A pickup drove through the front window of Fade Focus Gallery on S. Grand early Wednesday; owner Rance John says he plans to rebuild. Police are investigating.

A person was fatally shot early Tuesday on the 1100 block of Congress Avenue in unincorporated north St. Louis County; homicide detectives are investigating.

A century‑old Fountain Park church damaged in last year’s tornado will be demolished Monday as leaders plan a new community‑focused campus. The removal clears the lot for salvage and rebuilding.

Sunny Sunday with a high near 68°F. Midweek warms into the 70s–80s, with showers and thunderstorms possible late Thursday into Friday.

Wentzville will honor Fire Captain Tommy Shine with a Friday procession; visitation and funeral details are posted by Pitman Funeral Home and Legacy.

St. Charles-based D2 Solutions bought Florida’s ProModRx and says the acquisition will expand its UltraTouch offerings — and nearly double hiring in St. Charles.

After a March 2025 fire, Gelateria Coffee Co. is rebuilding on South Grand — buying the neighboring Orpheum building and planning more seats, pastries and a bigger menu.

Severe storms and a platform migration produced a barrage of calls and texts across St. Clair County, with officials saying the duplicate warnings stem from a CodeRED-to-Everbridge switch.

Nathaniel Rod Gibson was sentenced to 170 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to grooming and sex crimes involving a 13‑year‑old, prosecutors say.

Ben Poremba’s Florentin is moving a few doors up Delmar into the former Steve’s Hot Dogs space, closing its current spot April 19 with a May 10 soft opening. New menu items and hours are expected.

Rochester‑based Taichi Bubble Tea has opened in Woods Mill Plaza, serving milk teas alongside ramen, poke and sushi burritos in a modern fast‑casual space.

A man was critically injured Tuesday night at a Goodfellow Boulevard gas station in St. Louis; police say the victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Investigators are on scene.

A $1 million 'Millionaire Riches' scratcher was sold at the QuikTrip on Page Avenue in Overland, the Missouri Lottery and FOX 2 say.