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A helicopter made a hard landing in a wooded area near Troy Air Park; the pilot was airlifted with moderate injuries and federal investigators were notified. Crews reported a fuel spill but no trapped occupants.
A St. Louis man was arrested and charged with a first‑degree terrorist threat after allegedly calling a Meramec post office and threatening to "shoot up" the building, prompting a lockdown.
A two-vehicle crash at Old Halls Ferry Road and Netherton Drive killed one man and injured six others, including three children. County detectives are investigating.
A St. Louis pathologist completed a second autopsy in Lloyd Gilmore's in‑custody death; investigators and the coroner say final results are pending.
A shooting at a home on County Road 623 left one person dead and a woman flown to a hospital, the sheriff’s office says.
Food & Drinks in ...
A decades-old Florissant tavern announced a planned shutdown for Sunday, June 28; the owner thanked customers but gave no reason. Regulars have a short window to visit.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
City leaders approved plans to rebuild the Union–Lindell interchange and replace two bridges with a single new span. The project will add bike and pedestrian upgrades and requires lengthy closures.
A St. Louis man on supervised release was sentenced to 140 months after probation officers found child sexual abuse material and violent chat messages on devices seized from his home.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Missouri Department of Conservation will cut 106 positions and has asked 262 employees to interview as revenues flatten and benefits costs rise.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Phoenix Investors purchased the nearly 600,000‑sq‑ft HMH campus in Troy, MO; HMH remains on-site under a leaseback while Phoenix prepares the property for lease opportunities.
A St. Louis man says officers strip‑searched him on South Broadway during a 2024 traffic stop and has filed a lawsuit alleging the search was illegal.
Community & Society in ...
A St. Louis jury ordered Washington University to pay $732,000 to a former employee who said she was pushed out because of her age. The verdict raises fresh questions about employer practices on campus.
A teenager was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Jennings. Authorities say no suspects are in custody and are asking the public for tips.
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