West Virginia Fraud Unit Exposes Public Corruption

CHARLESTON, W.VA – October 13, 2026 (STL.News) A special investigative unit in West Virginia has uncovered tens of millions of dollars in fraudulent government spending since 2018, and its investigations have led to arrests involving police officers, municipal leaders, school... Read more

Bird Flu Confirmed in St. Louis County Ducks

BALLWIN, MO – October 13, 2026 (STL.News) The St. Louis County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid contact with wild birds after two ducks tested positive for avian influenza at an apartment complex in Ballwin, raising concerns... Read more

Feds Tighten Pressure in Major Gambling Case

HAMMOND, IN – October 13, 2026 (STL.News) Federal prosecutors are intensifying their efforts to restrict the movements of two prominent defendants in a sweeping illegal gambling and extortion prosecution known as Operation Porterhouse Parlay, raising concerns about international travel, potential... Read more

Poker Tournaments and Card Room Culture in St. Louis

(STL.News) Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles held the Mid-States Poker Tour’s St. Louis stop from September 1 to 7, 2026. The schedule had 14 events with buy-ins from $250 to $1,110, and the $1,110 No-Limit Hold’em main event... Read more

Retired Police Sergeant Suspected in Family Killings

STRAWBERRY, CA – October 12, 2026 (STL.News) Retired Police Sergeant – A retired San Francisco police sergeant is suspected of fatally shooting his estranged wife, a former high-ranking police official, and their adult daughter before taking his own life Sunday... Read more

Yellow Tap Water Alarms West St. Louis County Residents

Missouri American Water attributes the discoloration to heavy rainfall in the Missouri River watershed, but residents question communication delays and seek assurances about drinking water safety. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 12, 2026 (STL.News) Yellow Tap Water – Residents across... Read more

Small Business Cyber Insurance for St. Louis Owners

(STL.News) Customer files, payments, and schedules are now available online, but a single mistake could bring everything to a halt. As a result, small business cyber insurance has become a wise addition to the budgets of many local shops, clinics,... Read more

Rise of Sweepstakes Apps: What’s Driving America’s Mobile Gaming Boom

(STL.News) About 80% of sweepstakes casino players spend money each month, according to the American Gaming Association, and there are a total of 3.58 billion gamers globally in 2025, based on data from Newzoo. Sweepstakes platforms are among those mobile... Read more

Overseas Markets Mixed as Oil Prices Swing

Overseas Markets: South Korean stocks fell sharply while European banks advanced as investors weighed energy prices, inflation, and the approaching corporate earnings season. LONDON – October 12, 2026 (STL.News) Overseas Markets – Global financial markets opened Monday with mixed results... Read more

New Jersey Massage Parlor Raided Again, $10K Seized

MAYS LANDING, NJ – October 12, 2026 (STL.News) A New Jersey massage parlor is facing renewed scrutiny after police raided the business for the second time in seven months, arrested a New York resident on a prostitution-related charge and seized... Read more