to donate diapers, formula and wipes at its three health clinics and at county libraries to help residents affected by the federal benefits freeze.

In a virtual hearing on Ameren Missouri’s plans to build a new natural gas plant in Jefferson County, the Missouri Public Service Commission heard opposition from community members who said it would harm the environment and cost too much.

Certain insurance customers will see some of the highest premium hikes in the country when they start shopping for plans on the open enrollment marketplace.

Employees at food banks said the SNAP freeze could put a strain on their organizations, which have already seen an increase in demand this year.

Mayor Cara Spencer announced a new outreach center and recovery program for people affected by the May tornado.

Aerial crop planting and treatment takes off across the Midwest.