Interstate 44 near Route 50 will experience evening lane closures for road maintenance from July 21-24, affecting mainly the eastbound right lane, with at least one lane remaining open.

William L. "Bill" Clay Sr., a civil rights leader and Missouri's first Black congressman, died at 94. He co-founded the Congressional Black Caucus and was known for his labor advocacy and sponsoring the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

31-year-old Ryan Larose charged with first-degree arson in St. Louis after a house fire endangered residents and resulted in two deaths. Larose is held on a $100,000 bond.

A woman was critically injured in a shooting in Baden, St. Louis, following an argument with another woman, who was arrested along with an accomplice for harboring her.

The USDA opened a new Midwestern Food Safety Laboratory in Normandy, Missouri, aiming to enhance food safety with strict inspections and rapid outbreak responses.

A residential fire in St. Louis’ Dutchtown neighborhood claimed the lives of two women on Monday. Authorities, including homicide and Bomb and Arson units, are investigating the cause of the fatal blaze.

A 16-year-old boy was shot dead in Walnut Park East, St. Louis. The incident occurred on the morning of July 11, with police responding to reports of a shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

Missouri State Highway Patrol's 124th Recruit Class undertook a series of rigorous fitness challenges to build strength and teamwork, as reported on their social media.

Stacey Schweppe was named Employee of the Month by the Wentzville Police Department for her exceptional service and dedication, particularly during staff shortages.

Branden Leachman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in a fatal New Year's Day attack on Tyrone Venney in St. Louis, recorded on video.

St. Louis' forecast includes showers and thunderstorms with fluctuating chances throughout the week, temperatures nearing 90 degrees, and potential for gusty winds and heavy rainfall.

Jermanine Smith and Bianka North received sentences of 141 and 154 months for a string of armed carjackings in St. Louis. Their 2022 crimes involved deception, intimidation, and violence, prompting swift federal prosecution.

MoDOT delays Route 5 and U.S. Route 40 intersection upgrade to 2026 to bundle it with nearby projects for cost efficiency, bidding to open in October.