A severe winter storm hit parts of Illinois and Missouri, leading to heavy snow, icy conditions, and dangerously low temperatures, with the National Weather Service issuing multiple warnings.

Missouri reports a decrease in traffic deaths and will host events to discuss road safety progress, involving MoDOT, the Highway Patrol, and safety partners, with Gov. Kehoe speaking in Jefferson City.

Two St. Louis police officers were injured Friday on the I-170/I-64 ramp; at least one person died and the ramp was closed while investigators worked the scene.

A father died after a shooting near West Florissant and Canfield Drive in Ferguson; a child in the car was unharmed. Police detained multiple people of interest as the investigation continues.

University City announced an infrastructure project by Budrovich to install a water tap near LOCAL on Delmar Apartments, affecting commutes from January 26 to February 2, 2026.

A St. Louis County Police probe into a fatal officer-involved shooting at a Maryland Heights Walgreens has been launched after a gunman was killed. No officers were injured.

Saint Charles, Missouri, launches a new Emergency Communication Alert System via CivicPlus Notify to keep residents up-to-date with urgent information.

Quentin Simms from St. Louis County was sentenced to 170 months in prison for drug and gun charges, after pleading guilty and being found with fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, cash, and illegal firearms.

A 40-year-old woman was found dead of a gunshot wound on Cook Avenue in St. Louis, with her death ruled a homicide. Police are investigating and seeking information.

Saint Louis experiences near-freezing temperatures and cloudy skies, with a gradual clearing expected and a high of 46°F. Cold conditions will continue with a future possibility of snow.

STL Recovers urges residents affected by the St. Louis tornado to clear debris by Feb. 14 and apply for the Private Property Assistance Program, emphasizing the urgency to align with FEMA's recovery schedule.

St. Louis calls for tornado-impacted property owners to apply for aid by Feb. 14, with free stabilization and debris removal provided, and emphasizes urgency due to FEMA deadlines.

Webster Groves plans a controlled burn for ecological maintenance in Lockwood and Lorraine Davis Parks, supervised by professionals and with dates dependent on weather and soil conditions. The parks will be closed during the operation.