Maryland Heights police say three people were arrested after a wave of vehicle break‑ins at Westport hotel lots on June 29; detectives recovered evidence during a search warrant.

A Missouri State Auditor report rates St. Clair County "good" overall but warns of weak tax controls and gaps in sheriff's bookkeeping.

Ameren Missouri filed to boost base electric rates; the company says the change would add about $13 to the typical monthly bill if regulators approve new rates in mid‑2027.

Sen. Eric Schmitt says Boeing's new 1.1M‑sq‑ft plant in north St. Louis County will assemble the Air Force's F‑47, promising jobs while stirring debate over tax breaks and cleanup.

The Hoffmann Family of Companies agreed to buy KMOX and five other Audacy‑owned St. Louis stations; the purchase would expand the group's local media footprint pending FCC approval.

Federal marshals arrested a Missouri woman wanted in a deadly December 2020 crash after rideshare records led investigators to a Florissant address.

A 19‑year‑old Madison man was charged after police say a 13‑year‑old was sexually abused. Authorities allege grooming, solicitation and multiple counts of aggravated abuse.

A Flood Watch is in effect for St. Louis Friday with heavy storms possible this afternoon. A sharp warm‑up brings upper‑90s heat early next week.

A man was shot and killed Thursday on the 5900 block of Goodfellow Boulevard in St. Louis' North Pointe; homicide detectives have been requested.

A 60-year-old Clark man died after his pickup and trailer submerged at a Lake Ozark boat ramp; a 66-year-old woman was treated and taken to Lake Regional. Authorities say the Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Phase II of the county jail renovation adds 45 beds and dedicated substance‑abuse and mental‑health units as officials mark near completion.

BellRing Brands said it will record about $6 million in one‑time charges as it realigns staff to chase $10–12 million in annual savings while the chief growth officer exits.

Rescue crews recovered a body from the Mississippi River near the McKinley Bridge; officials say identification and cause are pending. Investigators remain on scene.