GasBuddy data shows Missouri's average rose 16.6¢ this week to $3.67 per gallon as national prices creep toward $4 amid strained refining capacity.

A jet boat struck a bluff on the Meramec River on July 19, sending eight people — four children among them — to area hospitals, officials say.

A round-the-clock cooling shelter is operating at The Salvation Army Family Haven on Page Ave, offering meals, showers and case management during the heat. Call 2-1-1 for access.

A woman was struck and killed early Saturday on Gravois Road near Ohio Avenue. Police say she was not in a crosswalk and accident reconstruction teams are investigating.

A St. Louis County firefighter was struck while investigating a fatal crash; the driver fled and police are asking the public for dashcam and surveillance tips.

A mandatory boil order covers part of Potosi after a water main break; residents must boil or use bottled water while crews repair the line and tests run.

A 39‑year‑old St. Louis man faces first‑degree murder and weapons charges after police say he shot two men who were rummaging through his car in Lindenwood Park. One victim died and the other remains in critical condition.

Missouri regulators asked a judge to fine Preservation Board member Anthony Robinson, saying he violated a 2024 agreement about practicing architecture without a license.

Smoke N Bones on Hampton Avenue says repeated vandalism tied to nearby encampments has damaged smokers, cameras and sales, the manager told FOX 2. The business says repairs and thefts have become a steady cost.

Two vandalism incidents were reported at Wentzville high schools this month; police say they have no leads.

A shooting in Lindenwood Park left one man dead and another critically injured; police say the 6500 block of Scanlan Avenue is under investigation.

A Madison County man is accused of intentionally striking a neighbor with his truck in Granite City and faces attempted first-degree murder charges. Authorities say the suspect later returned and led deputies on a short pursuit.

An Oakville man began rabies treatment after picking up a grounded bat; health officials warn residents not to handle bats and to report any indoor encounters.