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A couple was carjacked at gunpoint while dining in their car in the Kingsway East neighborhood, with the assailants stealing their vehicle and firearm. Police are investigating and seeking tips.
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MoDOT issued a waiver allowing heavier truck loads for flood relief in Missouri, with a 10% over the licensed weight limit and restrictions on bridge speeds and non-interstate travel until May 2025.
MoDOT announces roadworks in mid-Missouri from April 7-13, 2025, including lane closures and potential delays due to maintenance such as pothole patching and pavement repairs.
Route Z in Boone County will be closed for culvert replacement per MoDOT, affecting traffic on April 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers should detour and expect potential weather-related schedule changes.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office warned of a mobile phone scam and advised people to verify debts and not send money or reply to suspicious messages.
Ronald O. Perkins was convicted on charges related to five armed robberies, facing potential decades in prison. Evidence included clothing, a scar, and a ballistic gun match.
Community & Society in ...
St. Charles commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on April 18 with a free event, historical activities, and refreshments at 101 South Main Street.
Traffic on U.S. Route 63 in Columbia will be shifted to a new southbound bridge as part of ongoing construction, affecting road patterns until late August.
Construction starts next week on Route 100 between Route 109 and Route OO in Franklin and St. Louis counties, with MoDOT adding turn lanes and J-turns, causing lane closures and delays.
MoDOT will close a stretch of northbound I-55 in St. Louis for overnight construction starting April 4, at 9 p.m., with detours via Carondelet/River City Boulevard.
A man was robbed of his Dodge Charger at gunpoint at a gas station on Bircher Ave. Police are seeking tips to recover the vehicle and arrest the suspect.
Homicide detectives started probing a woman's death after her body was found under leaves in Penrose, St. Louis, as per SLMPD. Police seek public help.
Upcoming highway maintenance and construction in mid-Missouri may cause travel delays between March 31 and April 6, 2025, with lane closures and roadwork planned across several counties.
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