Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway warns against rising romance scams, highlighting the importance of vigilance and familial support to prevent emotional and financial exploitation.

Saint Louis County announces service reductions due to budget cuts, affecting county service hours and the closing of the West County Government Center and summer pools.

County Executive Sam Page says a West County satellite office will close and two county pools won’t open this summer. The reductions come amid a contentious budget overhaul.

MoDOT will replace navigation lights on the U.S. Route 54 bridge in the Lake of the Ozarks, causing lane and ramp closures on Feb. 18-19 during the day.

Missouri bills would force money transmitters to verify senders’ immigration status before foreign transfers, with 25% penalties and state audits. Supporters cite security; critics warn of privacy and harm.

A juvenile was taken into custody after a Monday night shooting in Belleville's Royal Heights left another juvenile hospitalized. Police say the incident appears isolated.

UMSL Chancellor Kristin Sobolik will step down in July 2026, the Post‑Dispatch reports. Her tenure included major campus projects and gains in research and fundraising.

St. Louis police renewed a public plea for tips in the 2021 killing of Dwayne Wysinger; detectives say any information could help.

St. Louis forecast: sunny with a high near 46°F and southeast winds; tonight to bring partial clouds, low about 30°F. Week starts sunny, reaching 53°F, but rain possible by Tuesday night.

Sen. Joe Nicola filed SB 1325 to let employers pay workers under 18 $12.30 an hour while the statewide minimum is $15. The bill has prompted debate between small-business advocates and workers.

Checkers & Rally's says it will expand Rally's in the St. Louis area from roughly 20 locations to about 35 while remodeling stores to a new prototype.

Cary's GLOW art installation lights up downtown with light-based exhibits until mid-March, featuring a lantern parade and various luminous art pieces.

Cary, NC schedules a prescribed burn at Hemlock Bluffs to reduce wildfire risk and enhance ecological health, with temporary trail closures during the operation.