The number of whooping cough cases in St. Louis County is on the rise, prompting health officials to call for vaccinations. The county health department reports 146 cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, so far this year compared to eight by this time last year.

A 10-year-old Illinois boy has the ashes of his late father back, weeks after someone sold the tiny heart-shaped urn containing the cremains to a scrap dealer for 55 cents.

Missouri added 5,300 jobs in October - the second highest nationally. In September, Missouri led the nation.

The cumbersome task of getting through the airport checkpoint is getting a little easier at Lambert Airport in St. Louis and around the country.

State and city officials opened a new, $28 million transportation hub downtown on Friday where commuters can catch the bus, light rail and Amtrak trains.

Besides Tennessee, the seismic zone includes areas of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri.

From bamboo floors to those pricey solar panels, green living can be a large investment. David Johnston knows, he's been remodeling green since moving here 15 years ago.

The search is on in Edwardsville for a burglar who police say stole $16,000 in money and checks from a church. Police have released a surveillance camera picture of the suspect involved in the theft earlier this month from Saint Boniface Catholic Church.

This is a story of hope and inspiration for families and people dealing with special needs. Luke Beussink is a student at Holt High School in Wentzville. Luke has been able to utilize his "abilities" in ways that were once unimaginable.

Relief and joy in Lincoln County Missouri after a missing three year old is found safe and sound. It took hundreds of searchers seven hours to find Colby Paasch. The three year old boy wandered away from his backyard with the family dog.

When Disneyland opened in California in the mid-1950s, it was immediately a huge success. And the genius behind Mickey, Donald, and Goofy soon began dreaming of another amusement park.

When Disneyland opened in California in the mid-1950s, it was immediately a huge success. And the genius behind Mickey, Donald, and Goofy soon began dreaming of another amusement park.

He had learned to fly a balloon in Paris...by 1907 he had formed the Aero Club in St. Louis and helped the city host the first international air race in the United States. Two years later, Lambert bought a plane from the Wright Brothers, and Orville Wright himself taught him to fly.