Stephen Griffin Jr. was sentenced to 27 years for leading a drug trafficking ring distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl in the St. Louis area, with associates and using a healthcare business front.

St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting in Jennings, where a male victim died after a ShotSpotter alert on Fairhaven Drive.

Eric Louis, 49, was fatally shot in the stomach in St. Louis. Police found him on Garfield after a 9 p.m. call. He died at a hospital; the investigation is ongoing.

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 90 to accelerate recovery after a tornado, easing regulations for construction and permitting to help affected neighborhoods rebuild.

A man named Wilbert Rodgers, III was fatally shot in the Greater Ville neighborhood, prompting a police investigation with an appeal for public assistance.

A 46-year-old man was fatally shot at Lillian & Goodfellow in Walnut Park West, St. Louis. Police found him behind a building; he was declared dead at the scene. Homicide detectives seek information on the incident.

MoDOT announces road work across mid-Missouri for Aug 25-31, 2025, including pavement repairs and interchange improvements, while urging drivers to follow safety guidelines.

Jerome Mason, Jr. was fatally shot in Walnut Park East, St. Louis. The 26-year-old was found in a crashed vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. Police are investigating the August 19, 2025 incident.

MoDOT is addressing potholes on South Outer Road 70, causing road closures and detours. Access for local residents on Jade Road is maintained while others are advised to navigate alternate routes, with closures primarily from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Louis launches a landlord survey to find housing for tornado survivors, in collaboration with local agencies, to connect available rentals with displaced residents.

Missouri County Executive Steve Ehlmann supports a property tax freeze measure with some concerns about its fairness and potential regional implications.

The Shrewsbury Police Department's report details incidents including counterfeit tags, shoplifting, theft, vandalism, and an accidental shooting between August 11-17.

St. Louis announces altered trash collection for Labor Day 2025, with a revised schedule for that week and yard waste collection resuming September 10.