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Meteorologists expect dangerous heat to stick around for at least another day. Experts urge people to stay indoors if possible.

Aquarium workers say Shark Week has promoted the idea that sharks are dangerous, and they want to help visitors face their fears.

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill that bars most transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapy.

How would reparations work in St. Louis? A city commission is taking public comments and preparing a report.

The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in recent years.

Missouri municipalities can no longer charge local taxes on the back-to-school tax holiday. Teachers and students say it will help them save money.

Balloon artists from St. Louis and around the globe are descending on a northern Colorado town this week to participate in a one-of-a-kind event. It’s called the Big Balloon Build. Artists are building a larger-than-life world out of biodegradable balloons to raise awareness about child abuse.

Astrobiologist and astronomer Aomawa Shields has spent many years studying the universe beyond our solar system and researching newly discovered planets that have the potential to support life. Last month, she released her new memoir “Life on Other Planets: A Memoir of Finding My Way in the Universe.” Shields will be at the St. Louis Science Center on Monday to talk about her work and book.

Nuclear contamination in the St. Louis region dates back to the 1940s. Documents show leaders of Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, which processed uranium in St. Louis, knew of the contamination risks in 1949.

The Carthage Republican has chaired the House Budget Committee since 2019.

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

Current Missouri law limits Medicaid postpartum care to 60 days. Under the new legislation, that coverage now lasts for a full year.