Conservation groups told a federal judge the Forest Service used a categorical exclusion to approve a 69‑acre timber sale in Shawnee National Forest, raising alarms about endangered bats and local springs.

A roughly 40‑member panel will study whether district mergers and other consolidation can help struggling St. Louis‑area schools, starting with north St. Louis County.

Parkway School District did not renew its contract with Chartwells, and a state WARN filing lists about 93 cafeteria workers affected by the change.

A 35-year-old man is in critical but stable condition after being shot in the head on Union Boulevard. A 27-year-old suspect was arrested and police are investigating.

After last summer’s fire, Asador Del Sur’s owners have leased 7014 Chippewa in St. Louis Hills for a new South American restaurant with expanded tasting menus and an upstairs lounge.

Missouri will waive state and local sales tax on qualifying clothing, school supplies and certain computers from Aug. 7–9. Price caps and online/layaway rules determine what counts.

Court papers say Asar Harper mule‑kicked a St. Louis County officer during an arrest, leaving her with a concussion. He’s jailed on a $150,000 cash‑only bond.

St. Louis police renewed an appeal for information in the 2021 killing of Richard Walters. Detectives say even small tips or video could help solve the cold case.

Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna, 23, died after the heavy equipment he operated rolled down an embankment at Vandenberg. A Safety Investigation Board has been launched.

The Missouri attorney general filed a quo warranto asking a judge to remove Ray County Prosecutor Camille Johnston, and a court has temporarily barred her from the office pending the case. The petition alleges undisclosed relationships with people connected to cases and other misconduct.

St. Louis homicide detectives are probing skeletal remains found near Calvary Cemetery along West Florissant; police say anyone with tips should call CrimeStoppers.

Charging papers allege a 17‑year‑old stabbed a 21‑year‑old in July 2023 and told friends he "didn't want to go to adult prison." Prosecutors charged him with second‑degree murder in St. Louis County.

A St. Peters shopper uncovered a $100,000 win on a $5 '50X' Missouri Lottery scratcher and says she'll reward the clerk who sold the ticket.