The Shrewsbury Police Department's crime report details arrests, a chase involving a wanted felon, Walmart thefts, and traffic incidents between January 5-11, 2026.

Missouri Supreme Court upholds the SAFE Act, preventing Medicaid from funding sex-change interventions and barring gender transition procedures for minors, a decision praised by AG Catherine Hanaway.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe advocated for fiscal responsibility and the elimination of the state's income tax in his 2026 State of the State Address.

St. Louis is hosting a Tornado Recovery Community Meeting and Resource Fair on January 20 at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School to assist residents affected by recent tornadoes.

LA 3017 Southbound in Jefferson Parish will face lane closures due to road maintenance on two days, potentially slowing traffic.

Ferguson Police responded to a gunfire incident, detaining multiple subjects and seizing three firearms. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is ongoing to determine possible charges.

A man in St. Louis, Robert Johnson, was sentenced to 28 years for the second-degree murder of his wife, Nancy Johnson, after her 2018 death due to domestic violence.

MoDOT will replace a culvert on Route Z in Laclede County, closing the road from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. during Jan. 12-16. Local driveways accessible, detours for through traffic.

Lt. Chris Connelly retires from Chesterfield PD after a career since 1979, with significant contributions in various roles, including founding a DARE program and organizing charity events.

Missouri approves a $814 million broadband expansion plan to improve internet access for over 200,000 locations. Governor Kehoe highlights its importance for the state's economy and connectivity.

St. Louis's Recovery Office and CDA are using Rams Settlement funds to repair 101 rental units affected by a tornado. Despite limited resources, $2.5 million aids the rehabilitation, averaging $9,590 per unit across diverse neighborhoods.

The O'Fallon Police Department reported a busy week with 874 incidents, including traffic mishaps, arrests, and a high-speed chase concluding in an arrest with a $200,000 bond.

Missouri DESE's report highlights public education progress in 2025, with improved school performance, teacher retention, and student assessment strategies. The state's historic budget supports this success with significant funding increases.