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.

Grandstand concert tickets for the Missouri State Fair are on sale now; general admission and carnival wristbands go on sale in July. Big-name shows are already listed for Aug. 13–23 in Sedalia.

Lawmakers approved a new Missouri Rangers program that would let districts hire state‑certified armed guards. The optional, POST‑run training plan now heads to Gov. Mike Kehoe.

Two teenagers were wounded in an apparent accidental shooting inside a north St. Louis home; police say an 18-year-old was handling the gun and detectives are investigating.

A St. Louis man accepted a plea on May 18, 2026, resolving charges in the Jan. 12, 2025 fatal stabbing of a co‑worker outside an Amazon warehouse in Berkeley.

Heavy showers and gusty south winds today; localized flash flooding is possible in spots. Expect brief downpours and travel disruption through the afternoon.

Highs near 91°F Sunday with south winds gusting near 30 mph; showers and storms likely Monday night into Tuesday.

Sheriff Gordon Ramsay says eight active blazes are burning across St. Louis County, prompting evacuations as crews battle gusty, dry conditions.

Fairmount Park in Collinsville rolled out live table games in a roughly $3M expansion, adding about 35 jobs and boosting purses for its 2026 racing season.

Prosecutors say Damonte' J. Walton stole more than $10,000 in premium meat and candy from Sam’s Club stores in south St. Louis County. Authorities linked multiple thefts using surveillance and loss‑prevention tips.

A Jennings father says he acted in self‑defense after shooting his 16‑year‑old son; prosecutors have charged him with murder and weapons offenses.