A woman was found dead in Crystal City, and a shootout with police left the suspect hospitalized. The incident occurred near a White Castle and escalated after a vehicle chase and crash.

A man was carjacked at gunpoint in Gravois Park, St. Louis, after parking his 2025 Volkswagen Jetta; six suspects fled with his car and belongings. Police are investigating the incident.

Authorities seek help regarding a trailer theft from All American Painting Company. A white male and another suspect in a Hyundai Santa Fe are involved.

The National Weather Service provides a fair weather forecast for St. Louis, with clear skies and moderate temperatures and winds. Rain is expected Sunday night with a 70% chance of precipitation.

Missouri state parks and historic sites in St. Louis area offer a variety of winter events, including craft making, historical shopping experiences, and educational activities, with some events requiring pre-registration.

St. Peters, Missouri announces its Christmas break schedule with closures of municipal buildings on December 24-25 and altered solid waste collection following the holiday.

St. Peters announces its 35th annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held indoors at City Hall on December 6, 2024, featuring family-friendly activities, music, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Incoming St. Louis Sheriff, Alfred Montgomery, fires senior staff before taking office, signaling major changes, amid criticism from current Sheriff Vernon Betts.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Mercy have signed a new multi-year contract, ensuring that Mercy remains an in-network provider for Anthem members in Missouri.

Missouri's Board of Education is considering reducing the required GPA from 3.0 to 2.5 for teacher certification, following a study suggesting no performance difference between candidates in the 2.75-3.0 range and those above.

Missouri's Department of Agriculture has opened applications for the 2025 Missouri Agribusiness Academy designed for high school sophomores interested in agriculture.

MoDOT will conduct lane closures on I-70 and I-64 in Missouri for survey work related to the Improve I-70 Project #2, beginning the week of December 8.

A police chase in Brooklyn, Illinois, ended with a pickup truck crashing into a building in St. Louis, resulting in multiple injuries and hospitalizations.