An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot in north St. Louis County, with police responding to the incident on Longford Drive. The child died despite emergency efforts after sustaining a gunshot wound.

Missouri officials honored fallen officers at an annual memorial service, including SLMPD Officer David Lee, who died in the line of duty. The event reflected on the sacrifices of officers and their families.

St. Louis Comptroller Donna M.C. Baringer transferred the audit of the city's towing division, revealing financial irregularities, to federal authorities for further investigation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a 20% chance of afternoon showers and a high of 61°F in St. Louis, with overcast skies continuing into the workweek with highs in the low 60s to mid-70s and varying chances of rain.

St. Charles city officials are addressing the high incidence of false alarms by emphasizing user education and preventative measures for security system management.

Otis Williams has been appointed interim president and executive director of the St. Louis Development Corporation, returning with extensive urban development experience.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe requests federal aid after severe storms, including tornadoes and floods, cause deaths and damage from March 30 to April 8.

The St. Louis area is forecasted to have a drizzly week with potential thunderstorms, especially on Saturday. The NWS suggests variable chances of rain throughout the week.

Nabori Ruhihose was convicted on child sex crimes by a St. Louis jury. His offenses spanned 2016-2022 and involved four girls. Sentencing is set for May 1, 2025.

An Illinois man pleaded guilty to attempted murder-for-hire of a Florida business associate; his meticulous plot was foiled by recordings and an FBI investigation.

The NWS issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for eastern and central Missouri and parts of Illinois, with a high chance of showers and potential severe thunderstorms.

MoDOT is starting construction of a roundabout at Route 52 and Route 5 in Versailles on May 5, with S & A Equipment & Builders, LLC hired. Despite lane closures, the area will stay open with nighttime work anticipated until mid-June.

Road closures for construction on Kearney Street near Golden and Homewood Avenues in Springfield begin May 5th, expected to cause delays until May 9th.