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Fresh Produce takes music producers out of the background and into the spotlight

The monthly beat making competition kicks off a new season Wednesday night.

Tony Sanders, Elgin’s U-46 superintendent, has been named as Illinois’ next state superintendent. His term starts later in February.

Tony Sanders named next Illinois State Superintendent of Education

After a nationwide search to replace outgoing superintendent Carmen Ayala who is retiring after 40 years in education, the Illinois State Board of Education announced Sanders’ appointment during a special board meeting on Tuesday.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacts before the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City.

The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to their 3rd Super Bowl in 4 years

The Kansas City Chiefs, who overcame multiple injuries prior to and during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals, were hosting the AFC Championship for the fifth year in a row. They'll face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 12.

Emiquon covers nearly 7,000 acres of restored floodplain in central Illinois.

The Supreme Court could end protections for some wetlands, threatening water and wildlife

The Environmental Protection Agency recently released new rules regarding the Waters of the United States that decide which bodies of water fall under federal protection. But a case the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on soon throws those rules into question and could mean less protection for wetlands.

Questions around Missouri murder spread from book to Netflix’s ‘I Am a Killer’

Featured on the Netflix true crime series, Betty Frizzell is still fighting to prove her sister’s innocence.

Anthony Weaver, a former St. Louis County employee, leaves the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, after being sentenced to prison for four counts of wire fraud in downtown St. Louis.

Former St. Louis County employee gets 18 months in prison for COVID relief scheme

Anthony Weaver, a former aide to two county elected officials, admitted in October that he helped a local business owner attempt to fraudulently obtain small-business grants early in the pandemic.

Congressman Sam Graves recently became chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

New U.S. House Transportation Committee Chair Sam Graves wants to aid I-70 expansion

The Tarkio Republican has talked with Gov. Mike Parson about steering federal money to widen portions of Interstate 70.

From left, ViolaSTL dispensary staff member Wilson Chandler, Managing Partner Dan Pettigrew and Director of Operations Jamil Taylor were putting the final touches on the Black-owned store just as its doors would officially open on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.

Black-owned dispensary ViolaSTL bucks cannabis industry trend with new downtown shop

There are few Black-owned dispensaries in the St. Louis area. ViolaSTL is among the latest to open its doors to serve medical marijuana patients.

The Department of Streets Centralization Facility on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in St. Louis, Mo.

Winter storm in metro St. Louis is expected to create messy morning commute

The National Weather Service predicts steady snowfall beginning at midnight with up to 8 inches on the ground in parts of metro St. Louis.

Charles Edward Coyle Sr., newly-appointed interim Director of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, addresses the media on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at City Hall.

Isom steps down, Deputy Fire Chief Coyle to lead St. Louis Public Safety on interim basis

Interim St. Louis Public Safety Director Dan Isom will join Ameren as vice president of corporate safety, security and crisis management.

Sen. Nick Schroer, R-O’Fallon, takes notes on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, during an Education and Workforce Development Committee hearing at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

Missouri Senate education committee passes Parents' Bill of Rights

The legislation makes several changes regarding K-12 education, including the creation of a portal that contains every school district’s curriculum and other information. It also would prohibit the teaching of critical race theory and other diversity-related concepts.

Rendering of the future $13,584,000 public safety center at the Emerson Park Transit Center. The goal of the center is to improve communications and security collaboration among public safety partners.

MetroLink riders will see a new public safety center in East St. Louis next February

The goal of the facility is to help make MetroLink safer for the region.

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