A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 60 west of Morehouse on May 9 left one dead and two hospitalized, troopers said.

An O'Fallon officer was burned while shielding a crash victim after a small explosion threw hot debris at the Bryan Road/I‑70 interchange.

A $190.6M gap in Missouri’s school formula is forcing St. Louis districts to weigh layoffs, larger classes and program cuts as budget decisions land in Jefferson City.

A St. Louis man told local TV that a pet sitter took his car and that the dog left in the sitter’s care was later found dead. Authorities have not released details.

A House‑approved literacy bill would make failing a statewide reading screener grounds for third‑grade retention, echoing reforms credited with Mississippi’s gains while teachers warn it’s premature.

Authorities say a Fenton man wheeled carts of mixers, vacuums and a Dyson out of local big‑box stores during a four‑month spree; he’s now charged with organized retail theft.

Cloudy and cool Wednesday in St. Louis with highs near 62°F. A warm weekend brings showers and thunderstorms Friday night through Sunday.

Two Black St. Louis County officers reached separate racial-discrimination settlements that total nearly $600,000, adding to a string of costly employment disputes for the county. The deals arrived as state limits and insurance rules will shape how much taxpayers ultimately pay.

A Park Hills contractor pleaded guilty to multiple felonies tied to contractor fraud and was ordered to pay $96,500 in restitution. Prosecutors say he took large upfront payments and performed little or no work.

Tornado sirens blared across St. Louis on Monday afternoon even though the National Weather Service had posted no active watches or warnings, leaving neighbors confused. City officials point people to NotifySTL and the NWS for official updates.

The B’s Family Kitchen at the Swansea Improvement Association has closed but is expected to return May 8 under new ownership, keeping the same recipes.

Three water main breaks Monday morning left parts of St. Louis County with low pressure and discolored taps as crews worked to make repairs. Officials said fixes could take several hours.

MoDOT reversed an earlier plan to remove the Compton Avenue ramp to westbound I-64, a move Midtown business owners welcomed while bridge and Brickline work proceeds.