Indiana Woman Charged in Fake Expungement Scheme

MERRILLVILLE, IN – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) A former receptionist at a northwest Indiana law firm faces 42 felony charges and three misdemeanors after investigators accused her of collecting money from people seeking criminal-record expungements, creating fraudulent court documents and... Read more

Missouri Megaprojects That Could Transform the State

From multibillion-dollar data centers to interstate expansion and manufacturing investments, Missouri is entering a new era of economic development. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri is experiencing an extraordinary period of large-scale economic development, with technology companies,... Read more

Tom Homan Touts Historic Surge in ICE Arrests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 18, 2026 (STL.News) White House border czar Tom Homan is highlighting a dramatic increase in federal immigration arrests as President Donald Trump‘s administration expands enforcement operations across the United States, with reported figures showing that U.S.... Read more

Clayco Founder Bob Clark Rejects AI Bubble Fears

Clayco founder Bob Clark sees unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, but opposition in St. Charles and rising investment risks highlight the challenges facing the industry’s expansion. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Artificial intelligence is fueling one... Read more

St. Louis Police Chief’s New Contract Sparks Dispute

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners approved a new employment agreement Saturday for Police Chief Robert Tracy, extending his contract through October 2030 and increasing his annual base salary to $295,000.... Read more

St. Louis High School Football Season Canceled

St. Louis Public Schools ends Miller-Sumner’s 2026 football season as police investigate serious misconduct allegations involving students. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis high school football team’s season has been abruptly canceled after allegations of... Read more

St. Louis Man Admits $1.5M Property Fraud Scheme

Berkeley resident pleads guilty to conspiracy involving at least 14 properties in St. Louis and St. Louis County, including properties belonging to deceased owners. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis County man pleaded guilty in... Read more

Missouri Sex Offender Pleads Guilty in Federal Court

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A 53-year-old registered sex offender from St. Francois County, Missouri, has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing child sexual abuse material, following an investigation that uncovered online activity involving illegal images... Read more

Brazilian Man Gets 12 Years in $30M Laundering Case

MIAMI, FL – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) A Brazilian national, Ygor Fokin Saviolli, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for helping manage an international money laundering operation that concealed more than $30 million in illicit proceeds, including... Read more

Three Charged in Federal Child Sex Trafficking Case

Federal prosecutors allege a California inmate serving 97 years in prison helped direct a trafficking operation involving three children and one adult across state lines. WILMINGTON, DE – October 17, 2026 (STL.News) Charged – Child Sex Trafficking – Three individuals... Read more