A Farmington man admitted in federal court that he used AI to create images of child sexual abuse and failed to register online accounts; sentencing is set for June 15.

Sunny and mild Thursday, but a Wind Advisory kicks in at 10 p.m. with gusts possible through Friday morning.

A 68-year-old man was federally indicted after prosecutors say a Vietnam veteran was robbed at gunpoint in the John J. Cochran VA hospital parking lot. He has pleaded not guilty.

The Missouri House approved a bill requiring adult websites to verify users’ ages, ban retention of ID data and give the attorney general enforcement authority.

Victor T. Iverson is accused of shooting a buyer during an arranged marijuana sale on Oct. 3, 2025; prosecutors say ballistics linked a .300 Blackout pistol to the scene.

A man was found bloodied in a vacant St. Louis County field and told investigators he was assaulted by police, prompting a county probe and fresh scrutiny of officer oversight.

Mayor Cara Spencer paused City Treasurer Adam Layne’s plan to buy and upgrade Midtown parking lots, calling the price tag “ridiculous.” The pause leaves the Olive–Compton parcel in question.

Crews will install about 1,000 free smoke alarms across St. Louis this weekend with Red Cross support, timed to the daylight-saving time change.

Police warn a phony court notice and text scam is circulating that asks for toll payments via QR codes. Officials say don’t scan or send money and advise reporting the fraud.

Dutchtown CID voted to end its Flock Safety contract and will remove eight license‑plate cameras after residents raised data‑sharing concerns. The board is seeking a refund.

The Missouri House cleared a plan to give public schools A–F letter grades, advancing the governor's push while lawmakers from both parties warned of harms. The measure now heads to the Senate.

Prosecutors declined to charge anyone in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old rapper J4 after reviewing doorbell footage; family and organizers say questions remain.

U.S. Marshals and St. Louis police searched a hotel in the 5800 block of Wilson Avenue; investigators later found a wanted man dead and another man wounded, police said.