A St. Louis woman was arrested May 7 in connection with an October shooting that wounded another woman in Walnut Park East.

A Jackson County judge denied the state’s emergency request to halt sales of concentrated 7‑OH kratom sold by American Shaman, ordering more evidence at a later hearing. The ruling keeps products on shelves while the case moves forward.

A Bratislava man was ordered to serve 200 months in federal prison after admitting he helped run Kingdom Market, which prosecutors say sold fentanyl, meth and stolen IDs.

A 23‑year‑old St. Louis County man faces multiple first‑degree sexual‑assault charges; detectives say there may be more victims and have set court dates.

Harris‑Stowe's decision to close its campus early childhood center has parents racing to find scarce care just weeks before summer. Community groups and state programs are watching closely.

A St. Louis-area manager was arrested after prosecutors say he pocketed deposits meant for the bank while out on bond in a separate embezzlement case.

USDA finalized a rule on May 7 that forces SNAP retailers to expand perishable and fresh‑food offerings; the updates take effect Fall 2026 and may strain small stores.

The former St. Alexius Jefferson campus is on the market and has drawn developer interest for a health‑care‑focused redevelopment that would include housing.

St. Louis Fed chief Alberto Musalem warned rising inflation risks could keep interest rates on hold and push expected cuts into 2027.

A Union Pacific coal train derailed at the Davis Street Ferry Road crossing in East Carondelet; 13 cars left the tracks and no injuries were reported while crews worked to clear the scene.

A St. Louis man detained at an ICE check‑in faces deportation under a final 2000 removal order as advocates push for SEADRA protections for Southeast Asians.

A 17-year-old Vandalia passenger was killed after a two‑vehicle crash on U.S. 54 near Curryville; two others were airlifted to area hospitals.

Federal prosecutors say Harold Paul White drove a 12‑year‑old from Michigan to St. Louis, recorded sexual acts and pleaded guilty; sentencing is set for July 31.