The Saint Louis Zoo introduced a new litter of cheetah cubs to their habitat, viewable by visitors in the mornings, with names inspired by Star Wars characters.

Missouri saw a decline of 5,900 jobs in August 2025 but gained 33,900 positions year-over-year, with a constant unemployment rate of 4.1%. Despite government job losses, sectors like mining, logging, and construction added jobs.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the death of K-9 Maro due to a medical issue. Maro served for nine years and was known for his tracking, apprehension, and narcotics detection skills, as well as his affectionate nature.

The body of 18-year-old Logan Hummel, reported missing in St. Charles County, was identified after being found in the Missouri River, concluding the missing person case.

Police shot a person who drew a gun, later identified as a CO2 air pistol, in Saint Louis. The suspect died, and no officers were injured. The incident is under investigation.

Missouri allots over $14M for non-motorized transport projects under the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program to enhance cycling and pedestrian infrastructure outside urban areas.

St. Louis Police issued a Silver Advisory Alert for a missing person named Henry, last seen at S. Kingshighway and Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza. Public assistance is sought for his safe return.

Missouri's Focus on Bridges program, which aimed to improve 250 bridges, is a contender for the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards after winning regionally, with public voting impacting the outcome.

Dwight Byrd, 59, of St. Louis, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for threatening a 7-year-old child with a firearm. Byrd, a convicted felon, admitted to possessing the gun during the 2023 incident. The case, prosecuted under Project Safe Neighborhoods, followed a police search that uncovered multiple firearms and ammunition in his home.

St. Louis attorney John J. Diehl Jr. pleaded guilty to wire fraud for misusing $379,900 from a COVID-19 relief loan.

Malik Ross, currently serving a federal sentence, has been charged in the 2019 shooting death of 7-year-old Xavier Usanga in Hyde Park. He faces first-degree murder, assault, and child endangerment charges, and a trial is scheduled.

A 25-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Darion Reed, 24, following a shooting in Tower Grove South, St. Louis. Reed died from a gunshot wound to the neck. Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Walnut Park East, St. Louis. The 25-year-old victim was shot and is in stable condition; no suspects have been identified.