Creve Coeur announces Christmas tree pickup by Republic Services during the first week of January, requesting residents to remove decorations and, for trees over six feet, cut them in half for curbside disposal.

Lockwood Park in Webster Groves offers serenity with its diverse natural habitats, interactive features, and communal playground, encouraging visitors to enjoy and share their experiences.

Shrewsbury Police reported traffic arrests and an identity theft case, involving license issues and outstanding warrants, while also humorously cautioning about Santa.

Wentzville's Trim-a-Tree event unites the community with festive decorations, while the city maintains essential police services during holiday closures.

Missouri DHSS launched YouCanQuit.org, a website offering resources for tobacco cessation, focusing on various groups including teens, pregnant women, and providing free services like coaching and nicotine replacement therapies.

The SLMPD is investigating a Metro bus shooting in Marine Villa that critically injured a man and are seeking public assistance in finding the assailant.

Romanian national Ica Munteanu pleads guilty to defrauding retailers of $211,000 through sleight-of-hand across the U.S. She faces a maximum sentence and fines.

St. Louis police captured two men after a carjacking chase ended in a crash; two firearms were recovered. No names or specific charges were disclosed.

A firefighter fell through the floor while battling a blaze in a vacant St. Louis house but was uninjured and resumed duty. The incident highlights the rise in vacant-building fires during colder months.

A 14-year-old boy, Samuel Williams Jr., was shot and killed in St. Louis, with homicide detectives investigating and CrimeStoppers offering a reward for tips.

St. Louis Refuse Division announces changes to trash collection schedule for Christmas and New Year's, with adjustments for roll cart and recyclable collections, and a reminder of suspended yard waste pickup.

Miranda Burgess was sentenced to 39 months for mail theft, including targeting an elderly victim, and must repay $6,500 and serve time for charges of identity theft, stolen mail possession, and bank fraud.

University City is reminding residents to claim credits for unused yard waste stickers by December 31, 2025, with the Finance Department offering phone support for the process.