The Ferguson-Florissant School District will pay $1.75 million to settle a lawsuit by a former student who accused an ex-principal of sexual abuse. The civil settlement resolves claims that the district ignored complaints.

Missouri's new budget strips roughly $2 million from Double Up Food Bucks even as the state pushes limits on SNAP purchases of soda and candy. Advocates warn the move could stall expansion into rural communities.

A Monday afternoon blaze at a St. Charles condo complex killed a pet and left two firefighters injured as crews fought the flames.

A 65-year-old man was found stabbed and later died in north St. Louis; homicide detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Authorities charged a Dupo, Illinois man after investigators say a vehicle struck and killed Alyssa Kalbach on Highway 30 near Byrnes Mill last November.

Masked thieves hit a Frontenac luxury resale shop early Tuesday; two people were arrested after resale shops helped identify a stolen bag.

Saint Louis University suspended the Alpha Eta Rho chapter for at least a year after a reported physical hazing incident that prompted a campus timely warning.

Cloudy, cool Friday with a chance of afternoon showers. Weekend warms to the 80s with scattered storms possible.

An 80-by-100-foot building in Marshall's 3000 block of West Arrow Street caught fire Thursday evening; crews were on scene and the cause remains under investigation.

A Missouri lawmaker asked Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special session to pause the state’s 29.5¢ gas tax as pump prices top $4, raising a fight over road funding and relief.

An off-duty New Baden police officer was struck and killed late Tuesday on a rural Clinton County road. Authorities identified him as David Jordan, 59, and an investigation is underway.

Cool, clear Thursday gives way to likely rain Friday morning. Expect highs to rebound into the low 80s over the Memorial Day weekend.

St. Louis County’s police board has launched an internal search to replace Chief Kenneth Gregory. Deputy Chief Juan Cox is serving as acting chief while the board vets command‑staff candidates.