Severe winter storms challenge transportation departments in Illinois and Missouri, prompting proactive measures and warnings to avoid travel due to hazardous conditions, including snow and ice.

A 14-year-old boy in Walnut Park West was hit by a stray bullet. Police are investigating the incident where the teen was shot in the nose as he arrived home.

A person was hospitalized after a shooting near Christian Hospital in St. Louis County, with at least 66 shell casings found at the scene. No suspects have been identified.

The Ferguson community and motorcycle clubs support the children of Ashley Hogan, who died in a train accident, by fundraising and collecting donations.

Mick Campbell is appointed as the interim Director of Missouri's Department of Commerce and Insurance, starting January 1st, succeeding retiring Chlora Lindley-Myers.

MoDOT announces a lane closure on Missouri Route 125 near Strafford due to pipe replacement work scheduled for January 9, impacting traffic from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A 16-year-old was robbed at gunpoint by acquaintances in his St. Louis neighborhood, with police seeking information and CrimeStoppers offering a reward.

MoDOT starts repairs on Route ZZ in Stoddard County to improve drainage, with single-lane restrictions near Dexter, Missouri, from Dec. 30 to Jan. 17.

The NWS forecasts a cold, windy start to the New Year in St. Louis with possible rain and snow flurries, and advises dressing warmly due to low temperatures.

Police are looking for a woman involved in an assault at an O'Reilly's Auto Parts store in St. Louis, following a dispute over the store's closing time.

The article details the weather forecast for St. Louis, MO, with a focus on the immediate days and a glimpse into the weekend, noting temperatures, wind conditions, and the likelihood of rain and snow.

Officials have launched a homicide investigation into the disappearance of Britney D. Hoffman-Kelly following evidence and her husband's involvement in a fatal confrontation with police.

A man was shot in the foot during a nearby argument in the Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood of St. Louis. The SLMPD is investigating the early morning incident.