A St. Louis woman was sentenced to 18 years after pleading guilty to first‑degree statutory rape in Boone County; court files say the victim was under 14.

A 74-year-old Marionville woman died Monday after her delivery-style Chevrolet skidded off MO-39 north of Aurora and overturned, troopers say.

A 14-year-old amateur rider from Crescent City, Fla., died Monday after an on-track incident during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin. Organizers paused the event while officials and the AMA offered condolences.

Severe storms forced organizers to cancel the America's Birthday Parade at the Gateway Arch; crowds were told to seek shelter while weather and heat warnings stayed in effect.

A 33-year-old Imperial man was booked on a felony persistent-DWI charge after deputies say he drove erratically on Highway 21; court records say prior convictions elevated the charge.

Police released a photo of a man wanted in a bear-spray assault near North 13th Street. CrimeStoppers is taking anonymous tips.

Franklin County logged 18 bat bites and exposures in June — a sudden jump that has public‑health officials urging testing and prompt medical evaluation.

Northmarq placed roughly $13.7M in bridge financing for Innerbelt Business Center in Overland, backing Fountain Real Estate Capital's plan to lift rents as leases roll.

Syberg’s Market on Market Street will close its Downtown West location on July 18 after decades serving downtown. The chain says it’s searching for a new downtown spot.

The McDonald's at 8700 Pershall Road reopened July 1 after closing last year following a fire; city officials attended the celebration and permits show new safety work.

A 35-year-old Ferguson mother was struck and killed by stray gunfire at a BP while her two children watched; police say detectives are following leads.

A late-night shooting in Dutchtown left one man dead; police are asking for tips as detectives investigate.

A woman faces charges after a hit‑and‑run killed a 67‑year‑old bicyclist on April 30 in north St. Louis County; police had located a vehicle of interest during the probe.