LATEST NEWS
Man arrested after gun incident in Glen Carbon
A man was arrested and charged this week after he allegedly pointed a gun at construction workers in Glen Carbon. Police say 37-year-old Kenyon Jones of Glen Carbon got into an argument with the workers who were on the job in his neighborhood on Lilac Street. Police say after the...
Israel conflict protest heats up at WashU
Dozens gathered on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis on Saturday to protest Israel’s military involvement in Gaza and to ask university officials to meet some demands. An encampment came down after police arrived.
MCT staffing levels ok for now, still recruiting
Madison County Transit has dealt with staffing issues in recent years, so much so that they have had to consider cutting back on its service. That is not the case currently, as SJ Morrison, Managing Director for Madison County Transit says staffing levels are ok. He tells The Big Z...
Scam Alert: fake Illinois State Police calls target St. Louis residents
News Weather Watch Traffic Sports Contests Studio STL Jobs Connect. If you get a call from someone who says they are an Illinois state police investigator, hang up. It's a scam. Police say someone pretending to be an ISP investigator is calling people and telling them their identity has been stolen.
Man convicted of murder for opening fire during 'female fight' over prom party
CLAYTON, Mo. — A St. Louis County jury on Friday convicted a man of murder for shooting and killing a woman during a "female fight" over a prom party. Emonne Dillon, 20, was convicted of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in the May 2023 shooting.
Cystic Fibrosis patients meet, marry and mentor in the BJC Lung Transplant Program
ST. LOUIS — After meeting through BJC's Lung Transplant mentoring program, two patients fell in love and are helping others battling the same disorder. Carrie Gobble, now a 46-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis, recalls meeting her husband as she prepared for her transplant. Gary Gobble, now a 54-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis, became her mentor and their connection was immediate.
Battlehawks' defense too strong for Defenders
The St. Louis defense pitched a shutout in the second half en route to the Battlehawks' fourth straight win, 45-12 over the host DC Defenders on Sunday in Washington, D.C. The Battlehawks (4-1) outscored the Defenders 28-0 in the second half, including four touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Boeing acquires St. Louis facility that makes parts for its fighter jets
Aerospace company Boeing announced Friday it reached a deal to take over the operations of GKN Aerospace St. Louis, which manufactures parts for Boeing's F/A-18 and F-15 programs. The agreement among Boeing, GKN and its parent company, Melrose Industries, immediately transitions the latter’s local operations to Boeing. It also includes...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.