Illinois Deputy Sheriff Lamont Reid died from a heart attack after assisting in the search for a suicidal person, with the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department mourning the loss.

Dontae Mentria received an 18-year sentence for the voluntary manslaughter of Martin Rybialek in St. Louis, related to a meth distribution site incident.

MoDOT begins nightly closures on eastbound I-70 for the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project starting April 6, to last approximately two weeks.

A man was killed by gunshot in north St. Louis County; despite treatment, he died at a local hospital. No suspects are detained; police are investigating the homicide.

Ferguson Police implement a new crime-fighting plan focusing on proactive strategies, community engagement, and cutting-edge technology like drones, along with increased transparency and accountability.

MoDOT announces a schedule of road closures in St. Louis, affecting major interstates for construction, with advice for alternate routes and a reminder of ongoing and future work.

St. Louis initiates demolition of 'Workhouse' jail, with Mayor Jones highlighting the end of its use as a detention center and emphasizing the need for no future detentions there, as the city addresses past injustices.

James W. Murphy, the longest-serving sheriff in St. Louis who also had a notable soccer career, has died at 88. He was a former state senator and a community figure, remembered for his dedication to public service.

St. Louis launched OneStopGov, an online portal for streamlined municipal services, offering 24/7 permit access and user-friendly features, backed by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.

Lane closures and traffic delays are expected in Dallas, Hickory, and Polk counties in Missouri due to a resurfacing project starting March 24 as part of Gov. Parson's Rural Road program.

St. Louis has allocated over $16 million for its third year of neighborhood revitalization, focusing on affordable housing and public space improvements through the Neighborhood Transformation Grants program.

A man reported a carjacking in Wells-Goodfellow; suspects took his car and belongings. Police are seeking information.

Investigation underway for a shooting in The Greater Ville, St. Louis; two men hospitalized, motives unclear, no arrests made, public assistance sought.