A contracted worker fell 128 feet inside a Monett water tower and died. The coroner and federal investigators are now looking into the incident.

A St. Louis County man admitted in federal court that he lied about how a 2-year-old was shot and pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession; state charges remain pending. Sentencing is set for June 2026.

A grand jury has indicted 32-year-old Deondre Powell on first-degree murder and related counts in the Aug. 3, 2023 North City killing of Ametta Powell. Authorities say Powell was arrested by U.S. Marshals in 2023 and has been held in southern Illinois.

St. Louis is centralizing nonemergency service requests under a 311 Citizens' Service Bureau. Residents inside city limits can dial 311; outside callers may use (314) 622-4800.

An 18‑year‑old and a juvenile were arrested after a Lyft driver was allegedly carjacked in north St. Louis; police say the stolen vehicle was recovered within about an hour.

A vacant brick building on Page Boulevard went up in flames Tuesday; crews fought the blaze defensively and no injuries were reported.

St. Charles City‑County Library ordered staff to remove Pride flags and other 'personal belief' decorations from workspaces, citing its displays policy. The move follows similar guidance in other systems.

A Metro security guard was struck with a railroad spike near Union Station Monday night; police arrested a 33-year-old man at the scene.

A St. Louis-area psychiatrist agreed to repay Medicare and Missouri Medicaid after pleading guilty to false-billing claims, the Business Journal reports.

The White House’s Maritime Action Plan puts inland waterways in play — St. Louis leaders say their river terminals could attract shipbuilding and repair investment.

A coalition of Midtown businesses is proposing a special taxing district to pay for block-level street repairs along Locust and nearby stretches.

A 23-year-old St. Louis man was arrested after cybertips and phone forensics tied alleged child-porn uploads to his devices. Prosecutors have filed five counts.

A late-night crash on Illinois Route 159 in Caseyville left one person dead and a dog injured; northbound lanes were closed overnight. Troopers with ISP Troop 8 are investigating.