STL.News - World, National & St. Louis News

Latest Breaking News, World and U.S. Politics, Business, Markets and St. Louis Local Headlines

Latest News
Loading latest headlines...

Missouri Targets Fraud With Operation Show-Me the Money

JEFFERSON CITY, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe joined state and federal law enforcement officials Thursday to announce an expanded crackdown on fraud in taxpayer-funded benefit…

By Martin Smith 16 Min Read

Pennsylvania Police Chief Charged in Payroll Fraud Case

LANCASTER, PA - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A Pennsylvania police chief has been charged with multiple criminal offenses after investigators accused him of manipulating payroll and scheduling records to receive…

By Martin Smith 13 Min Read

Fort Bend County Tax Assessor Indicted in Fraud Case

Federal prosecutors accuse elected official Carmen Turner and two others of using taxpayer-funded jobs for personal benefit in an alleged two-year payroll fraud scheme. HOUSTON, TX - October 22, 2026…

By Martin Smith 12 Min Read

Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted in Drug Case

Federal prosecutors allege a $4.5 million marijuana trafficking operation involving the powerful Virginia lawmaker, family members, and business associates. The charges follow FBI raids in May and an investigation spanning…

By Martin Smith 12 Min Read

U.S. Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Plunges 2.60% on AI Fears

NEW YORK - Oct. 22, 2026 (STL.News) U.S. stocks finished Thursday sharply mixed as concerns about the rising cost of artificial intelligence investments triggered heavy selling in technology companies, sending…

By Martin Smith 20 Min Read

Iran Threatens Attacks on U.S. Military Bases

STL.NEWS | WORLD NEWS | MIDDLE EAST Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns American military installations could become targets as seven vessels reportedly sustain damage near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears…

By Martin Smith 14 Min Read

St. Louis County Man Convicted of Gun, Drug Crimes

ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A 44-year-old St. Louis County man with a previous federal firearms conviction has been found guilty of 12 federal crimes after prosecutors…

By Martin Smith 16 Min Read

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Personal Injury Case?

(STL.News) Every injury case begins with one question: who must pay for the harm? Texas law allows multiple parties to share responsibility for a single accident. When an injured person…

By Martin Smith 5 Min Read

Overseas Stocks Tumble as Oil Tops $110

Asian technology stocks fell sharply Thursday as oil prices surged, while European markets reversed an earnings-driven rally amid growing geopolitical and inflation concerns. ST. LOUIS, MO - October 22, 2026…

By Martin Smith 19 Min Read

Dr. Oz Confronts NYC Day Care Operators in Fraud Probe

NEW YORK, NY - October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Federal and New York state authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving adult day care centers across New…

By Martin Smith 12 Min Read
Sponsored
STL.Directory sponsored advertisement
Sponsored by STL.Directory
STL.Directory
Wonton King sponsored advertisement
Sponsored by Wonton King
Wonton King
St. Louis Restaurant Review sponsored advertisement
Sponsored by St. Louis Restaurant Review
St. Louis Restaurant Review
The Mexican Barrel House sponsored advertisement
Sponsored by The Mexican Barrel House
The Mexican Barrel House
Casa Juarez Mexican Town sponsored advertisement
Sponsored by Casa Juarez Mexican Town
Casa Juarez Mexican Town