Texas Man Gets 20 Years in $150K PayPal Refund Scam

GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas – October 24, 2026 (STL.News) A Texas man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in an elaborate PayPal refund scam that defrauded five victims across Texas of nearly $150,000, according to prosecutors.... Read more

St. Louis County Police Bust Nets Drugs, Stolen Gun

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO – October 24, 2026 (STL.News) A St. Louis County police operation resulted in the recovery of drugs, cash, and a stolen firearm after officers apprehended a driver reportedly known for fleeing law enforcement, raising renewed concerns... Read more

Florida Woman Held on $20M Bond in THC Distribution Case

PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL – October 24, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida woman accused of participating in a nationwide THC distribution operation involving tens of millions of dollars in sales has been ordered held on approximately $20 million in bond following... Read more

Franklin County Man Gets 25 Years for Child Exploitation

Federal prosecutors say Justin E. Faldon produced and distributed child sexual abuse material through an online messaging platform, leading to a federal investigation and a 25-year prison sentence. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 24, 2026 (STL.News) A 36-year-old Franklin County,... Read more

St. Louis Pauses Police Chief Robert Tracy’s Pay Raise

City officials halt a controversial $112,000 salary increase as Missouri’s governor requests an investigation into possible Sunshine Law violations by the state-appointed police board. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 24, 2026 (STL.News) In a significant reversal involving the St. Louis... Read more

The Hill Drone Patrol Misses 14 Car Break-Ins

Residents question the effectiveness of a privately funded security program after overnight vehicle break-ins in St. Louis’ historic Italian neighborhood go undetected. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 23, 2026 (STL.News) A privately funded drone patrol program designed to improve public... Read more

Healthcare Should Be a Birthright, Not a Business

America spends trillions on healthcare while families struggle with medical bills, insurance premiums and long-term care. It’s time to question whether the system serves patients or the financial interests built around treating them. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 23, 2026... Read more

Overseas Stocks Fall Despite Friday Rebound

Overseas Stocks – Asian markets recover from early losses, but all seven major indexes finish lower in the weekly comparison as technology concerns, rising oil prices, and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on investors. ST. LOUIS, MO – October 23, 2026 (STL.News)... Read more

Sarasota Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Battery Trial

SARASOTA, FL – October 23, 2026 (STL.News) A Florida massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a treatment session at a Sarasota chiropractic clinic is scheduled to stand trial in December, as additional allegations involving other women have... Read more

LA Doctor, Chiropractor Indicted in $135M Fraud

Federal prosecutors allege two Los Angeles-area medical professionals billed Medicare for unnecessary arterial surgeries, exposed patients to potentially harmful procedures and concealed their unusually high billing volume. LOS ANGELES, CA – October 23, 2026 (STL.News) A California cardiothoracic surgeon and... Read more