A man was critically injured Saturday after a shooting on South 13th Street in Peabody‑Darst‑Webbe; police are investigating.

DraftKings and FanDuel reported roughly $120M in early Missouri winnings while the state collected about $659K — promotional write-offs largely erased taxable revenue.

Jailed former St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery asked a judge for a new hearing in the civil removal case that ousted him, his lawyers say. The filing challenges the earlier ruling.

The Missouri House passed HB 2682, the SPEAKS Act, expanding political speech protections for K‑12 students while stoking fears it could shield extremist groups and spur lawsuits. Lawmakers are sharply divided.

The St. Louis police oversight board approved new discipline rules while inheriting dozens of unresolved misconduct cases. Clearing the backlog will test the board’s authority.

GeoSTL launched Thursday to grow St. Louis’ geospatial jobs and companies, anchored by the NGA and led by former NGA official Mark Munsell.

Trooper Orrin Hawkins was named DPS Sworn Team Member of the Month after documenting a driver’s social‑media activity in a crash that killed a 14‑year‑old. The Highway Patrol credited his investigative work and compassion.

A 350,000-square-foot downtown St. Louis office at 1015 Locust is for sale at roughly 47% occupancy, offering buyers cash flow and conversion upside.

A developer is suing St. Charles after filing to tear down a riverfront warehouse at the American Car Foundry site; lawmakers and preservationists are pushing back.

Clear and chilly this morning; light rain likely Wednesday night with a brief wintry mix possible along the northern metro.

A second St. Charles County resident claimed $1 million on Missouri Lottery's $50 '5,000,000 Fortune' scratcher after buying a ticket in O'Fallon and claiming the prize in St. Louis.

A man was found fatally stabbed in the 400 block of Ames Place in Ferguson; police say a woman tied to the victim was taken into custody at a nearby bus stop. Investigators have opened a homicide probe.

Plaintiff lawyers and a federal judge are sparring over a proposed Syngenta master settlement in the paraquat MDL; critics warn the deal could lock people into modest payouts. The court has paused bellwether trials while the terms are finalized.