A High Ridge man has been charged in a cold-case killing after human remains were recovered in a barrel along the Gasconade River. Investigators say a recent review produced evidence tying the suspect to the victim.

A 22-year-old Alton man was sentenced to 32 years after pleading guilty to the 2023 Wood River party shooting that killed Jacob "Jake" Wall.

A WashU‑led analysis of nearly 12,000 preteen brain scans shows neighborhood and family socioeconomic conditions leave measurable marks on brain function tied to sleep and stress. The finding shifts attention from IQ to everyday conditions.

Dumpling Plus opened May 1 on the Delmar Loop, serving handmade xiaolongbao in six flavors and a Lucky Six sampler in a Shanghai‑inspired dining room.

A St. Louis man was sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and robbing two men he met through dating apps in Lindenwood Park.

Morning showers and a humid day; an Extreme Heat Watch runs Sunday–Thursday. Find local cooling centers and heat‑safety tips.

ARPA funds will pay for roof work at the historic Virginia Theater in Dutchtown, halting water damage while officials and neighbors consider reuse options.

Homicide detectives are investigating after a person was shot and killed Thursday on the 4200 block of Cook Avenue in St. Louis' Vandeventer neighborhood.

A part-time after-school worker in East St. Louis faces multiple felony charges after prosecutors say he arranged to meet someone he believed was a child. His employer says he was fired.

A 15-year-old was shot near The Grove Wednesday evening and later died at a hospital. Police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.

SSM Health agreed to a $1M settlement after federal officials said pharmacy staff waived patient copays, inflating Medicare and FEHB reimbursements. A whistleblower will receive about $159K.

Court documents say a 26-year-old strangled a rideshare driver with a rope in St. Louis County; surveillance video helped identify the suspect.

A St. Louis County couple was arrested on multiple child‑sex charges after investigators executed a search warrant at their home, officials say.