DOJ Offers Up to $30,000 for Tips Exposing Fraud

New federal whistleblower program offers faster financial rewards for reporting health care fraud, government benefits fraud and other crimes involving taxpayer funds. WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Tuesday a new federal... Read more

Operation Not Forgotten 2026 Leads to 118 Arrests

Justice Department reports 548 investigations, 41 federal defendants, and 25 child victims identified or located during a six-month operation targeting violent crime in Native American communities. WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Operation Not Forgotten 2026 – The U.S.... Read more

Illinois Lab Owner Charged in $66M COVID Fraud

CHICAGO, IL – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Federal prosecutors have charged an Illinois laboratory executive with orchestrating an alleged $66.2 million COVID-19 testing fraud scheme involving hundreds of thousands of laboratory tests that investigators say were never performed. Rajesh “Raj”... Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow Surges Nearly 530 Points

NEW YORK, NY – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Stock Market Today – The U.S. stock market finished Tuesday mostly higher as stronger-than-expected corporate earnings, a rally in healthcare shares and declining oil prices helped Wall Street recover from earlier losses.... Read more

Lululemon (LULU) Faces Securities Investigations

NEW YORK – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Multiple shareholder-rights law firms are investigating Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) after substantial stock-price declines, disappointing quarterly results, and significant cuts to the athletic apparel retailer’s fiscal 2026 earnings outlook. The investigations raise... Read more

Turn A Talking Avatar Into A Liquid Metal Transformation Host

What if your host could melt into a puddle of mercury and rise back up as someone entirely different? Liquid metal transitions have a hypnotic quality, and pairing one with a voice turns a pretty effect into a character people... Read more

Mexican Barrel House Brings Premium Spirits to Creve Coeur

CREVE COEUR, MO – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) Mexican Barrel House, located at 1085 North Mason Road near Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur, offers more than traditional Mexican dining. With an expansive selection of premium tequila, smoky mezcal, handcrafted cocktails,... Read more

Brighter Side of Blue Revisits St. Louis Sports Scandals

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 20, 2026 (STL.News) The Brighter Side of Blue, a St. Louis-based podcast featuring current and retired law enforcement officers, takes listeners through some of the city’s most memorable sports-related criminal cases in an episode combining... Read more

8 Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses in St. Louis

(STL.News) A Soulard bakery. Downtown law office. A dentist’s office in Clayton. The customers are different, but the problem remains the same: attackers don’t care about your size; they only care about how easy you look. According to the 2025... Read more

Laclede’s Landing’s Revival: Brick & Bed’s 65+ Furnished Lofts

Furnished lofts, neighborhood businesses, and extended stays are adding another dimension to St. Louis’ historic riverfront district. For generations of St. Louisans, Laclede’s Landing has meant different things: a reminder of the city’s riverfront commerce, a destination for restaurants and... Read more