Is Your Insurance Settlement Offer Actually a Lowball?

(STL.News) An insurance offer arrives quickly, and the number can look surprisingly generous at first. Hurt and stressed, many victims accept it simply to make the problem go away. Yet adjusters set opening numbers with room to move, and they... Read more

St. Louis Schools to Close 9, Savings Unclear

ST. LOUIS, MO – November 12, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Public Schools will close nine schools beginning in fall 2027 following a closely divided Board of Education vote, marking a major restructuring of the city’s public education system. Although district... Read more

St. Luke’s Hospital Plans to Join BJC Health

CHESTERFIELD, MO – November 12, 2026 (STL.News) St. Luke’s Hospital – BJC Health – One of the St. Louis region’s oldest independent healthcare institutions is preparing for a potentially historic change after St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield and BJC Health... Read more

Missouri School Employee Admits $1.46M Theft

Former North Pemiscot County school bookkeeper pleads guilty to federal bank fraud after admitting she diverted district funds through approximately 57 transactions over more than five years. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – November 11, 2026 (STL.News) A former employee of a... Read more

St. Louis Freight Projects Promise Faster FTL Lanes Across the Midwest

(STL.News) St. Louis sits at a bend in the Mississippi where the river, a cluster of major rail lines, and four interstates all come together within a few miles of each other. That arrangement has kept freight moving through the... Read more

The Brighter Side of Blue Studio Welcomes Visitors

ST. LOUIS, MO – November 10, 2026 (STL.News) The Brighter Side of Blue – A locally produced podcast featuring stories from law enforcement professionals, criminal investigators, and individuals connected to the St. Louis criminal justice community is inviting residents to... Read more

Designing a Home Study Space: Features to Look for When House Hunting

(STL.News) For a growing number of buyers, a new home also needs to work as an office, a classroom, or both. Remote work has put a dedicated workspace on many wish lists, and people taking classes from home have similar... Read more

Why Republicans Lost Congress in the 2026 Midterms

Analysis: Rising living costs, the Iran war, voter dissatisfaction, and Republican candidate controversies contributed to Democratic victories. The results also reveal how Democrats expanded their support and what the election means for President Trump’s remaining two years in office. WASHINGTON,... Read more

How Americans Can Make Their Savings Work Harder in an Uncertain Economy

(STL.News) Some months, managing money feels like trying to fill a bucket while someone keeps poking holes in the bottom. Groceries cost more than expected, the car needs repairs, and another subscription quietly renews. Even with a steady paycheck, saving... Read more

Global Stocks Rally as Oil Falls Below $90

Global Stocks – Overseas Stock Market Update | November 10, 2026 ST. LOUIS, MO – November 10, 2026 (STL.News) Global stock markets rallied Tuesday as falling crude oil prices, renewed demand for semiconductor stocks, and hopes of easing tensions between... Read more