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Route 59 at Country Club Road, north of St. Joseph, reopens after a crash, with MoDOT advising drivers to use its Traveler Information Map for real-time road updates.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
St. Louis police investigate a shooting in the Central West End where a 23-year-old was wounded outside a Schnucks grocery store; suspects fled the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe calls for a special session to address disaster relief and economic development, including tax deductions for storm victims and initiatives to retain sports teams.
A man, Russell Redmond, was fatally shot in The Ville, St. Louis. The police are investigating the incident, which occurred on May 19, with no suspects or motives yet identified.
MoDOT plans road maintenance in KC over Memorial Day weekend, affecting traffic with flagging operations in Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Pettis, and Saline counties.
St. Louis postpones real estate tax sales to October 14, 2025, due to the recent EF3 tornado, consolidating four sales into one to aid recovery efforts.
President Trump approves Missouri's disaster declaration request for federal aid following severe weather, granting individual assistance to residents in 18 counties for housing and repairs.
A St. Louis man received a seven-year prison sentence for an armed dollar store robbery where he stole $267.34 after initially presenting to buy Skittles.
MoDOT announces closures of WB I-670 in Kansas City for repaving from May 30 to June 2 and June 6 to June 9, advising drivers to expect detours and delays.
Weather & Environment in ...
St. Louis MO forecast: Mostly sunny today, high near 72, showers possible over the weekend, sticky 83% humidity; NWS issues Hazardous Weather Outlook.
Wentzville Police launch a Traffic Safety Campaign to boost road safety, focusing on speed, violations, and expired tags, with a focused enforcement day conducted on May 21.
St. Louis police are investigating death threats against the CEMA head after tornado sirens failed during a destructive storm, and the mayor has put her on leave.
A Romanian man was indicted for wire fraud after scamming Target stores across the US by manipulating transactions and obtaining cash refunds. He pleaded not guilty in St. Louis.
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