About: St. Louis Beacon

The Saint Louis Beacon is a non-profit, online publication dedicated to news that matters for people in our region.

A beacon is a light to steer by. Our Beacon shines with quality reporting - frequently updated and featuring depth, context and continuity. We provide thoughtful discussion from many points of view and connect readers with good sources of information elsewhere.

Founded by veteran journalists, the Beacon aims to serve and engage citizens by creating a distinctive news medium. Join in this effort by sharing your experience, insight and suggestions. Together, we can create a Beacon that illuminates our region and shines outward to the world.