A St. Louis man pleaded guilty and was placed on probation after the 2024 Ted Drewes parking‑lot crash that injured multiple people.

A St. Louis man was arrested after police say he robbed a Phillips 66 in Alton at gunpoint and then used a stolen car to try to break into a nearby business.

Peter H. Raven, who guided the Missouri Botanical Garden for nearly four decades and built its global research reach, died April 25 at age 89.

A 7-year-old girl died Sunday after the UTV she was driving left a private road and plunged into a lake west of Fredericktown. Troopers say the vehicle was a Polaris RZR 170 and the crash is under investigation.

Hazelwood police are probing a Sunday burglary at bioMérieux after a man entered a building armed and reportedly stole a company truck. Surveillance footage is under review as investigators seek tips.

A St. Charles man is jailed without bond after police say he recorded sexual encounters with a 17-year-old he met on Tinder and then threatened to share the videos. Court filings list multiple felony counts and a hearing on April 28.

A St. Charles man faces terrorism and assault charges after posting a video showing bottles that looked like Molotov cocktails. Court papers say the post and earlier threats prompted his arrest.

SmartAsset ranks Missouri No. 7 for AI prevalence — 25.6% of workers use AI and the state has roughly 230 AI/data‑center jobs per 100,000 residents.

A wet, foggy Friday morning will taper to a mostly dry weekend. Expect highs in the mid‑70s and a stronger storm chance returning Monday.

The Tilford brothers’ LaPez Mod Mex replaces Session Taco in the CWE with wood‑fired, seafood‑forward Mexican and standout dishes like bacon‑fat lobster tacos.

Ferguson-Florissant plans to return to more traditional grade spans as teachers negotiate a successor contract. The change follows years of budget pressure and past consolidations.

North City neighbors pressed for continuous, public soil testing at the former Carter Carburetor superfund site as plans for a youth golf center near the Herbert Hoover club move forward.

An immersive Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café pops up at Nudo House in the Delmar Loop this Saturday with St. Louis‑exclusive menu items and limited merch.