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 compensation and paid leave benefits he allegedly had not earned, resulting in an estimated financial loss exceeding $27,000. Anthony Joseph Hall, 54, chief of the…

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 the Nasdaq Composite down 2.60% and pushing the S&P 500 to its worst daily performance since July. The Nasdaq posted its steepest one-day decline since…

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 presented evidence that he repeatedly sold firearms, methamphetamine, and fentanyl to an undercover federal agent while serving a term of supervised release. A federal jury…

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 blames the wrong party, the deadline keeps running while the real one goes unnoticed. Fault is rarely obvious at the start. O’Hare & Koch Personal…

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 (STL.News) Overseas Stocks – Global stock markets fell Thursday as technology shares declined sharply across Asia, crude oil prices climbed above $110 per barrel, and…

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 York City, with Dr. Mehmet Oz personally confronting operators over questionable billing practices during a coordinated enforcement operation. The investigation, which intensified on Tuesday, October…

eBay to Cut 1,000 Jobs in Second Round of 2026 Layoffs

SAN JOSE, CA – October 22, 2026 (STL.News) Online marketplace giant eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) is preparing to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs, representing about 9% of its workforce, in another major restructuring that raises questions about the changing employment landscape in Silicon Valley and the company’s long-term business strategy. The latest workforce reduction, confirmed Wednesday,…

Teen Shootings Alarm St. Louis Community Activists

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 22, 2026 (STL.News) A series of shootings involving teenagers across the St. Louis area has renewed concerns among community activists about gun violence, neighborhood safety, and the dangers facing young people. The recent incidents include the shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Walnut Park East, a shooting that critically injured…

St. Louis Restaurant Review Earns Media List 5000 Award

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) St. Louis Restaurant Review, a locally focused digital publication covering restaurants, dining establishments, and the hospitality industry throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area, has received recognition in the Fall 2026 Media List 5000 Awards, earning a reported ranking of No. 2,888 among 5,000 recognized blog websites. The…

MoDOT Plans Yearlong I-64 Closure in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 21, 2026 (STL.News) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for a major construction project that will shut down a section of eastbound Interstate 64 in St. Louis for approximately one year, creating significant changes for commuters, businesses, residents, and visitors traveling through the city’s Midtown corridor. The planned…