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Missouri is part of an emerging extreme heat belt that could deliver more scorching days within 30 years. So far, there’s no unified plan to make dwellings safe in the dangerously high temperatures.

The museum and the Baltimore Art Museum have partnered on an exhibition about hip-hop culture and music. The attraction includes work from eight St. Louis artists.

Most people in the St. Louis area pronounce the name of the small Metro East village of Sauget incorrectly. It's one of many French names St. Louisans may botch.

Lawmakers gather tomorrow in Jefferson City to consider overturning this year's vetoes by Gov. Mike Parson. That includes his removal of more than $500 million from the state budget.

The county is one of the only local health departments that operates its own clinics. They comprise 40 percent of the organization's budget. Officials want the federal government to approve a status that would add millions of dollars to the annual budget.

This weekend's festival in Grand Center will highlight the region's contributions to the genre. DJ G. Wiz will lead the tribute. He has showcased hip-hop over the years through documentaries for generations of fans.

The aerospace company is seeking close to $155M in tax incentives for a new manufacturing facility next to Lambert International Airport. It expects to create nearly 500 high-paying jobs with the project. The request comes a few weeks after the St. Louis County Council voted against freezing property taxes for seniors.

Former workers at Missouri's Children's Division say the department is not properly investigating abuse allegations because of the backlog. They also say there is a shortage of investigators.

The Indian population is now the St. Louis region's fastest-growing immigrant group, surpassing the area's Mexican population. The U.S. Census Bureau says there were roughly 18,000 people from India in the region in 2021, up from around 11,000 a decade earlier.

Salmonella is one of the most pervasive foodborne bacteria in the country. Researchers in Missouri are working on how to detect the pathogen in the chicken supply chain.

A year ago, Mayor Tishaura Jones signed legislation that strengthened civilian oversight of police and corrections facilities. But there's evidence that the system is not working as intended. (Rod Milam hosting for Wayne Pratt)

The rare lemon cuckoo bumblebee bee was recently spotted in a Belleville garden by an amateur citizen scientist. The bee’s population has been on the decline, but this recent sighting could mean good news for rare bee species and bumblebees in the region.

During the past two legislative sessions, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed bills legalizing sports betting in the state. However, its continued failure to advance in the Senate could lead to the issue being decided by voters instead. (Brian Moline in for Wayne Pratt)

The city of Belleville made history last week: The mayor nominated and the city council approved the first female fire chief by a 15 to 1 margin. (Rod Milam in for Wayne Pratt)

The Evolution Festival will feature headliners the Black Keys and Brandi Carlisle, plus a focus on local barbecue. Producers are counting on a strong first year in the hopes of creating a signature event in St. Louis.

The National Weather Service says the triple-digit temperatures could end this weekend. Residents, businesses, and schools are coping with the weather that has brought near-record heat index values.

Many are holding indoor recess, providing bottled water on bus routes, and making sure teachers and staff can recognize heat-related distress. The first week for many school districts coincides with a heat index that could reach 119.

A former newspaper reporter in the southwest part of the state wants to make sure no one forgets about the lynchings in Pierce City, which has a population of roughly 1,200. The town had a sizeable Black population, but that changed more than 100 years ago.

The expanding population of the federally protected bird is becoming a big nuisance for producers.

Two major groups are no longer working with the club as sexual misconduct allegations are increasing calls for change across the chess world.

The duo was one of the most successful St. Louis-based national rock acts. The group has released its first album since 2016 following a move to Brooklyn.

Lawmakers and advocates supporting the proposal say children need an attorney to understand their constitutional rights. Some law enforcement groups oppose the plan, saying all individuals are entitled to counsel at their request.

J.B. Pritzker has put the brakes on the state building new nuclear power plants. A nuclear power expert says it’s a missed opportunity.

Climate change is one factor that will influence future tick behavior. Some experts believe ticks will move further north while their populations decline in areas that become too warm.

Those who staff the call centers say the work can be challenging and rewarding. The largest Illinois center is in Bloomington.