MoDOT seeks public input on a draft list outlining $1.1 billion in unfunded high-priority transportation projects, classified into three tiers based on urgency and cost estimates. Feedback will inform updates to LRTP and SFRP.

Eldon Avenue south of Chestnut Expressway is closing for a week starting August 11 for a safety and traffic project.

One person died in a house fire on Tyrolean Ave, St. Louis. Firefighters battled the flames early Wednesday; the fire was out by 2:10 a.m. Causes are under investigation.

After 31 years, Benny Leo Olson has been identified as the "John Doe" found deceased on the Mississippi River's banks in 1994, thanks to advances in DNA testing and fingerprint analysis.

Animal control experts in St. Peters advise pet owners on preventing heatstroke by ensuring pets have shelter, water, and never leaving them in hot cars.

A Missouri man received a 30-year sentence for creating child pornography, exploiting a minor in his care. He was convicted by a federal jury and sentenced by U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk.

St. Louis faces extreme heat with the NWS issuing a warning due to temperatures and heat index values reaching up to 112 degrees, urging residents to stay hydrated and cool.

Missouri's Improve I-70 project is set for public hearings in August to discuss widening the interstate, with online commenting available until September 3. Construction starts in 2025.

Armon Simpson, 39, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals for a series of 22 burglaries across the St. Louis area, now facing 30 felony charges. He allegedly targeted first-floor apartments with unlocked sliding doors.

Five men were injured in a shootout in Tower Grove South, St. Louis. All self-transported to hospitals and were uncooperative with police. The SLMPD is investigating the incident.

Bridgeton invites residents to a public meeting on August 7th to discuss improvements for Hellebusch Park, emphasizing the importance of community input in the development process.

Deandre Johnson pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter and illegal firearm possession, receiving a 15-year sentence.

St. Louis prepares for scattered showers and thunderstorms with a chance of precipitation up to 60%, and temperatures near 87-100 degrees over the coming days. Evening storms and persistent daily occurrences expected through Monday.